Synonyms


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

  1. CATASTROPHE









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    tragedy
    catastrophe (Noun) : disaster; a sudden event that causes many people to suffer.

    Correct Option: A

    tragedy
    catastrophe (Noun) : disaster; a sudden event that causes many people to suffer.


  1. SCORN









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    despise
    scorn (Verb) : dismiss; to dislike and have no respect for somebody.

    Correct Option: B

    despise
    scorn (Verb) : dismiss; to dislike and have no respect for somebody.



  1. CANTANKEROUS









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    quarrelsome
    cantankerous (Adjective) : bad tempered and always complaining.

    Correct Option: B

    quarrelsome
    cantankerous (Adjective) : bad tempered and always complaining.


  1. VOCATION









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    occupation
    vocation (Noun) : profession; a type of work you believe is especially suitable for you.

    Correct Option: C

    occupation
    vocation (Noun) : profession; a type of work you believe is especially suitable for you.



  1. HONEST









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    upright (Adjective) : behaving in a moral and honest way
    honest (Adjective) : never cheating; always telling the truth; upright
    authentic (Adjective) : true and accurate

    Correct Option: B

    upright (Adjective) : behaving in a moral and honest way
    honest (Adjective) : never cheating; always telling the truth; upright
    authentic (Adjective) : true and accurate