Synonyms


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

  1. PIOUS









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    religious (Adjective) : connected with religion
    pious (Adjective) : having or showing deep respect for God and religion; devoted
    sympathetic (Adjective) : kind to somebody who is hurt or sad
    afraid (Adjective) : frightened; scared; terrified
    faithful (Adjective) : loyal; staying with or supporting a particular person, organisation or belief

    Correct Option: A

    religious (Adjective) : connected with religion
    pious (Adjective) : having or showing deep respect for God and religion; devoted
    sympathetic (Adjective) : kind to somebody who is hurt or sad
    afraid (Adjective) : frightened; scared; terrified
    faithful (Adjective) : loyal; staying with or supporting a particular person, organisation or belief


  1. CEASE









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    stop (Verb) : to come to an end
    cease (Verb) : to stop happening
    begin (Verb) : to start doing something
    create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist
    dull (Verb) : to become weaker or slower or less lively

    Correct Option: B

    stop (Verb) : to come to an end
    cease (Verb) : to stop happening
    begin (Verb) : to start doing something
    create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist
    dull (Verb) : to become weaker or slower or less lively



  1. DEFER









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    postpone (Verb) : to delay until a later time; put off
    defer (Verb) : put off; to delay something until a later time
    indifferent (Adjective) : having or showing no interest
    defy (Verb) : to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, (a law, a rule etc.)
    differ (Verb) : to be different from somebody or something

    Correct Option: D

    postpone (Verb) : to delay until a later time; put off
    defer (Verb) : put off; to delay something until a later time
    indifferent (Adjective) : having or showing no interest
    defy (Verb) : to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, (a law, a rule etc.)
    differ (Verb) : to be different from somebody or something


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

  1. NURTURE









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    grow (Verb) : to increase in size, number, strength or quality; to develop
    nurture (Verb) : to care for and protect somebody or something while he/it growing or developing; foster
    encourage (Verb) : to give support, courage or hope
    maintain (Verb) : to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.; preserve

    Correct Option: B

    grow (Verb) : to increase in size, number, strength or quality; to develop
    nurture (Verb) : to care for and protect somebody or something while he/it growing or developing; foster
    encourage (Verb) : to give support, courage or hope
    maintain (Verb) : to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.; preserve



  1. CONSIDERATE









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    thoughtful (Adjective) : considerate; kind; showing that you think about and care for other people
    considerate (Adjective) : always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to
    hurt or upset others; thoughtful
    agreeable (Adjective) : pleasant and easy to like
    kind (Adjective) : caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous
    like-minded (Adjective) : having similar ideas and interests

    Correct Option: D

    thoughtful (Adjective) : considerate; kind; showing that you think about and care for other people
    considerate (Adjective) : always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to
    hurt or upset others; thoughtful
    agreeable (Adjective) : pleasant and easy to like
    kind (Adjective) : caring about others; gentle, friendly and generous
    like-minded (Adjective) : having similar ideas and interests