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Synonyms

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Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Amit’s family was in a state of EUPHORIA for weeks after hearing about his selection in the country’s top engineering college.

  1. Madness

  2. Exhilaration

  3. Despair

  4. Intoxication

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Exhilaration’ implies a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

In the party, those who are AVERSE to liquor, have a choice of soft drinks and mocktails.

  1. Sympathetic

  2. Hostile

  3. Afraid

  4. Disinclined

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Disinclined’ implies a feeling of aversion or unwillingness.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The captain’s involvement in the match-fixing scandal brought DISCREDIT to the whole nation.

  1. Reproach

  2. Praise

  3. Disgrace

  4. Ruin

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Disgrace’ is the loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

A number of depositors ALLEGE that they were swindled of their hard earned money by this man.

  1. Offer

  2. Proved

  3. Claim

  4. Contradict

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. To ‘claim’ is to state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing an evidence or proof.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

To buy this property he will need to AMASS a huge sum of money, some from his relatives too.

  1. Accumulate

  2. Store

  3. Pile

  4. Dole

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. To ‘accumulate’ something is to gather together a quantity of something.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Hats off to the garbage collectors for doing such an ODIOUS task.

  1. Pungent

  2. Repulsive

  3. Shameful

  4. Creepy

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Repulsive’ implies some task that arouses an intense distaste or disgust.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

According to this contract, the seller can go to court if the buyers RENEGE on the terms of the contract.

  1. Abstain

  2. Cancel

  3. Surrender

  4. Retract

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Retracts’ here implies to withdraw or draw back from a contract.

Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Children love to celebrate the festival of lights with great ZEAL and fervour.

  1. Enthusiasm

  2. Fierceness

  3. Mania

  4. Fanaticism

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Enthusiasm’ implies intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.