Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 6

  1. CATALOGUE
  2. a. Menu  b. Record
    c. List  d. Pamphlet
    
  3. OVERSTRUNG
  4. a. Concerned b. Active
    c. Sensitive d. Energetic
    
  5. GREGARIOUS
  6. a. Sociable   b. Turbulent
    c. Pugnacious d. Clumsy
    
  7. ACCOST
  8. a. Hesitate b. Speculate
    c. Insult   d. Address
    
  9. DEFUNCT
  10. a. Active  b. Clever
    c. Alive   d. Extinct
    
  11. SAGACITY
  12. a. Morality b. Wisdom
    c. Sanity   d. Uprightness
    
  13. ANGST
  14. a. Anxiety b. Pride
    c. Modesty d. Simplicity
    
  15. KULAK
  16. a. Fortress b. Priest
    c. Insane   d. Farmer
    
  17. SALACITY
  18. a. Recession  b. Indecency
    c. Depression d. Bliss
    
  19. VULGAR
  20. a. Enthusiastic b. Wild
    c. Coarse       d. Noisy
    
  21. UMBRAGE
  22. a. Sensitive  b. Shabbiness
    c. Premature  d. Resentment
    
  23. EMULATE
  24. a. Trying to do as well b. Enable
    c. Likely to be late    d. Inspite to win
    
  25. AMNESTY
  26. a. Revolt   b. Privilege
    c. Farewell d. Pardon
    
  27. HIATUS
  28. a. Gap   b. Contempt
    c. Tight d. Narrow
    
  29. KITTY
  30. a. Romantic    b. Cheap
    c. pooled fund d. Drowsy
    
  31. FRAGMENT
  32. a. Dissection b. Cut
    c. Crumble    d. Scrap
    
  33. CADGE
  34. a. Beg    b. Hide
    c. Bicker d. Imprison
    
  35. EXORCISE
  36. a. Expel   b. Expose
    c. Explain d. Mock
    
  37. AMBITION
  38. a. Plan   b. Proclamation
    c. Desire d. Decision
    
  39. TAINT
  40. a. Soil  b. Stain
    c. Dirty d. Corrupt
    

Answers:-
1.(c) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(d) 6.(b) 7.(a) 8.(d)
9.(b) 10.(c) 11.(d) 12.(a) 13.(d) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(d)
17.(a) 18.(a) 19.(c) 20.(d)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 5

  1. LETHERGY
  2. a. Laxity    b. Impassivity
    c. Serenity  d. Listlessness
    
  3. VERATE
  4. a. Scold     b. Judge
    c. Downgrade d. Deny
    
  5. MORIBUND
  6. a. Stagnant  b. Gloomy
    c. Dying     d. Superfluous
    
  7. REBATE
  8. a. Loss         b. Refund
    c. Compensation d. Discount
    
  9. BEMOAN
  10. a. Lament   b. Soothe
    c. Denounce d. Loathe
    
  11. SPITE
  12. a. Concern  b. Admiration
    c. Malice   d. Indifference
    
  13. PROLIFIC
  14. a. Plenty   b. Competent
    c. Fertile  d. Predominant
    
  15. DEBILITATE
  16. a. Weaken   b. Attack
    c. Surmount d. Destroy
    
  17. OSTENTATIOUS
  18. a. Pretty  b. Modest
    c. Showy   d. Flagrant
    
  19. AFFABLE
  20. a. Friendly  b. Cheerful
    c. Helpful   d. Neutral
    
  21. DEFLECT
  22. a. Frustrate  b. Cheat
    c. Pervert    d. Depress
    
  23. DAWDLE
  24. a. Assess  b. Evaluate
    c. Fickle  d. Loiter
    
  25. EXORBITANT
  26. a. Odd       b. Ridiculous
    c. Excessive d. Threatening
    
  27. PIVOTAL
  28. a. Movable   b. Crucial
    c. Internal  d. Mechanical
    
  29. VULGAR
  30. a. thoughtless b. Unkind
    c. Coarse      d. Illiterate
    
  31. OBVERSE
  32. a. Bitter   b. Reverse
    c. Opposite d. Adverse
    
  33. MIRTH
  34. a. Sorrow    b. Enthusiasm
    c. Adventure d. Merriment
    
  35. TERRIFIC
  36. a. Big    b. Excellent
    c. Tragic d. Terrible
    
  37. DILIGENT
  38. a. Intelligent b. Energetic
    c. Modest      d. Industrious
    
  39. ABRIDGE
  40. a. Abort    b. Span
    c. Shorten  d. Cross
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(a) 3.(c) 4.(d) 5.(a) 6.(c) 7.(c) 8.(a) 
9.(c) 10.(a) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(c) 14.(b) 15.(c) 16.(c)
17.(d) 18.(d) 19.(d) 20.(c)

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Synonyms Practice Set - 4

  1. EAGER
  2. a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
    c. Curious  d. Devoted
    
  3. PLACID
  4. a. Clear     b. Calm
    c. Enjoyable d. Dull
    
  5. COMMEMORATE
  6. a. Boast      b. Remember
    c. Manipulate d. Harmonise
    
  7. DEIFY
  8. a. Face    b. Worship
    c. Flatter d. Challenge
    
  9. AMENITIES
  10. a. Pageantries b. Privileges
    c. Facilities  d. Courtesies
    
  11. DISPARITY
  12. a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
    c. Partiality d. Distortion
    
  13. BARBARIAN
  14. a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
    c. Uncivilized d. Unkind
    
  15. LETHAL
  16. a. Unlawful b. Deadly
    c. Sluggish d. Smooth
    
  17. SERENE
  18. a. Solemn    b. Meak
    c. Delicate  d. Calm
    
  19. GRUESOME
  20. a. Hateful  b. Painful
    c. Tragic   d. Frightful
    
  21. SECURE
  22. a. Secret b. Comfortable
    c. Safe   d. Independent
    
  23. TYRANNY
  24. a. Misrule  b. Power
    c. Madness  d. Cruelty
    
  25. OBLIGATORY
  26. a. Useful   b. Required
    c. Stubborn d. Agreeable
    
  27. CONNOISSEUR
  28. a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
    c. Delinquent d. Lover of art
    
  29. IMPETUOUS
  30. a. Violent   b. Resourceful
    c. Pleasing  d. Rash
    
  31. NEBULOUS
  32. a. Tiny           b. Vague
    c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate
    
  33. WRATH
  34. a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
    c. Anger     d. Violence
    
  35. ABANDON
  36. a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
    c. Neglect  d. Condense
    
  37. BASHFUL
  38. a. Vigilant b. Confident
    c. Shy      d. Hopeful
    
  39. GARNER
  40. a. Distribute b. Decorate
    c. Preserve   d. Collect
    



Answer:-
1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(b) 4.(b) 5.(b) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(b) 
9.(d) 10.(d) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(b) 14.(b) 15.(d) 16.(b) 
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(c) 20.(d)