Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- CIRCUITOUS
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roundabout (Adjective) : not done or said using the shortest, simplest or most direct way possible
circuitous (Adjective) : long and not direct; roundabout
short (Adjective) : measuring a small distance, height, time, breadth, name, etc.
circular (Adjective/Noun) : shaped like a circle; round; moving around in a circle; document
sent to a large number of people
different (Adjective) : not the same; not likeCorrect Option: B
roundabout (Adjective) : not done or said using the shortest, simplest or most direct way possible
circuitous (Adjective) : long and not direct; roundabout
short (Adjective) : measuring a small distance, height, time, breadth, name, etc.
circular (Adjective/Noun) : shaped like a circle; round; moving around in a circle; document
sent to a large number of people
different (Adjective) : not the same; not like
- SHINES
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glitters (Verb) : to shine brightly with little flashes of light; sparkle
shines (Verb) : to produce or reflect light; to be bright; to polish to be very good at something;
glitter
glows (Verb) : to produce a dull, steady light
dazzles (Verb) : to cause someone to lose clear vision because of a strong light
blazes (Verb) : to burn brightly and stronglyCorrect Option: D
glitters (Verb) : to shine brightly with little flashes of light; sparkle
shines (Verb) : to produce or reflect light; to be bright; to polish to be very good at something;
glitter
glows (Verb) : to produce a dull, steady light
dazzles (Verb) : to cause someone to lose clear vision because of a strong light
blazes (Verb) : to burn brightly and strongly
- BOISTEROUS
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noisy (Adjective) : making a lot of noise; full of noise
boisterous (Adjective) : noisy and full of life and energy
boyish (Adjective) : looking or behaving like a boy
huge (Adjective) : enormous; vast
sound (Noun) : noiseCorrect Option: D
noisy (Adjective) : making a lot of noise; full of noise
boisterous (Adjective) : noisy and full of life and energy
boyish (Adjective) : looking or behaving like a boy
huge (Adjective) : enormous; vast
sound (Noun) : noise
- MELLOW
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genial (Adjective) : friendly and cheerful; affable
mellow (Adjective) : soft, rich and pleasant; calm, gentle and reasonable; smooth and
pleasant; relaxed, calm and happy
melodious (Adjective) : pleasant to listen to music
dramatic (Adjective) : sudden, very great and often surprising
fruity (Adjective) : smelling or tasting strongly of fruitCorrect Option: C
genial (Adjective) : friendly and cheerful; affable
mellow (Adjective) : soft, rich and pleasant; calm, gentle and reasonable; smooth and
pleasant; relaxed, calm and happy
melodious (Adjective) : pleasant to listen to music
dramatic (Adjective) : sudden, very great and often surprising
fruity (Adjective) : smelling or tasting strongly of fruit
- NEFARIOUS
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wicked (Adjective) : morally bad; evil; mischievous
nefarious (Adjective) : criminal; wicked; inmoral
docile (Adjective) : quiet and easy to control
natural (Adjective) : existing in nature; not made by man
neurotic (Adjective) : caused by or suffering from a mental illness in which in person suffers strong feelings of fear and worryCorrect Option: D
wicked (Adjective) : morally bad; evil; mischievous
nefarious (Adjective) : criminal; wicked; inmoral
docile (Adjective) : quiet and easy to control
natural (Adjective) : existing in nature; not made by man
neurotic (Adjective) : caused by or suffering from a mental illness in which in person suffers strong feelings of fear and worry