Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
- 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
- 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
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- TORPID
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inactive (Adjective) : not active
torpid (Adjective) : not active; lethargic
insipid (Adjective) : having no taste or flavour; dull
stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly
sensitive (Adjective) : aware of and able to understand other people and their feelingsCorrect Option: D
inactive (Adjective) : not active
torpid (Adjective) : not active; lethargic
insipid (Adjective) : having no taste or flavour; dull
stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly
sensitive (Adjective) : aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- PROPITIATE
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appease (Verb) : to make somebody calm by praising/ pleasing him
propitiate (Verb) : to stop somebody from being angry by trying to please him
conform (Verb) : to behave and think in the same way as most other people
influence (Verb) : to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks
approach (Verb) : to speak to somebody about somethingCorrect Option: B
appease (Verb) : to make somebody calm by praising/ pleasing him
propitiate (Verb) : to stop somebody from being angry by trying to please him
conform (Verb) : to behave and think in the same way as most other people
influence (Verb) : to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks
approach (Verb) : to speak to somebody about something
- CEREMONIAL
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formal (Adjective) : being according to established forms and requirements (eg. of formal dress, speech, writing, behaviour etc.)
ceremonial (Adjective) : relating to a ceremony that includes formal and traditional actions
religious (Adjective) : relating to religion or spiritual things
official (Adjective) : relating to the job of somebody who is in a position of authority
pompous (Adjective) : showing that you think you are more important than other people, especially by using long and formal wordsCorrect Option: B
formal (Adjective) : being according to established forms and requirements (eg. of formal dress, speech, writing, behaviour etc.)
ceremonial (Adjective) : relating to a ceremony that includes formal and traditional actions
religious (Adjective) : relating to religion or spiritual things
official (Adjective) : relating to the job of somebody who is in a position of authority
pompous (Adjective) : showing that you think you are more important than other people, especially by using long and formal words