Synonyms


  1. REVILE









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    abuse
    revile (V.) : to criticize somebody/ something in a way that shows how much you dislike them ;
    abuse.

    Correct Option: C

    abuse
    revile (V.) : to criticize somebody/ something in a way that shows how much you dislike them ;
    abuse.


  1. ENIGMA









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    riddle
    enigma (N.) : a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand; mystery; puzzle; riddle.

    Correct Option: B

    riddle
    enigma (N.) : a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand; mystery; puzzle; riddle.



Direction: In each of these questions, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the word given in CAPITALS/bold.

  1. SOOTHE









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    mollify
    soothe (V.) : placate; mollify; calm; relieve.

    Correct Option: D

    mollify
    soothe (V.) : placate; mollify; calm; relieve.


  1. MORIBUND









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    dying
    moribund (Adj.) : in a very bad condition; dying; no longer effective and about to come to an
    end completely.

    Correct Option: C

    dying
    moribund (Adj.) : in a very bad condition; dying; no longer effective and about to come to an
    end completely.



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

  1. PANACEA









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    cure-all
    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation.

    Correct Option: B

    cure-all
    panacea (N.) : something that will solve all the problems of a particular situation.