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Instruction: Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Q1. Amplify

(A) magnify
(B) electrify
(C) satisfy
(D) supply

Answer: magnify

Explanation: a) magnify- make (something) appear larger than it is, Amplify-increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier. (b)electrify-charge with electricity (c) satisfy meet the expectations (d) supply- provide with something needed or wanted.

Q2. Replete

(A) restful
(B) occupied
(C) full
(D) calm

Answer: full

Explanation: c) full Replete-filled or well-supplied with something. (a) restful-having a quiet and soothing quality. (b) occupied-being used by someone (d) calm- not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

Q3. Forego

(A) forget
(B) give up
(C) ban
(D) go ahead

Answer: give up

Explanation: b) give up- cease making an effort; admit defeat. Forego-refrain from. (a) forget-fail to remember. (c) ban-officially or legally prohibit (d) go ahead-proceed or be carried out.

Q4. Harass

(A) refuse
(B) bother
(C) help
(D) care

Answer: bother

Explanation: b) bother /take the trouble to do something. Harass-subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation (a) refuse-indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. (d) care-an object of concern or attention.

Q5. Massive

(A) thick
(B) strong
(C) solid
(D) huge

Answer: huge

Explanation: d) Huge -extremely large; enormous. Massive-large and heavy or solid. (a) Weak -lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy. (b) Tiny-very small. (c) Strong -having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Q6. Feign

(A) prefer
(B) prepare
(C) pester
(D) pretend

Answer: pretend

Explanation: d) pretend) -behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not. Feign- pretend to be affected by something (a) prefer) -like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose. (b) prepare-make (something) ready for use or consideration (c) pester- -trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.

Q7. Commendable

(A) praiseworthy
(B) grateful
(C) courteous
(D) satisfying

Answer: praiseworthy

Explanation: a) praiseworthy) -deserving approval and admiration. Commendable- -deserving praise. (b) grateful- -feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received. (c) courteous- -polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. (d) satisfying–giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this.

Q8. Ecstasy

(A) danger
(B) fear
(C) grief
(D) happiness

Answer: happiness

Explanation: d) happiness Ecstasy —an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement. (a) danger-the possibility of suffering harm or injury. (b) fear-an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. (c) grief-intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.

Q9. Dame

(A) man
(B) female
(C) lady
(D) girl

Answer: lady

Explanation: c) lady Dame) -an elderly or mature woman.

Q10. Affluent

(A) wealthy
(B) clever
(C) joyous
(D) strong

Answer: wealthy

Explanation: a) wealthy- Affluent (c)joyous- very happy or full of joy (d)strong- physically powerful; able to lift or carry heavy things

Q11. Awkward

(A) skillful
(B) clumsy
(C) pleasant
(D) graceful

Answer: clumsy

Explanation: b) clumsy-awkward in movement or in handling things. Awkward-causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience. a) skillful -having or showing skill. (c) pleasant-giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. (d) graceful-having or showing grace or elegance.

Q12. Accurate

(A) precise
(B) truthful
(C) condensed
(D) pacify

Answer: precise

Explanation: a) precise-exact, accurate, and careful about details Accurate-correct in all details; exact. (b) truthful-telling or expressing the truth; honest. (c) condensed-made denser or more concise (d) pacify-quell the anger, agitation, or excitement.

Q13. Immerse

(A) drown
(B) bathe
(C) shower
(D) submerge

Answer: submerge

Explanation: d) submerge-cause (something) to be under water. Immerse-(a) drown-die through submersion in and inhalation of water. (b) bathe-to wash or put part of the body in water, often for medical reasons (c) shower-an act of washing yourself by standing under a shower

Q14. Velocity

(A) flight
(B) race
(C) speed
(D) hurry

Answer: speed

Explanation: c) speed -VELOCITY Velocity- (Science term ) the speed of something in a given direction. (a) flight-a journey by air (b) race-a competition between people, animals, cars, etc. to see which is the fastest (d) hurry-to move or do something quickly because there is not much time

Q15. Radical

(A) trivial
(B) absolute
(C) minor
(D) moderate

Answer: absolute

Explanation: b) absolute-not qualified or diminished in any way; total. Radical-(here) -absolute or thorough (a) trivial- of little importance; not worth considering (c) minor-not very big, serious or important (d) moderate-neither too much nor too little of something

Q16. Excursion

(A) trekking
(B) holiday
(C) boating
(D) tour

Answer: tour

Explanation: d) tour-a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited. Excursion–a short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. (a)trekking-go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot. (b)holiday-a period of rest from work or school

Q17. Nincompoop

(A) bold
(B) innocent
(C) clever
(D) foolish

Answer: foolish

Explanation: d) foolish Nincompoop- -a foolish or stupid person. (b)innocent- -not guilty of a crime or offence.

