Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- EXOTIC
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strange (Adjective) : unusual or surprising
exotic (Adjective) : from or in another country, seeming exciting and unusual because it is
connected with foreign countries
alien (Adjective) : strange and frightening ; hostile
rare (Adjective) : not done, seen, happening etc. very often
grand (Adjective) : impressive and large or importantCorrect Option: B
strange (Adjective) : unusual or surprising
exotic (Adjective) : from or in another country, seeming exciting and unusual because it is
connected with foreign countries
alien (Adjective) : strange and frightening ; hostile
rare (Adjective) : not done, seen, happening etc. very often
grand (Adjective) : impressive and large or important
- PHILANTHROPIST
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benefactor (Noun) : a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organisation such as a school or charity
philanthropist (Noun) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
beneficiary (Noun) : a person who gains as result of something
matron (Noun) : a woman who works as a senior nurse in– charge in a hospital
sponsor (Noun) : God parent; a person or company that pays for a radio, television programme, a concert, a sporting event, etc. usually in return for advertisingCorrect Option: A
benefactor (Noun) : a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organisation such as a school or charity
philanthropist (Noun) : a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money
beneficiary (Noun) : a person who gains as result of something
matron (Noun) : a woman who works as a senior nurse in– charge in a hospital
sponsor (Noun) : God parent; a person or company that pays for a radio, television programme, a concert, a sporting event, etc. usually in return for advertising
- DECAMP
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flee (Verb) : to leave a place very quickly because you are afraid of possible danger
decamp (Verb) : to leave a place suddenly, often secretly
move (Verb) : to go ahead
encamp (Verb) : to set a camp to live, as if in a tent
hide (Verb) : conceal; to put or keep somebody or something in a place where he or it cannot be seen or foundCorrect Option: C
flee (Verb) : to leave a place very quickly because you are afraid of possible danger
decamp (Verb) : to leave a place suddenly, often secretly
move (Verb) : to go ahead
encamp (Verb) : to set a camp to live, as if in a tent
hide (Verb) : conceal; to put or keep somebody or something in a place where he or it cannot be seen or found
- SALIENT
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prominent (Adjective) : important; well–known
salient (Adjective) : most important; noticeable
valiant (Adjective) : very brave; courageous
variant (Noun) : the amount by which something changes or is different from something else
prudent (Adjective) : sensible and carefulCorrect Option: D
prominent (Adjective) : important; well–known
salient (Adjective) : most important; noticeable
valiant (Adjective) : very brave; courageous
variant (Noun) : the amount by which something changes or is different from something else
prudent (Adjective) : sensible and careful
- ABYSMAL
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bottomless (Adjective) : very deep; seeming to have no bottom or limit
abysmal (Adjective) : extremely bad or of a very low standard; terrible
sickening (Adjective) : making you feel disgusted or shocked
gloomy (Adjective) : nearly dark; depressing
sad (Adjective) : unhappyCorrect Option: D
bottomless (Adjective) : very deep; seeming to have no bottom or limit
abysmal (Adjective) : extremely bad or of a very low standard; terrible
sickening (Adjective) : making you feel disgusted or shocked
gloomy (Adjective) : nearly dark; depressing
sad (Adjective) : unhappy