Synonyms
Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- SUPERSTITIOUS
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irrational (Adjective) : not based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or showing or expressing a great feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected with good ; considered to be holyCorrect Option: C
irrational (Adjective) : not based on clear logical thought
superstitious (Adjective) : believing in superstition – the belief that particular events happen in a way that cannot be explained by reason or science
pious (Adjective) : having or showing or expressing a great feeling for a deity
traditional (Adjective) : being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group
of people
sacred (Adjective) : connected with good ; considered to be holy
- RAVAGE
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demolish (Verb) : destroy completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with; destruct; to damage so badly that it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such a way that it is separated into two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ; to get rid ofCorrect Option: C
demolish (Verb) : destroy completely
ravage (Verb) : to destroy something badly
destroy (Verb) : to do away with; destruct; to damage so badly that it no/longer works or exists.
break (Verb) : to damage in such a way that it is separated into two or more parts
abolish (Verb) : to do away with ; to get rid of
- SUCCESSIVE
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consecutive (Adjective) : following continuously
successive (Adjective) : coming one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period of time
victorious (Adjective) : having won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or producing goodCorrect Option: D
consecutive (Adjective) : following continuously
successive (Adjective) : coming one after the other without a
break ; consecutive rapid (Adjective) : done in a brief period of time
victorious (Adjective) : having won
beneficent (Adjective) : doing or producing good
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given bold word.
- ABROGATE
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abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with; destructCorrect Option: C
abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with; destruct
- DELINEATE
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explain (Verb) : to tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand
delineate (Verb) : describe or explain in detail
expand (Verb) : become large in size, volume or quantity
portray (Verb) : represent or point a drawing or sculpture verbally
argue (Verb) : to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with himCorrect Option: C
explain (Verb) : to tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand
delineate (Verb) : describe or explain in detail
expand (Verb) : become large in size, volume or quantity
portray (Verb) : represent or point a drawing or sculpture verbally
argue (Verb) : to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with him