Synonyms
Direction: In each question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- FICTITIOUS
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false (Adjective) : wrong; not correct or true
fictitious (Adjective) : invented by somebody rather than true
frail (Adjective) : physically weak and thin
foul (Adjective) : dirty and smelling bad
flattering (Adjective) : saying nice things about somebody; making somebody feel pleased and specialCorrect Option: A
false (Adjective) : wrong; not correct or true
fictitious (Adjective) : invented by somebody rather than true
frail (Adjective) : physically weak and thin
foul (Adjective) : dirty and smelling bad
flattering (Adjective) : saying nice things about somebody; making somebody feel pleased and special
- FRAGRANCE
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aroma (Noun) : a pleasant, noticeable smell
fragrance (Noun) : a pleasant smell; perfume
taste (Noun) : the smell that allows you to recognise different food when you put them in your
mouth
sight (Noun) : the ability to see; eyesight
touch (Noun) : the sense that allows you to be aware of things and what they are like when you feel them with your hands.Correct Option: B
aroma (Noun) : a pleasant, noticeable smell
fragrance (Noun) : a pleasant smell; perfume
taste (Noun) : the smell that allows you to recognise different food when you put them in your
mouth
sight (Noun) : the ability to see; eyesight
touch (Noun) : the sense that allows you to be aware of things and what they are like when you feel them with your hands.
- CAJOLE
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flatter (Verb) : to say nice things about somebody to please him and want him do something for you
cajole (Verb) : to make somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him
insist (Verb) : to demand or to say firmly that something is true
persuade (Verb) : to make somebody believe that something is true; convince
recommend (Verb) : to tell somebody that something is good or usefulCorrect Option: C
flatter (Verb) : to say nice things about somebody to please him and want him do something for you
cajole (Verb) : to make somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him
insist (Verb) : to demand or to say firmly that something is true
persuade (Verb) : to make somebody believe that something is true; convince
recommend (Verb) : to tell somebody that something is good or useful
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- APPEAR
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seem (Verb) : to give the impression of being or doing something; appear
appear (Verb) : seem; to give the impression of being or doing something
see (Verb) : spot; notice
allow (Verb) : to let something happen or be done
enter (Verb) : to come or go into somethingCorrect Option: C
seem (Verb) : to give the impression of being or doing something; appear
appear (Verb) : seem; to give the impression of being or doing something
see (Verb) : spot; notice
allow (Verb) : to let something happen or be done
enter (Verb) : to come or go into something
- DISCRIMINATE
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distinguish (Verb) : differentiate; to recognise the difference between people or things
discriminate (Verb) : differentiate; distinguish; to show a difference between people or
things
compare (Verb) : to examine people or things to see how they are similar or how they are different
comprehend (Verb) : to understand something fully
connect (Verb) : to be joined togetherCorrect Option: B
distinguish (Verb) : differentiate; to recognise the difference between people or things
discriminate (Verb) : differentiate; distinguish; to show a difference between people or
things
compare (Verb) : to examine people or things to see how they are similar or how they are different
comprehend (Verb) : to understand something fully
connect (Verb) : to be joined together