Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- CONVALESCE
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recover
convalesce (Verb) : to spend time getting your health and strength back after illness;
recuperate
admonish (Verb.) : to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has
done ; to strongly advise somebody to do somethingCorrect Option: C
recover
convalesce (Verb) : to spend time getting your health and strength back after illness;
recuperate
admonish (Verb.) : to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he has
done ; to strongly advise somebody to do something
- INSIPID
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bland (Adjective) : not having a strong/interesting taste
insipid (Adjective) : having almost no taste/ flavour; not interesting/ exciting; dull; flavourless; blandCorrect Option: B
bland (Adjective) : not having a strong/interesting taste
insipid (Adjective) : having almost no taste/ flavour; not interesting/ exciting; dull; flavourless; bland
- POROUS
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permeable (Adjective) : allowing a liquid/gas to pass through
porous (Adjective) : having many small holes that allow water/ air to pass through slowly;
permeableCorrect Option: B
permeable (Adjective) : allowing a liquid/gas to pass through
porous (Adjective) : having many small holes that allow water/ air to pass through slowly;
permeable
- AMICABLE
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friendly
amicable (Adjective) : done or achieved in a polite of friendly way and without arguing.`Correct Option: A
friendly
amicable (Adjective) : done or achieved in a polite of friendly way and without arguing.`
- PERUSE
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examine
peruse (Verb) : to read something especially in a careful way.Correct Option: B
examine
peruse (Verb) : to read something especially in a careful way.