Synonyms


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

  1. 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 race

    Correct 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


  1. 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 many

    Correct 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.

  1. 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 feelings

    Correct 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.

  1. 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 something

    Correct 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



  1. 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 words

    Correct 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