Synonyms


  1. Select the synonym of spine









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    vertebrae
    Spine (Noun) = the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the
    back; backbone.

    Correct Option: B

    vertebrae
    Spine (Noun) = the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the
    back; backbone.


  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    GARRULOUS









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    voluble
    Garrulous (Adjective) = excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; loquacious, talkative and eloquent.
    Look at the sentence : His mother who is usually loud and garrulous was surprisingly
    quiet as a mouse this morning.

    Correct Option: D

    voluble
    Garrulous (Adjective) = excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; loquacious, talkative and eloquent.
    Look at the sentence : His mother who is usually loud and garrulous was surprisingly
    quiet as a mouse this morning.



  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    CONSTERNATION









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    dismay
    Consternation (Noun) = a feeling of anxiety or dismay; typically at something unexpected; distress; angst.
    Look at the sentence : The announcement of her retirement caused consternation
    among tennis fans.

    Correct Option: A

    dismay
    Consternation (Noun) = a feeling of anxiety or dismay; typically at something unexpected; distress; angst.
    Look at the sentence : The announcement of her retirement caused consternation
    among tennis fans.


  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    CREDULOUS









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    gullible
    Credulous (Adjective) = too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick.
    Look at the sentence : Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense.

    Correct Option: D

    gullible
    Credulous (Adjective) = too ready to believe things and therefore easy to trick.
    Look at the sentence : Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense.



  1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    INNOCUOUS









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    inoffensive
    Innocuous (Adjective) = not intended to offend or upset anyone; harmless; not harmful or
    dangerous.
    Look at the sentence : It seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.

    Correct Option: C

    inoffensive
    Innocuous (Adjective) = not intended to offend or upset anyone; harmless; not harmful or
    dangerous.
    Look at the sentence : It seemed a perfectly innocuous remark.