Synonyms


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

  1. Notion









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    Fact means a thing that is known or proved to be true , Truth is candour and Hypothesis means postulation .

    Correct Option: A

    The word Notion (Noun) means: belief; desire; intention; thought.


  1. Pragmatic









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    Intelligent means brilliant and Religious means believing in a religion.

    Correct Option: D

    The word Pragmatic (Adjective) means: practical, busy; realistic; solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.



Direction: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

  1. Apprise









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    Apprise means to inform someone.

    Correct Option: B

    Apprise means to inform someone.


  1. Periodic









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    Infrequent means rare , Continuous is without interruption and Occasional means irregular .

    Correct Option: D

    Periodic means happening regularly over a period of time.



  1. Gruesome









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    Sullen means morose , Exhausting means weary and Insulting means disrespectful .

    Correct Option: B

    Gruesome means disgusting and therefore option (b) is correct as 'hideous' means very usly or disgusting.