Q18. Avoid

(A) evade
(B) face
(C) approach
(D) pursue

Answer: evade

Explanation: a) evade-escape or avoid Avoid-keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). (c)approach-come near or nearer to someone (d)pursue-follow or chase (someone or something).

Q19. Execute

(A) apply
(B) occupy
(C) variety
(D) implement

Answer: implement

Explanation: d)implement-put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect. Execute-put some action into effect. (a)apply-make a formal application or request. (b)occupy-reside or have one’s place of business in (c)variety-a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality.

Q20. Remedy

(A) bearing
(B) healing
(C) cure
(D) restore

Answer: cure

Explanation: c) cure-relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition Remedy-a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury. (a) bear-carry. (b) heal-cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again. (d) restore-bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

Q21. Fillip

(A) flip
(B) knock
(C) blow
(D) boost

Answer: boost

Explanation: d) boost-Fillip- something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. (a) flip-turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement. (b) knock-strike or thump together or against something.

Q22. Tread

(A) follow
(B) walk
(C) run
(D) climb

Answer: walk

Explanation: b) walk -to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground Tread–walk in a specified way. (a) follow–go after (someone) in order to observe or monitor them. (d) climb–to move up towards the top of something

Q23. Damsel

(A) hag
(B) maiden
(C) witch
(D) spinster

Answer: maiden

Explanation: b) maiden- -an unmarried girl or young woman. Damsel-a young unmarried woman (a) hag) -a witch. (c) witch -woman with magic powers, especially evil ones (d) spinster-an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage

Q24. Visionary

(A) creative
(B) pragmatic
(C) futuristic
(D) imaginative

Answer: futuristic

Explanation: c) futuristic) -having or involving very modern technology or design. Visionary–thinking about or planning the future with imagination (a) creative- -having good imagination or original ideas. (b) pragmatic- -dealing with things sensibly and realistically (d) imaginative -having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

Q25. Profess

(A) lead
(B) teach
(C) predict
(D) admit

Answer: admit

Explanation: d) admit-confess to be true or to be the case. Profess-(here) -affirm one’s faith in or allegiance to (c) predict- say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something

Q26. Fake

(A) false
(B) real
(C) factual
(D) genuine

Answer: false

Explanation: a) Fake- -not genuine; imitation or counterfeit. (c) factual- -fact/truth (d) genuine -truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Q27. Extricate

(A) delete
(B) intricate
(C) remove
(D) complicate

Answer: remove

Explanation: c) Extricate- -free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty. (b) intricate( -very complicated or detailed. (d) complicate–very complicated or detailed.

Q28. Substitute

(A) replace
(B) reserve
(C) displace
(D) avoid

Answer: replace

Explanation: a) replace- take the place of. Substitute -a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. (b) reserve -retain for future use. (c) displace -take over the place, position, or role. (d) avoid keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something)

Q29. Gratuitous

(A) voluntary
(B) confidential
(C) grateful
(D) unnecessary

Answer: grateful

Explanation: c) grateful-feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received. Gratuitous- done without good reason; uncalled for (a) voluntary- -done, given, or acting of one’s own free will. (b) confidential -intended to be kept secret. (d) unnecessary -not needed

Q30. Vagabond

(A) tourist
(B) pilgrim
(C) visitor
(D) tramp

Answer: tramp

Explanation: d) tramp a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar. Vagabond) a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. (a) tourist-a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure. (b) pilgrim-a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. (c) visitor -a person visiting someone or somewhere, especially socially or as a tourist.

Q31. Compliant

(A) submissive
(B) protestor
(C) obdurate
(D) resolute

Answer: submissive

Explanation: a) submissive meekly obedient or passive. Compliant -disposed to agree with others or obey rules, (b)protestor-a person who publicly demonstrates opposition to something; a demonstrator. (c)obdurate- stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action. (d) resolute -admirably purposeful, determined

Q32. Launching

(A) introducing
(B) driving
(C) running
(D) navigation

Answer: introducing

Explanation: a) introducing bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept) into use or operation for the first time Launching introduce (a new product or publication) to the public for the first time (b)driving-operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle. (d)navigation the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route.

Q33. Stimulation

(A) enthusiasm
(B) indolence
(C) provocation
(D) eagerness

Answer: provocation

Explanation: c) provocation action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. Stimulation-encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active. (a)enthusiasm -intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. (b)indolence-avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness (d)eagerness -enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.

Q34. Replaced

(A) removed
(B) moved
(C) instituted
(D) substituted

Answer: substituted

Explanation: d)substituted -use or add in place of. Replaced -take the place of. (a)removed-take (something) away or off from the position occupied. (b)moved -go in a specified direction or manner; change position. (c)instituted -introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy).

