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. PLEASURE









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    happiness (Noun) : the state of being happy – feeling pleased or showing pleasure
    pleasure (Noun) : the state of being happy, satisfied or contented; enjoyment
    comfort (Noun) : the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; having a pleasant life
    privilege (Noun) : a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has; honour; favour
    support (Noun) : to help or encourage ment given to somebody or something by saying or showing that you agree with him or to it; back

    Correct Option: D

    happiness (Noun) : the state of being happy – feeling pleased or showing pleasure
    pleasure (Noun) : the state of being happy, satisfied or contented; enjoyment
    comfort (Noun) : the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; having a pleasant life
    privilege (Noun) : a special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has; honour; favour
    support (Noun) : to help or encourage ment given to somebody or something by saying or showing that you agree with him or to it; back


  1. DISSUADE









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    discourage (Verb) : to try to prevent something or somebody from doing something
    dissuade (Verb) : to persuade somebody not to do something; discourage
    encourage (Verb) : to give support, courage or hope
    worry (Verb) : to keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have
    disturb (Verb) : to interrupt somebody when they are trying to sleep, work, etc.

    Correct Option: D

    discourage (Verb) : to try to prevent something or somebody from doing something
    dissuade (Verb) : to persuade somebody not to do something; discourage
    encourage (Verb) : to give support, courage or hope
    worry (Verb) : to keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have
    disturb (Verb) : to interrupt somebody when they are trying to sleep, work, etc.



  1. ANGUISH









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    agony (Noun) : extreme physical or mental pain
    anguish (Noun) : severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness; agony
    trouble (Noun) : a problem, worry, difficulty, etc.
    conflict (Noun) : a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes
    anger (Noun) : the state of being angry

    Correct Option: D

    agony (Noun) : extreme physical or mental pain
    anguish (Noun) : severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness; agony
    trouble (Noun) : a problem, worry, difficulty, etc.
    conflict (Noun) : a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes
    anger (Noun) : the state of being angry


  1. THRIVE









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    flourish (Verb) : to develop quickly and be successful; thrive
    thrive (Verb) : to become and continue to be successful, strong, healthy, etc.; flourish
    destroy (Verb ) : to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
    raise (Verb) : to lift or move something to a higher level
    create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist

    Correct Option: B

    flourish (Verb) : to develop quickly and be successful; thrive
    thrive (Verb) : to become and continue to be successful, strong, healthy, etc.; flourish
    destroy (Verb ) : to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
    raise (Verb) : to lift or move something to a higher level
    create (Verb) : to make something happen or exist



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. CONDONE









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    overlook (Verb) : to fail to see or notice something; miss
    condone (Verb) : to accept behaviour that is morally wrong or to treat it as if it were not serious
    ignore (Verb) : to pay no attention to; disregard
    forgive (Verb) : to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy
    or upset you
    forget (Verb) : to be unable to remember something

    Correct Option: B

    overlook (Verb) : to fail to see or notice something; miss
    condone (Verb) : to accept behaviour that is morally wrong or to treat it as if it were not serious
    ignore (Verb) : to pay no attention to; disregard
    forgive (Verb) : to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy
    or upset you
    forget (Verb) : to be unable to remember something