synonyms section 20 Detailed Explanation And More Example

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In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

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Questions : Debacle

(a) Decline

(b) Degeneration

(c) Downfall

(d) Discomfiture

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

The word Debacle (Noun) means :

an event or a situation that is a sudden or complete failure.

Hence, the words debacle and downfall are synonymous.

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Question : 1

Accrue

a) Accumulate

b) Suffice

c) Accommodate

d) Grow

Answer: (a)

The word Accrue (Verb) means :

to increase over a period of time; to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time.

Therefore, Accumulate is the correct nearest word. 

Question : 2

Genial

a) Specific

b) Careful

c) Unselfish

d) Cordial

Answer: (d)

The word Genial (Adjective) means :

friendly and cheerful; affable; cordial.

Question : 3

Inclement

a) Unfavourable

b) Inactive

c) Selfish

d) Active

Answer: (a)

The word Inclement (Adjective) means :

not pleasant; unfavourable; cold, wet etc.

Question : 4

Ostracise

a) Besiege

b) Beguile

c) Belittle

d) Banish

Answer: (d)

The word Ostracise (Verb) means :

to refuse to let somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun.

Hence the words banish and ostracise are synonymous.

Question : 5

Prophylactic

a) Toxic

b) Antagonistic

c) Preventive

d) Purgative

Answer: (c)

The word Prophylactic means :

the course of action used to prevent disease.

Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are synonymous.

Question : 6

Coddle

a) Huddle

b) Satisfy

c) Protect

d) Cheat

Answer: (b)

The word Coddle (Verb) means:

to treat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.

Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous

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