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