Q35. Contaminating

(A) investing
(B) polluting
(C) containing
(D) encompassing

Answer: polluting

Explanation: b) polluting contaminate (water, the air, etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances Contaminating- make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance (d) Encompass -surround and have or hold within. (c)containing- have or hold (someone or something) within

Q36. Infuse

(A) feel
(B) fill
(C) enrich
(D) apply

Answer: fill

Explanation: b) fill-cause (a space or container) to become full or almost full Infuse-fill; pervade (a) feel-be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched (c) enrich- -improve or enhance the quality or value of. (d) apply-make a formal application or request.

Q37. Persuade

(A) mislead
(B) argue
(C) dissuade
(D) convince

Answer: convince

Explanation: d) convince- -persuade (someone) to do something. Persuade- cause (someone) to believe something, especially after a sustained effort; convince. (a) mislead) cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression. (b) argue-give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, (c) dissuade -persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

Q38. Indistinguishable

(A) comparable
(B) profound
(C) reflective
(D) equivalent

Answer: equivalent

Explanation: d) equivalent–equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. Indistinguishable -not able to be identified as different or distinct. (a) comparable- -able to be likened to another; similar. (b) profound–very great or intense. (c) reflective -relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful.

Q39. Discern

(A) discriminate
(B) control
(C) regulate
(D) analyze

Answer: discriminate

Explanation: a) discriminate-recognize a distinction; differentiate. Discern -recognize or find out. (b) control -the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events. (c) regulate -control or maintain the rate or speed of (d) analyze) -examine /observe

Q40. Hardship

(A) mystery
(B) misery
(C) difficult
(D) privacy

Answer: misery

Explanation: b)misery- a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort. Hardship-severe suffering or privation. (a)mystery-something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain (c)difficult-needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand (d)privacy-a state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people

Q41. Contravene

(A) Breach
(B) Broach
(C) Flaunt
(D) Brake

Answer: Breach

Explanation: a) Breach-an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. Contravene -offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct). (b) Broach -raise (a difficult subject) for discussion. (c) Flaun -display (something) ostentatiously (d) Brake-a thing that slows or hinders a process.

Q42. Exasperating

(A) Exalting
(B) Frustrating
(C) Exhausting
(D) Saddening

Answer: Frustrating

Explanation: b) Frustrating-causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something. Exasperating-intensely irritating and frustrating. (a) Exalting -raise to a higher rank or position. (c) Exhausting -making one feel very tired; very tiring. (d) Saddening -cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy.

Q43. Lyrical

(A) Brilliant
(B) Overwhelming
(C) Prosaic
(D) Musical

Answer: Musical

Explanation: d) Musical-relating to music Lyrical- relating to the words of a popular song./ expressing the writer’s emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way. (a) Brilliant -clever or talented. (b) Overwhelming-very great in amount. (c) Prosaic -lacking imaginativeness or originality.

Q44. Memoir

(A) Diary
(B) Anecdote
(C) Story
(D) Episode

Answer: Diary

Explanation: a) Diary -a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences. Memoir -a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge. (b) Anecdote -a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person. (d) Episode-an event or a group of events occurring as part of a sequence; an incident or period considered in isolation

Q45. Enigmatic

(A) Inquisitive
(B) Resolute
(C) Purgative
(D) Mysterious

Answer: Mysterious

Explanation: d) Mysterious -Enigmatic -difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. Inquisitive having or showing an interest in learning things; curious. Resolute admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. Purgative-strongly laxative ( tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels)in effect. Mysterious difficult or impossible to understand

Q46. Requisite

(A) dominant
(B) dynamic
(C) critical
(D) obligatory

Answer: obligatory

Explanation: d)obligatory -required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory. Requisite -made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. (a)dominant -having power and influence over others. (b)dynamic -characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. (c)critical-expressing adverse or disapproving comments

Q47. Clinched

(A) bounded
(B) finalized
(C) devoted
(D) argued

Answer: finalized

Explanation: b) finalized-complete or agree on a finished and definitive version of. Clinched-confirm or settle (a) bounded-form the boundary of; enclose. (c) devoted-very loving or loyal. (d) argued-persuade someone to do or not to do (something) by giving reasons

Q48. Elusive

(A) distorted
(B) wrong
(C) intangible
(D) refined

Answer: intangible

Explanation: c) intangible–unable to be touched Elusive-difficult to find, catch, or achieve. (a) distorted- pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted. (b) wrong -not correct or true; incorrect (d) refined-developed or improved so as to be precise or subtle

Q49. Detractors

(A) devotees
(B) reviewers
(C) critics
(D) admirers

Answer: critics

Explanation: c) critics-a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something Detractors–a person who disparages someone or something. (a) devotees-a strong believer in a particular religion or god. (b) reviewers-a person who formally assesses something (d) admirers-a person who has a particular regard for someone or something.

Q50. Imminent

(A) important
(B) forthcoming
(C) immature
(D) truthful

Answer: forthcoming

Explanation: b) forthcoming-about to happen or appear. Imminent -about to happen. (a) important–of great significance or value (c) immature- -not fully developed. (d) truthful–telling or expressing the truth; honest

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