Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, each word in capital letters is followed by four words or phrases. Choose the one which is similar in meaning to the word given in the, capital letters.
- ELAN
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Enthusiasm to do a thing, spiritual is ‘of the spirit’, inspiration is motivation.Boredom means unconcern .
Correct Option: A
Elan means vivacious, i.e., full of colour, life and enthusiasm, flair means natural ability, means inner enthusiasm to do a thing, spiritual is ‘of the spirit’, inspiration is motivation.
- DREGS
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Dregs means left over, last and useless part of something .Accoutrements means additional items needed with a dress.
Correct Option: C
Dregs means left over, last and useless part of something, debris also means the remaining ruins of a structure, accoutrements means additional items needed with a dress.
Direction: In the following Three Questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
- Predilection
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'Predilection' means a predisposition in favour of something
Correct Option: D
'Predilection' means a predisposition in favour of something; A strong liking; preference.
- Effigy
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Effigy means a representation of a person
Correct Option: A
Effigy means a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy.
- Devout
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'Devout' means deeply religious
Correct Option: D
'Devout' means deeply religious or pious.
