Synonyms


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

  1. EVINCE









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    show
    evince (V.) : to show clearly that you have a feeling or quality; reveal, make clear, display.

    Correct Option: B

    show
    evince (V.) : to show clearly that you have a feeling or quality; reveal, make clear, display.


  1. APATHY









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    indifference
    apathy (N.) : lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern; indifference; impassivity.

    Correct Option: B

    indifference
    apathy (N.) : lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern; indifference; impassivity.



  1. ESPIONAGE









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    spying
    espionage (N.) : the activity of secretly getting important political or military information;
    spying.
    hypnotism (N.) : the practice of putting a person into an unconscious state
    perception (N.) : becoming aware of something via the senses
    detente (N.) : the easing of tensions/strained relations (between nations)

    Correct Option: B

    spying
    espionage (N.) : the activity of secretly getting important political or military information;
    spying.
    hypnotism (N.) : the practice of putting a person into an unconscious state
    perception (N.) : becoming aware of something via the senses
    detente (N.) : the easing of tensions/strained relations (between nations)


  1. INEFFABLE









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    inexpressible
    ineffable (Adj.) : too good or beautiful to describe in words; unutterable; indescribable.
    unintelligible (Adj.) : not clearly understod/expressed
    illegible (Adj.) : not able to read (handwriting)
    inexplicable (Adj.) : incapable of being explained/accounted for
    inexpressible (Adj.) : to strong to be put into words

    Correct Option: D

    inexpressible
    ineffable (Adj.) : too good or beautiful to describe in words; unutterable; indescribable.
    unintelligible (Adj.) : not clearly understod/expressed
    illegible (Adj.) : not able to read (handwriting)
    inexplicable (Adj.) : incapable of being explained/accounted for
    inexpressible (Adj.) : to strong to be put into words



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









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    puzzled
    non plussed (Adj.) : so surprised and confused that you do not know what to do or say ;
    dumbfounded

    Correct Option: C

    puzzled
    non plussed (Adj.) : so surprised and confused that you do not know what to do or say ;
    dumbfounded