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.
- 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 ; defeatCorrect 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
- 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 ; gentleCorrect 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
- 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 ; clearCorrect 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
- 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-manneredCorrect 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
- 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 somethingCorrect 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