Synonyms


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

  1. 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 something

    Correct 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


  1. 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; bland

    Correct Option: B

    bland (Adjective) : not having a strong/interesting taste
    insipid (Adjective) : having almost no taste/ flavour; not interesting/ exciting; dull; flavourless; bland



  1. 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;
    permeable

    Correct 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


  1. 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.`



  1. 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.