Synonyms


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

  1. IRREVERENCE









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    disrespect (Noun) : lack of respect
    irreverence (Noun) : a disrespectful act
    cruelty (Noun) : behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others
    unkindness (Noun) : lack of sympathy
    invalidity (Noun) : the state of being unable to take care of yourself because of illness or injury

    Correct Option: A

    disrespect (Noun) : lack of respect
    irreverence (Noun) : a disrespectful act
    cruelty (Noun) : behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others
    unkindness (Noun) : lack of sympathy
    invalidity (Noun) : the state of being unable to take care of yourself because of illness or injury


  1. AMICABLE









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    friendly (Noun) : behaving in a nice and kind way you want to help
    amicable (Adjective) : done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing
    poisonous (Adjective) : the fact or state of having swallowed or absorbed poison
    satisfying (Adjective) : giving pleasure because it provides something you need or want
    heartening (Adjective) : cheerfully encouraging ; inspiring

    Correct Option: B

    friendly (Noun) : behaving in a nice and kind way you want to help
    amicable (Adjective) : done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing
    poisonous (Adjective) : the fact or state of having swallowed or absorbed poison
    satisfying (Adjective) : giving pleasure because it provides something you need or want
    heartening (Adjective) : cheerfully encouraging ; inspiring



  1. PRUDENT










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    cautious (Adjective) : showing careful thought
    prudent (Adjective) : sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions
    skilled (Adjective) : having or showing special skill
    experienced (Adjective) : having become knowledgeable/skilful from observation or participation
    criminal (Adjective) : relating to crime or its punishment

    Correct Option: C

    cautious (Adjective) : showing careful thought
    prudent (Adjective) : sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions
    skilled (Adjective) : having or showing special skill
    experienced (Adjective) : having become knowledgeable/skilful from observation or participation
    criminal (Adjective) : relating to crime or its punishment


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

  1. BECKONED









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    called (Verb) : call somebody to come towards you
    beckoned (Verb) : to give a signal to do something
    accused (Verb) : to say that something wrong has been done
    sent (Verb) : made something go by post, email, etc.
    acquitted (Verb) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime

    Correct Option: B

    called (Verb) : call somebody to come towards you
    beckoned (Verb) : to give a signal to do something
    accused (Verb) : to say that something wrong has been done
    sent (Verb) : made something go by post, email, etc.
    acquitted (Verb) : to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime



Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the right meaning of the word given in Capital Letters.

  1. ASSERTIVE









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    domineering (Adjective) : trying to control other people without considering their feelings or opinions
    assertive (Adjective) : expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence
    unassertive (Adjective) : lack of self–confidence
    timorous (Adjective) : timid or fearful by nature
    unobtrusive (Adjective) : not attracting unnecsessary attention

    Correct Option: C

    domineering (Adjective) : trying to control other people without considering their feelings or opinions
    assertive (Adjective) : expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence
    unassertive (Adjective) : lack of self–confidence
    timorous (Adjective) : timid or fearful by nature
    unobtrusive (Adjective) : not attracting unnecsessary attention