Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- PROPINQUITY
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nearness (Noun) : closeness
propinquity (Noun) : the state of being near; proximity
propensity (Noun) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour
prosperity (Noun) : the state of being successful in making money ; affluence
foresight (Noun) : the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use it to prepare for the futureCorrect Option: C
nearness (Noun) : closeness
propinquity (Noun) : the state of being near; proximity
propensity (Noun) : a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour
prosperity (Noun) : the state of being successful in making money ; affluence
foresight (Noun) : the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use it to prepare for the future
- ARTFUL
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cunning (Adjective) : crafty; able to get what you want in a clever way
artful (Adjective) : clever at getting what you want, something by not speaking the truth; crafty
artistic (Adjective) : showing a natural skill in art
intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
attractive (Adjective) : pleasant to look ; beautifulCorrect Option: B
cunning (Adjective) : crafty; able to get what you want in a clever way
artful (Adjective) : clever at getting what you want, something by not speaking the truth; crafty
artistic (Adjective) : showing a natural skill in art
intelligent (Adjective) : good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way
attractive (Adjective) : pleasant to look ; beautiful
- FATUOUS
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silly (Adjective) : foolish; stupid
fatuous (Adjective) : stupid
fastidious (Adjective) : being careful that every detail is correct; meticulous
fantastic (Adjective) : extremely good; excellent; great; brilliant
funny (Adjective) : making you laugh; amusingCorrect Option: D
silly (Adjective) : foolish; stupid
fatuous (Adjective) : stupid
fastidious (Adjective) : being careful that every detail is correct; meticulous
fantastic (Adjective) : extremely good; excellent; great; brilliant
funny (Adjective) : making you laugh; amusing
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- FLIMSY
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weak (Adjective) : not physically strong
flimsy (Adjective) : badly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used; feeble
funny (Adjective) : making you laugh; amusing
irrational (Adjective) : not based on or not using clear logical thought; unreasonable
partisan (Adjective) : one–sided; showing too much support for one person, group or idea,
without considering it carefullyCorrect Option: C
weak (Adjective) : not physically strong
flimsy (Adjective) : badly made and not strong enough for the purpose for which it is used; feeble
funny (Adjective) : making you laugh; amusing
irrational (Adjective) : not based on or not using clear logical thought; unreasonable
partisan (Adjective) : one–sided; showing too much support for one person, group or idea,
without considering it carefully
- CODDLE
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satisfy (Verb) : to make somebody feel pleased by doing or giving him what he wants
coddle (Verb) : to treat somebody with too much care and attention
huddle (Verb) : to gather closely together, because of cold or fear
protect (Verb) : to make sure that somebody or something is not harmed, injured or damaged
cheat (Verb, Noun) : deceive; betray; trickCorrect Option: B
satisfy (Verb) : to make somebody feel pleased by doing or giving him what he wants
coddle (Verb) : to treat somebody with too much care and attention
huddle (Verb) : to gather closely together, because of cold or fear
protect (Verb) : to make sure that somebody or something is not harmed, injured or damaged
cheat (Verb, Noun) : deceive; betray; trick