Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives. choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- APPOSITE
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appropriate (Adjective) : suitable ; acceptable ; correct
apposite (Adjective) : very appropriate for a particular situation or in relation to something.
contrary (Adjective) : behaving badly; choosing to do and say the opposite of what is expected
bitter (Adjective) : very serious and unpleasant
misleading (Verb) : to give somebody the wrong idea or impression and make him believe
something that is not trueCorrect Option: C
appropriate (Adjective) : suitable ; acceptable ; correct
apposite (Adjective) : very appropriate for a particular situation or in relation to something.
contrary (Adjective) : behaving badly; choosing to do and say the opposite of what is expected
bitter (Adjective) : very serious and unpleasant
misleading (Verb) : to give somebody the wrong idea or impression and make him believe
something that is not true
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
- RARE
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scarce (Adjective) : there is not enough of it and it is available in small quantities
rare (Adjective) : not done, seen, happening etc, very often
common (Adjective) : happening often
usual (Adjective) : normal ; happening often
few (Adjective) : not manyCorrect Option: C
scarce (Adjective) : there is not enough of it and it is available in small quantities
rare (Adjective) : not done, seen, happening etc, very often
common (Adjective) : happening often
usual (Adjective) : normal ; happening often
few (Adjective) : not many
- HURDLE
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obstacle (Noun) : hindrance; hurdle
hurdle (Noun) : obstacle
ban (Noun) : an official rule that says that something is not allowed
hedge (Noun) : a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road
relay (Noun) : a race between teams in which each member of the team runs or swims one section of the raceCorrect Option: A
obstacle (Noun) : hindrance; hurdle
hurdle (Noun) : obstacle
ban (Noun) : an official rule that says that something is not allowed
hedge (Noun) : a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, usually along the edge of a field, garden or road
relay (Noun) : a race between teams in which each member of the team runs or swims one section of the race
- DECIMATED
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destroyed (Verb) : to damage something very badly
decimated (Verb) : to severely damage something or make something weaker
denounced (Verb) : to strongly criticize somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc.
successful (Verb) : achieving your aims or what was intended
depressed (Verb) : very sad and without hopeCorrect Option: B
destroyed (Verb) : to damage something very badly
decimated (Verb) : to severely damage something or make something weaker
denounced (Verb) : to strongly criticize somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc.
successful (Verb) : achieving your aims or what was intended
depressed (Verb) : very sad and without hope
- AUGUST
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majestic (Adjective) : impressive; splendid
august (Adjective) : impressive; making you feel respect
important (Adjective) : of great value
difficult (Adjective) : not easy
huge (Adjective) : enormous; vastCorrect Option: A
majestic (Adjective) : impressive; splendid
august (Adjective) : impressive; making you feel respect
important (Adjective) : of great value
difficult (Adjective) : not easy
huge (Adjective) : enormous; vast