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SYNONYMS

Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word nearest in the meaning to
the given word
11. Secure
1. Eager A. Secret B. Comfortable
A. Clever B. Enthusiastic C. Safe D. Independent
C. Curious D. Devoted Answer: C
Answer: C
12. Tyranny
2. Placid A. Misrule B. Power
A. Clear B. Calm C. Madness D. Cruelty
C. Enjoyable D. Dull Answer: D
Answer: B

3. Commemorate 13. Obligatory

A. Boast B. Remember A. Useful B. Required
C. Manipulate D. Harmonise C. Stubborn D. Agreeable
Answer: B Answer: B

4. Deify 14. Connoisseur

A. Face B. Worship A. Ignorant B. Interpreter
C. Flatter D. Challenge C. Delinquent D. Lover of art
Answer: B Answer: B

5. Amenities 15. Impetuous

A. Pageantries B. Privileges A. Violent B. Resourceful
C. Facilities D. Courtesies C. Pleasing D. Rash
Answer: B Answer: D

6. Disparity 16. Nebulous

A. Injustice B. Unlikeness A. Tiny B. Vague
C. Partiality D. Distortion C. Insignificant D. Inadequate
Answer: B Answer: B

7. Barbarian 17. Wrath

A. Arrogant B. Impolite A. Jealousy B. Hatred
C. Uncivilized D. Unkind C. Anger D. Violence
Answer: C Answer: C

8. Lethal 18. Abandon

A. Unlawful B. Deadly A. Abscond B. Discontinue
C. Sluggish D. Smooth C. Neglect D. Confident
Answer: B Answer: B

9. Serene 19. Bashful

A. Solemn B. Meak A. Vigilant B. Confident
C. Delicate D. Calm C. Shy D. Hopeful
Answer: D Answer: C

10. Gruesome 20. Garner

A. Hateful B. Painful A. Distribute B. Decorate
C. Tragic D. Frightful C. Preserve D. Collect
Answer: D Answer: D

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21. Lethargy 32. Dawdle

A. Laxity B. Impassivity A. Assess B. Evaluate
C. Serenity D. Listlessness C. Fickle D. Loiter
Answer: A Answer: D

22. Verate 33. Exorbitant

A. Scold B. Judge A. Odd B. Ridiculous
C. Downgrade D. Deny C. Excessive D. Threatening
Answer: A Answer: C
23. Moribund
A. Stagnant B. Gloomy 34. Pivotal
C. Dying D. Superfluous A. Movable B. Crucial
Answer: C C. Internal D. Mechanical
Answer: B
24. Rebate
A. Loss B. Refund 35. Vulgar
C. Compensation D. Discount A. Thoughtless B. Unkind
Answer: D C. Coarse D. Illiterate
Answer: C
25. Bemoan
A. Lament B. Soothe 36. Observe
C. Denounce D. Loathe A. Bitter B. Reverse
Answer: A C. Opposite D. Adverse
Answer: C
26. Spite
A. Concern B. Admiration 37. Mirth
C. Malice D. Indifference A. Sorrow B. Enthusiasm
Answer: C C. Adventure D. Merriment
Answer: D
27. Prolific
A. Plenty B. Competent 38. Terrific
C. Fertile D. Predominant A. Big B. Excellent
Answer: C C. Tragic D. Terrible
Answer: D
28. Debilitate
A. Weaken B. Attack 39. Diligent
C. Surmount D. Destroy A. Intelligent B. Energetic
Answer: A C. Modest D. Industrious
Answer: D
29. Ostentatious
A. Pretty B. Modest 40. Abridge
C. Showy D. Flagrant A. Abort B. Span
Answer: C C. Shorten D. Cross
Answer: C
30. Affable 41. Whim
A. Friendly B. Cheerful A. Fancy B. Clumsy
C. Helpful D. Neutral C. Desire D. Strange behavior
Answer: A Answer: A

