Synonyms


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

  1. ENLIVEN









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    cheer (Verb) : to show support or praise for somebody or to give him encouragement
    enliven (Verb) : to make something more intersting
    dampen (Verb) : to make something wet
    depress (Verb) : to be sad and without hope or enthusiasm
    subdue (Verb) : to bring somebody under control ; defeat

    Correct Option: B

    cheer (Verb) : to show support or praise for somebody or to give him encouragement
    enliven (Verb) : to make something more intersting
    dampen (Verb) : to make something wet
    depress (Verb) : to be sad and without hope or enthusiasm
    subdue (Verb) : to bring somebody under control ; defeat


  1. HAUGHTY









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    conceited (Adjective) : having too much pride in yourself
    haughty (Adjective) : behaving in an unfriendly way towards other people ; arrogant
    humble (Adjective) : modest; showing you do not think that you are as important as other
    people
    subservient (Adjective) : too willing to help others
    meek (Adjective) : quiet ; gentle

    Correct Option: D

    conceited (Adjective) : having too much pride in yourself
    haughty (Adjective) : behaving in an unfriendly way towards other people ; arrogant
    humble (Adjective) : modest; showing you do not think that you are as important as other
    people
    subservient (Adjective) : too willing to help others
    meek (Adjective) : quiet ; gentle



  1. DEMENTED









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    idiotic (Adjective) : very stupid; ridiculous
    demented (Adjective) : behaving in a crazy way because you are very upset or worried
    reasonable (Adjective) : fair; practical; sensible
    sensible (Adjective) : able to make judgements based on reason and experience ; practical
    lucid (Adjective) : easy to understand ; clear

    Correct Option: C

    idiotic (Adjective) : very stupid; ridiculous
    demented (Adjective) : behaving in a crazy way because you are very upset or worried
    reasonable (Adjective) : fair; practical; sensible
    sensible (Adjective) : able to make judgements based on reason and experience ; practical
    lucid (Adjective) : easy to understand ; clear


  1. ILL-BRED









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    uncouth (Adjective) : rude; socially unacceptable
    ill-bred (Adjective) : rude; badly behaved
    well-bred (Adjective) : showing good manners ; well-behaved
    courteous (Adjective) : polite
    mannerly (Adjective) : well-mannered

    Correct Option: A

    uncouth (Adjective) : rude; socially unacceptable
    ill-bred (Adjective) : rude; badly behaved
    well-bred (Adjective) : showing good manners ; well-behaved
    courteous (Adjective) : polite
    mannerly (Adjective) : well-mannered



  1. KNACK









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    dexterity (Noun) : skill in using your hands or mind
    knack (Noun) : a special skill or ability
    awkwardness (Noun) : in convenience
    clumsiness (Noun) : gracelessness; awkwardness
    disability (Noun) : the state of not being able to do something

    Correct Option: A

    dexterity (Noun) : skill in using your hands or mind
    knack (Noun) : a special skill or ability
    awkwardness (Noun) : in convenience
    clumsiness (Noun) : gracelessness; awkwardness
    disability (Noun) : the state of not being able to do something