Synonyms


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

  1. CUPIDITY









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    greed
    cupidity (N.) : a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power etc. than a person needs;
    greed.

    Correct Option: C

    greed
    cupidity (N.) : a strong desire for more wealth, possessions, power etc. than a person needs;
    greed.


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









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    misfortune
    adversity (N.) : a difficult or unpleasant situation; unfavourable fortune or fate.

    Correct Option: D

    misfortune
    adversity (N.) : a difficult or unpleasant situation; unfavourable fortune or fate.



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

  1. RECEPTACLE









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    container
    receptacle (N.) : a container for putting something in.

    Correct Option: C

    container
    receptacle (N.) : a container for putting something in.


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









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    lazy
    lethargic (Adj.) : lack of energy or enthusiasm; affected by sluggish and apathetic; attitude;
    inert; inactive; torpid; lazy.

    Correct Option: B

    lazy
    lethargic (Adj.) : lack of energy or enthusiasm; affected by sluggish and apathetic; attitude;
    inert; inactive; torpid; lazy.



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









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    restrict
    constrain (V. ) : restrain or restrict or limit somebody/ something; to force somebody to
    do something.

    Correct Option: C

    restrict
    constrain (V. ) : restrain or restrict or limit somebody/ something; to force somebody to
    do something.