Synonyms


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

  1. HURDLE









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    obstacle (Noun) : a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something
    hurdle (Noun) : each of a series of upright frames that a person or horse jumps over in a race; a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something
    throw (Noun) : the act of throwing something
    opposition (Noun) : the act of strongly disagreeing with somebody or something, with the aim of preventing something from happening
    suspicion (Noun) : a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof; a feeling that something is true or you
    cannot trust somebody or something

    Correct Option: C

    obstacle (Noun) : a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something
    hurdle (Noun) : each of a series of upright frames that a person or horse jumps over in a race; a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something
    throw (Noun) : the act of throwing something
    opposition (Noun) : the act of strongly disagreeing with somebody or something, with the aim of preventing something from happening
    suspicion (Noun) : a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof; a feeling that something is true or you
    cannot trust somebody or something


  1. BARBARIC









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    uncivilized (Adjective) : not behaving in a way that is acceptable according to social or moral standards.
    barbaric (Adjective) : cruel and violent and not as expected from people who are educated and respect one another; coarse; uncivilized
    premeditated (Adjective) : planned in advance
    barber’s (Noun) : a shop where men can have their hair cut
    thorny (Adjective) : causing difficulty or disagreement

    Correct Option: A

    uncivilized (Adjective) : not behaving in a way that is acceptable according to social or moral standards.
    barbaric (Adjective) : cruel and violent and not as expected from people who are educated and respect one another; coarse; uncivilized
    premeditated (Adjective) : planned in advance
    barber’s (Noun) : a shop where men can have their hair cut
    thorny (Adjective) : causing difficulty or disagreement



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. CLANDESTINE









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    secret (Adjective) : kept hidden from others; known about by only a few people
    clandestine (Adjective) : done secretly or kept secret
    family (Adjective) : connected with the family or a particular family (owned by a family; suitable for all members of the family)
    useful (Adjective) : that can help you to do or achieve what you want
    dangerous (Adjective) : likely to insure or have somebody; damaging or destroying something

    Correct Option: D

    secret (Adjective) : kept hidden from others; known about by only a few people
    clandestine (Adjective) : done secretly or kept secret
    family (Adjective) : connected with the family or a particular family (owned by a family; suitable for all members of the family)
    useful (Adjective) : that can help you to do or achieve what you want
    dangerous (Adjective) : likely to insure or have somebody; damaging or destroying something


  1. ECSTASY









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    joy (Noun) : a feeling of great happiness; delight
    ecstasy (Noun) : a feeling or state of very great happiness
    economy (Noun) : the relationship between production, trade and supply of money in a particular country or region
    eclipse (Noun) : an occasion when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that you may not see all or part of the sun for a time or when the earth passes between the moon and the sun so that you may not see all or part of the moon for a time
    extremism (Noun) : political, religious, etc. ideas or actions that are extreme and not normal, reasonable or acceptable to most people

    Correct Option: C

    joy (Noun) : a feeling of great happiness; delight
    ecstasy (Noun) : a feeling or state of very great happiness
    economy (Noun) : the relationship between production, trade and supply of money in a particular country or region
    eclipse (Noun) : an occasion when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that you may not see all or part of the sun for a time or when the earth passes between the moon and the sun so that you may not see all or part of the moon for a time
    extremism (Noun) : political, religious, etc. ideas or actions that are extreme and not normal, reasonable or acceptable to most people



  1. FETCH









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    bring (Verb) : to take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    fetch (Verb) : to go to where somebody or something is and bring him or it back
    order (Verb) : to use your position of authority to tell somebody to do something or say that something must happen
    scoop (Verb) : to move or lift something with a scoop or something like a scoop.
    take (Verb) : to carry or move something from one place to another

    Correct Option: B

    bring (Verb) : to take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    fetch (Verb) : to go to where somebody or something is and bring him or it back
    order (Verb) : to use your position of authority to tell somebody to do something or say that something must happen
    scoop (Verb) : to move or lift something with a scoop or something like a scoop.
    take (Verb) : to carry or move something from one place to another