Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- PAUCITY
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shortage (Noun) : a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something; less than enough of something; shortage
surplus (Noun) : an amount that is extra or more than you need
excess (Noun) : more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
meanness (Noun) : the quality of being mean; unwilling to part with anything; likely to become angryCorrect Option: B
shortage (Noun) : a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something; less than enough of something; shortage
surplus (Noun) : an amount that is extra or more than you need
excess (Noun) : more than is necessary, reasonable or acceptable
meanness (Noun) : the quality of being mean; unwilling to part with anything; likely to become angry
- PACIFY
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calm down (Phrasal Verb) : to become or make somebody become calm
pacify (Verb) : to make somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet; placate; to
bring peace
satisfy (Verb) : pleasing; fulfilling
rouse (Verb) : to wake up somebody
rejoice (Verb) : to express great happinessCorrect Option: A
calm down (Phrasal Verb) : to become or make somebody become calm
pacify (Verb) : to make somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet; placate; to
bring peace
satisfy (Verb) : pleasing; fulfilling
rouse (Verb) : to wake up somebody
rejoice (Verb) : to express great happiness
- FORTIFY
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strengthen (Verb) : to become stronger; to make somebody or something stronger
fortify (Verb) : to make a place more able to resist attack; to make yourself feel stronger, braver; strengthen
create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist; to produce a particular feeling
generate (Verb) : to produce or create something
prohibit (Verb) : to stop something from being done; forbidCorrect Option: D
strengthen (Verb) : to become stronger; to make somebody or something stronger
fortify (Verb) : to make a place more able to resist attack; to make yourself feel stronger, braver; strengthen
create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist; to produce a particular feeling
generate (Verb) : to produce or create something
prohibit (Verb) : to stop something from being done; forbid
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- DISPARITY
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difference (Noun) : the way in which two people or things are not like each other
disparity (Noun) : a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment
disseminate (Verb) : to spread information, knowledge etc.
discord (Noun) : disagreement; arguing
difficulty (Noun) : a problem; a thing or situation that causes problemsCorrect Option: B
difference (Noun) : the way in which two people or things are not like each other
disparity (Noun) : a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment
disseminate (Verb) : to spread information, knowledge etc.
discord (Noun) : disagreement; arguing
difficulty (Noun) : a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
- PESTER
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annoy (Verb) : to make slightly angry; irritate; bother
pester : to annoy somebody; badger
insect (Noun) : any small creature with six legs and body divided into three parts
upset (Adjective) : Troubled or disturbed
paste (Verb) : any mixture of a soft consistency to stick using glueCorrect Option: A
annoy (Verb) : to make slightly angry; irritate; bother
pester : to annoy somebody; badger
insect (Noun) : any small creature with six legs and body divided into three parts
upset (Adjective) : Troubled or disturbed
paste (Verb) : any mixture of a soft consistency to stick using glue