Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- 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 shockedCorrect 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.
- 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/somethingCorrect 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
- 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 happyCorrect 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
- 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 angerCorrect 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
- 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 somethingCorrect 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