Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- SUPERSTITIOUS
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irrational (Adjective) : not based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or showing or expressing a great feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected with good ; considered to be holyCorrect Option: C
irrational (Adjective) : not based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or showing or expressing a great feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected with good ; considered to be holy
- SUCCESSIVE
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consecutive (Adjective) : following continuously
successive (Adjective) : coming one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period of time
victorious (Adjective) : having won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or producing goodCorrect Option: D
consecutive (Adjective) : following continuously
successive (Adjective) : coming one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period of time
victorious (Adjective) : having won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or producing good
- RAVAGE
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demolish (Verb) : destroy completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with; destruct; to damage so badly that it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such a way that it is separated into two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ; to get rid ofCorrect Option: C
demolish (Verb) : destroy completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with; destruct; to damage so badly that it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such a way that it is separated into two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ; to get rid of
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given bold word.
- ABROGATE
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abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with; destructCorrect Option: C
abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with; destruct
Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- MENTOR
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guide (Noun) : someone who shows the way by leading or advising
mentor (Noun) : a wise and trusted guide and advisor
genius (Noun) : someone who has exceptional intellectual ability
stylist (Noun) : someone whose job is cutting and shaping people’s hair
philosopher (Noun) : someone who writes or studies about philosophyCorrect Option: A
guide (Noun) : someone who shows the way by leading or advising
mentor (Noun) : a wise and trusted guide and advisor
genius (Noun) : someone who has exceptional intellectual ability
stylist (Noun) : someone whose job is cutting and shaping people’s hair
philosopher (Noun) : someone who writes or studies about philosophy