31. Deflect 42. Dissolute

A. Frustrate B. Cheat A. Distant B. Repulsive
C. Pervert D. Depress C. Honest D. Immoral
Answer: C Answer: D

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43. False 54. Esoteric

A. Defective B. Untrue A. Befitting B. Germane
C. Incorrect D. Inaccurate C. Abstruse D. Relevant
Answer: B Answer: C

44. Anathema 55. Fiendish

A. Religious chant B. Pun A. Apparent B. Cruel
C. Musical subject D. Curse C. Secure D. Exemplify
Answer: D Answer: B

45. Niggard 56. Profligate

A. Miser B. Loyal A. Modest B. Immoral
C. Divine D. Shrewd C. Upright D. Virtuous
Answer: A Answer: B

57. Oracular
46. Placate A. Lucid B. Distinct
A. Pity B. Embroil C. Cryptic D. Unambiguous
C. Appease D. Amuse Answer: C
Answer: C
58. Nauseous
47. Abnegation A. Loathsome B. Benevolent
A. Self-denial B. Self-sacrifice C. Worthy D. Considerable
C. Self-praise D. Self-criticism Answer: A
Answer: A
59. Abnegation
48. Supervene A. Denial B. Excess
A. Ensure B. Interfere C. Yielding D. Admittance
C. Displace D. Precede Answer: A
Answer: B
60. Bereft
49. Abrade A. Full B. Deprived
A. Scold B. Attach C. Happy D. Populous
C. Wear off D. Twist Answer: B
Answer: C
61. Carouse
50. Sanguine A. Grieve B. Overlook
A. Clever B. Proud C. Frolic D. Disregard
C. Hopeful D. Modest Answer: C
Answer: C
62. Multitude
51. Guzzle A. Scarcity B. Minority
A. Sip B. Imbibe C. Mass D. Radiant
C. Starve D. Release Answer: C
Answer: B
52. Hound 63. Jaded
A. Critic B. Migrate A. Restorative B. Thrilled
C. Beagle D. Variable C. Gay D. Tired
Answer: C Answer: D

53. Embargo 64. Abettor

A. Barrier B. Prescribe A. Accomplice B. Adversary
C. Comfort D. Justify C. Careless D. Indolent
Answer: A Answer: A

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65. Bombastic 75. Mouldy

A. Pompous A. Finished B. Cold
B. Impressive C. Stale D. Sour
C. Impressionistic Answer: C
D. Sensitive in the use of words
Answer: A 76. Weary
A. Exhausted B. Frustrated
66. Lucrative C. Lithe D. Emancipated
A. Promising B. Easy Answer: A
C. Comfortable D. Profitable
Answer: D 77. Forthright
A. Courteous B. Correct
67. Adequate C. Straightforward D. Tactful
A. Required B. Recommended Answer: C
C. Sufficient D. Necessary
Answer: C 78. Frailties
A. Weakness B. Oddities
68. Charisma C. Timidness D. Failures
A. Humility B. Power Answer: A
C. Magnetic appeal D. Candour
Answer: C 79. Rupture
A. Gap B. Damage
69. Salutary C. Break D. Breach
A. Advantageous B. Good Answer: C
C. Far-reaching D. Respectable
Answer: B 80. Sententious
A. Sharp B. Quick
70. Sylvan C. Insipid D. Quick
A. Silent B. Natural Answer: D
C. Wooden D. Romantic
Answer: C 81. Licentious
A. Freelance B. Criminal
71. Momentous C. Loafer-type D. Libertine
A. Transient B. Important Answer : D
C. Wrong D. Hopeless
Answer: B 82. Salutary
A. Encouraging B. Remarkable
72. Reluctant C. Beneficial D. Harmful
A. Eager B. Anxious Answer: C
C. Unwilling D. Wanting 83. Merits
Answer: C A. Demands B. Deserves
C. Suits D. Invites
73. Corroborated Answer: B
A. Condemned B. Confirmed
C. Seconded D. Disproved 84. Sententious
Answer: B A. Sharp B. Quick
C. Insipid D. Meaningful
74. Averse Answer: D
A. Convinced B. Angry
C. Opposed D. Indifferent 85. Gorgeous
Answer: C A. Great B. Fantastic
C. Silly D. Splendid
Answer: D

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86. Draught
A. Drink B. Product 94. Ousted
C. Disease D. Process A. Pushed B. Dismissed
Answer: A C. Forced D. Expelled
Answer: D
87. Deluding
A. Satisfying B. Entertaining 95. Resentment
C. Misleading D. Assuring A. Indignation B. Irritation
Answer: C C. Displeasure D. Excitement
Answer: C
88. Furore
A. Opposition B. Criticism 96. Relish
C. Uproar D. Disagreement A. Enjoy B. Like
Answer: C C. Guess D. Risk
Answer: A
89. Corollary
A. Proof B. Summary 97. Abject
C. Synopsis D. Deduction A. Wretched B. Solid
Answer: D C. Grave D. Enough
Answer: A
90. Maunder
A. Trouble B. Wander 98. Cautiously
C. Run D. Play A. Carefully B. Genuinely
Answer: B C. Secretly D. Curiously
Answer: A
91. Ephemeral
A. Transient B. Customary 99. Rear
C. Necessary D. Obvious A. Front B. Back
Answer: A C. Upper D. Different
Answer: B
92. Succumbed
A. Surrendered B. Yielded 100. Ennui
C. Fell down D. Died A. Anger B. Anxiety
Answer: B C. Weariness D. Melancholy
Answer: C
93. Conscientious
A. Obedient B. Sincere
C. Skillful D. Careful
Answer: B

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