Synonyms


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

  1. IMPIOUS









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    irreverent (Adjective) : not showing respect to somebody/ something
    impious (Adjective) : showing a lack of respect for God and religion
    holy (Adjective) : connected with God or religion
    mischievous (Adjective) : naughty
    shrewd (Adjective) : clever at understanding and making
    judgements about a situation

    Correct Option: D

    irreverent (Adjective) : not showing respect to somebody/ something
    impious (Adjective) : showing a lack of respect for God and religion
    holy (Adjective) : connected with God or religion
    mischievous (Adjective) : naughty
    shrewd (Adjective) : clever at understanding and making
    judgements about a situation


  1. SCORN









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    condemn (Verb) : to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something
    scorn (Verb) : to feel or show that somebody/something is stupid and you do not respect him or it
    ridicule (Verb) : to make fun of somebody/something
    criticize (Verb) : to say that you disapprove of somebody/something

    Correct Option: C

    condemn (Verb) : to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something
    scorn (Verb) : to feel or show that somebody/something is stupid and you do not respect him or it
    ridicule (Verb) : to make fun of somebody/something
    criticize (Verb) : to say that you disapprove of somebody/something



  1. Concur









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    Correct Option: A

    Concur means be of the same opinion, agree

    Even the foreigners concur that India is land of great civilization.
    Most people concur that writing is not always easy


  1. Conform









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    Correct Option: C

    Conform means comply or submit

    The young generation does not believe in conforming to the old ideals

    People who do not conform to existing beliefs are the people who give impetus to new beliefs



  1. convalesce









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    Correct Option: C

    Convalesce means to recover health and strength after illness

    He was advised by doctors to go to hill station to convalesce.

    Unfortunately, he could not participate in tournament as he was convalescing from long illness