Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Gratify

  2. Hysteria

  3. Satisfy

  4. Comply with

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pander means to gratify or indulge someone's desires, often in a way that may be questionable. Gratify, Satisfy, and Comply with all relate to fulfilling desires or requests. Hysteria means exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, which is unrelated to gratifying desires.

Multiple choice
  1. Dismay

  2. Agitation

  3. Trepidation

  4. Hysteria

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Panic means sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety. Agitation, Trepidation, and Hysteria all refer to states of fear, anxiety, or emotional disturbance. Dismay means distress or concern caused by something unexpected - while related to negative emotions, it's more about disappointment/shock than overwhelming fear.

Multiple choice
  1. Entertaining

  2. Extensive

  3. Scenic

  4. Wide

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Entertaining' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'panorama'. Panorama means an extensive view or comprehensive survey, making 'extensive', 'scenic', and 'wide' appropriate synonyms. 'Entertaining' refers to providing amusement, which is unrelated to the meaning of panorama.

Multiple choice
  1. Flimsy

  2. Delicate

  3. Dislocate

  4. Light

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Dislocate' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'papery'. Papery means thin, delicate, or light like paper. 'Flimsy', 'delicate', and 'light' all relate to this quality, but 'dislocate' means to put out of place or disarrange, which is completely unrelated to the texture or quality of being paper-like.

Multiple choice
  1. Mushy

  2. Plow

  3. Spongy

  4. Pulpy

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Plow' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'pap'. Pap means soft, mushy, or pulpy substance/food. 'Mushy', 'spongy', and 'pulpy' all describe this soft consistency, but 'plow' is a farming implement or verb for breaking soil, completely unrelated to the concept of softness or pulpiness.

Multiple choice
  1. Unprecedented

  2. Pattern

  3. Example

  4. Standard

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Unprecedented' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'paradigm'. Paradigm means a pattern, model, example, or standard. 'Pattern', 'example', and 'standard' are all synonyms. 'Unprecedented' means never done or known before, which is unrelated to the concept of a model or pattern.

Multiple choice
  1. Palpable

  2. Fable

  3. Apologue

  4. Allegory

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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Palpable' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'parable'. Parable means a short story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. 'Fable', 'apologue', and 'allegory' are all narrative forms used to convey lessons. 'Palpable' means tangible or perceptible, completely unrelated to narrative or teaching stories.

Multiple choice
  1. Epitome

  2. Front

  3. Ideal

  4. Embodiment

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Front' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'paragon'. Paragon means a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality - an ideal or epitome. 'Epitome', 'ideal', and 'embodiment' are all synonyms. 'Front' refers to the foremost position or surface, completely unrelated to excellence or perfection.

Multiple choice
  1. Crazy

  2. Suspicious

  3. Fearful

  4. Temerity

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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Temerity' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'paranoid'. Paranoid means suspicious, fearful, or crazy (in informal usage). 'Crazy', 'suspicious', and 'fearful' are all related meanings. 'Temerity' means excessive confidence or boldness, which is essentially the opposite of being paranoid or fearful.

Multiple choice
  1. Primary

  2. Principal

  3. Inundate

  4. Prime

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Inundate' is the correct answer because it is NOT a synonym of 'paramount'. Paramount means supreme, chief, or of most importance. 'Primary', 'principal', and 'prime' all relate to being first or most important. 'Inundate' means to overwhelm or flood with something, which is unrelated to importance or hierarchy.

Multiple choice
  1. Cognoscente

  2. Embryonic

  3. Incipient

  4. Fledgling

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The word "Nascent" means just coming into existence or showing signs of future potential (synonyms: embryonic, incipient, fledgling). "Cognoscente" means a person with expert knowledge in a particular subject, which is unrelated to the concept of beginning or emerging. The other three options all correctly represent early developmental stages.