Synonyms


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

  1. 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 angry

    Correct 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


  1. 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 happiness

    Correct 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



  1. 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; forbid

    Correct 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.

  1. 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 problems

    Correct 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



  1. 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 glue

    Correct 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