Synonyms


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

  1. OSTRACIZE









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    expel (Verb) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation
    ostracize (Verb) : shun; to refuse to let somebody be a member of a social group; expel.
    evacuate (Verb) : to move people from a place of danger to a safer place
    excavate (Verb) : to make a hole, etc. in the ground by digging
    extradite (Verb) : to officially send back somebody who has been accused/found guilty of a
    crime to the country where the crime was committed

    Correct Option: C

    expel (Verb) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation
    ostracize (Verb) : shun; to refuse to let somebody be a member of a social group; expel.
    evacuate (Verb) : to move people from a place of danger to a safer place
    excavate (Verb) : to make a hole, etc. in the ground by digging
    extradite (Verb) : to officially send back somebody who has been accused/found guilty of a
    crime to the country where the crime was committed


  1. BUMPTIOUS









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    conceited (Adjective) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do
    bumptious (Adjective) : showing that you are very important; conceited
    uncouth (Adjective) : rude/socially unacceptable
    shrewd (Adjective) : showing good judgement and likely to be right

    Correct Option: B

    conceited (Adjective) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do
    bumptious (Adjective) : showing that you are very important; conceited
    uncouth (Adjective) : rude/socially unacceptable
    shrewd (Adjective) : showing good judgement and likely to be right



  1. CHARISMA









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    charm
    charisma (Noun) : the powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people.

    Correct Option: B

    charm
    charisma (Noun) : the powerful personal quality that some people have to attract and impress other people.


  1. PODIUM









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    dais
    podium (Noun) : pedestal; a small platform that person stands on while giving a speech
    etc; rostrum.

    Correct Option: D

    dais
    podium (Noun) : pedestal; a small platform that person stands on while giving a speech
    etc; rostrum.



  1. INSANE









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    mad
    insane (Adjective) : seriously, mentally ill and unable to live in normal society.

    Correct Option: C

    mad
    insane (Adjective) : seriously, mentally ill and unable to live in normal society.