Synonyms


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

  1. 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 future

    Correct 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


  1. 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 ; beautiful

    Correct 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



  1. 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; amusing

    Correct 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.

  1. 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 carefully

    Correct 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



  1. 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; trick

    Correct 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