Practice Synonyms - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-1) TEMERITY
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audacity (Noun) : brave but rude and shocking behaviour
temerity (Noun) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude; audacity
verity (Noun) : truth
simplicity (Noun) : an aspect of something that is easy, natural or plain
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-2) INTERFERENCE
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obstruction
interference (Noun) : interruption.
deference (N.) : behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-3) CODDLE
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satisfy (Verb) : to make somebody feel pleased by doing or giving him what he wants
coddle (Verb) : to treat somebody with too much care and attention
huddle (Verb) : to gather closely together, because of cold or fear
protect (Verb) : to make sure that somebody or something is not harmed, injured or damaged
cheat (Verb, Noun) : deceive; betray; trick
Directions:
Choose the best "Synonym" for the word asked in the question from the below given four alternatives/options.
Q-4) BRUTAL
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savage
brutal (Adjective) : violent and cruel.
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-5) GREET
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welcome (Verb) : to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when he arrives somewhere
greet (Verb) : to say hello to somebody or to welcome him
hostile (Adjective) : very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
unsociable (Adjective) : not enjoying the company of other people
aloof (Adjective) : not friendly or interested in other people
Q-6) Ferocious
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Savage
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-7) SOLICIT
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DIRECTIONS:
In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and find the correct answer.
Q-8) Change
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DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-9) ATTENUATE
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You are familiar with the word tenuous. Attenuate also comes from the same Latin root tenuis (= thin). If you attenuate something, you make it slender or thin; you reduce it in force or value.
DIRECTIONS:
In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and find the correct answer.
Q-10) Squander
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Q-11) Acquiesce (in)
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Assent
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-12) SPECTACLE
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Mystification means ‘deliberately making mysterious, difficult to understand, Tableau means dramatic scene.
Q-13) Fortitude
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Strength
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-14) Amiable
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DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-15) Surmount
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DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-16) Reluctant
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Q-17) Perennial
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Perpetual
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-18) DEIFY
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DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:
Q-19) LOQUACIOUS
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Verbose means using or containing more words than are needed, ambiguous means having more than one meaning.
Q-20) Abandon
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Desert