Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- 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 beliefCorrect 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
- 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 livelyCorrect 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
- 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 somethingCorrect 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.
- 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.; preserveCorrect 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
- 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 interestsCorrect 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