Synonyms


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

  1. IMPETUOUS









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    hasty (Adjective) : said, made or done very quickly, especially when this has had
    results
    impetuous (Adjective) : rash; impulsive; acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results
    impious (Adjective) : showing a lack of respect for God and religion
    impressive (Adjective) : making a strong impression; producing a strong effect
    disturbing (Adjective) : making you feel anxious and upset or shocked

    Correct Option: C

    hasty (Adjective) : said, made or done very quickly, especially when this has had
    results
    impetuous (Adjective) : rash; impulsive; acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results
    impious (Adjective) : showing a lack of respect for God and religion
    impressive (Adjective) : making a strong impression; producing a strong effect
    disturbing (Adjective) : making you feel anxious and upset or shocked


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. PRETEND









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    feign (Verb) : to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill/sick, tired, etc.
    pretend (Verb) : to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
    guess (Verb) : to find the right answer to a question without knowing all the facts
    suspect (Verb) : to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
    think (Verb ) : to have a particular idea or opinion about somebody/something

    Correct Option: D

    feign (Verb) : to pretend that you have a particular feeling or that you are ill/sick, tired, etc.
    pretend (Verb) : to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
    guess (Verb) : to find the right answer to a question without knowing all the facts
    suspect (Verb) : to have an idea that something is probably true or likely to happen, especially something bad, but without having definite proof
    think (Verb ) : to have a particular idea or opinion about somebody/something



  1. ANGUISHED









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    sorrowful (Adjective) : very sad
    anguished (Adjective) : experiencing intense/severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness
    doubtful (Adjective) : not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt
    respectful (Adjective) : showing or feeling respect
    joyful (Adjective) : very happy; causing people to be happy

    Correct Option: A

    sorrowful (Adjective) : very sad
    anguished (Adjective) : experiencing intense/severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness
    doubtful (Adjective) : not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt
    respectful (Adjective) : showing or feeling respect
    joyful (Adjective) : very happy; causing people to be happy


  1. WILY









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    cunning (Adjective) : crafty; wily
    wily (Adjective) : cunning
    wise (Adjective) : able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
    stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly
    angry (Adjective) : feeling and/ or showing anger

    Correct Option: C

    cunning (Adjective) : crafty; wily
    wily (Adjective) : cunning
    wise (Adjective) : able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
    stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly
    angry (Adjective) : feeling and/ or showing anger



  1. TEMERITY









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    audacity (Noun) : brave but rude and shocking behaviour
    temerity (Noun) : extremel confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude;
    audacity
    verity (Noun) : truth simplicity (Noun) : an aspect of something that is easy, natural
    or plain
    paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something

    Correct Option: B

    audacity (Noun) : brave but rude and shocking behaviour
    temerity (Noun) : extremel confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude;
    audacity
    verity (Noun) : truth simplicity (Noun) : an aspect of something that is easy, natural
    or plain
    paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something