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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Explanation:

 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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Explanation:

 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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Explanation:

 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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Explanation:

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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Explanation:

 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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Explanation:

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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Explanation:

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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Explanation:

Assent


DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-12)   SPECTACLE

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Explanation:

Mystification means ‘deliberately making mysterious, difficult to understand, Tableau means dramatic scene.


Q-13)   Fortitude

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Explanation:

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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Explanation:

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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Explanation:

Verbose means using or containing more words than are needed, ambiguous means having more than one meaning.


Q-20)   Abandon

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Explanation:

Desert