Synonyms


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

  1. 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 holy

    Correct 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


  1. 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 of

    Correct 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



  1. 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 good

    Correct 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.

  1. 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; destruct

    Correct 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



  1. 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 him

    Correct 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