Monday, January 30, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 12

  1. ERROR
  2. a. Blunder    b. Misadventure
    c. Ambiguity  d. Misgiving
    
  3. EBULLIENT
  4. a. Gilted    b. Enthusiastic
    c. Luscious  d. Arrogant
    
  5. ACRID
  6. a. Dirty   b. Pungent
    c. Unripe  d. Bitter
    
  7. POW-WOW
  8. a. Gossip  b. Meeting
    c. Elite   d. Discussion
    
  9. BADGER
  10. a. Attempt  b. Convince
    c. Pester   d. Persuade
    
  11. CAUTIOUSLY
  12. a. Genuinely   b. Carefully
    c. Secretly    d. Somewhat
    
  13. TRUCULENT
  14. a. Servile     b. Trashy
    c. Ferocious   d. Juicy
    
  15. REQUITE
  16. a. Spare   b. Repay
    c. Favour  d. Punish
    
  17. SUPERNAL
  18. a. Haughty   b. Official
    c. Heavenly  d. Needless
    
  19. PLUSH
  20. a. Comforting  b. Tasty
    c. Luxurious   d. Delicious
    
  21. SPORADIC
  22. a. Genuine     b. Accidental
    c. Irregular   d. Instinctive
    
  23. LARGESSE
  24. a. Splendid  b. Liberal
    c. Bribe     d. Extravagant
    
  25. DECIMATE
  26. a. Disseminate  b. Dissipate
    c. Disfigure    d. Destroy
    
  27. BELLIGERENT
  28. a. Reasonable  b. Aggressive
    c. Generous    d. Pacifist
    
  29. BATTLE
  30. a. Check    b. Quibble
    c. Quarrel  d. Fight
    
  31. REBATE
  32. a. Commission  b. Interest
    c. Discount    d. Gift
    
  33. VERNAL
  34. a. Dirty        b. Luxuriant
    c. Spring like  d. Prone
    
  35. ESCULENT
  36. a. Edible  b. Hungry
    c. Thick   d. Lovable
    
  37. MOROSE
  38. a. Gloomy   b. Stupid
    c. Serious  d. Stern
    
  39. WHOLESOME
  40. a. Special  b. Complete
    c. Healthy  d. Handsome
    

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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 11

  1. ENTHRAL
  2. a. Persuade  b. Glorify
    c. Annoy     d. Charm
    
  3. BEWAIL
  4. a. Envy         b. Accuse
    c. Tear apart   d. Lament
    
  5. EPISTLE
  6. a. Practice  b. Sermon
    c. Note      d. Letter
    
  7. ABSOLVE
  8. a. Exonerate   b. Consume
    c. Maltreat    d. Engage
    
  9. KEN
  10. a. Knowledge  b. Trial
    c. Witness    d. Ignorance
    
  11. CONSTRUE
  12. a. Interpret  b. Scatter
    c. Confuse    d. Unite
    
  13. KIBITZ
  14. a. Evade  b. Befriend
    c. Avoid  d. Interfere
    
  15. INORDINATE
  16. a. Extraordinary   b. Inanimate
    c. Subordinate     d. Excessive
    
  17. BALMY
  18. a. Fruitful  b.Tempestuous 
    c. Soothing  d. Modest
    
  19. SIMULATE
  20. a. Presume  b. Warn
    c. Imitate  d. Take
    
  21. IMPASSE
  22. a. Stalemate    b. Impossibility
    c. Difficulty   d. Confrontation
    
  23. FIASCO
  24. a. Hope     b. Failure
    c. Success  d. Strength
    
  25. PERKY
  26. a. Pretty  b. Clean
    c. Comic   d. Buoyant
    
  27. RANT
  28. a. Treat with screen  b. Preach noisily
    c. Formalize          d. Praise inordinately
    
  29. COZEN
  30. a. Ridicule  b. Cheat
    c. Convince  d. Flatter
    
  31. SCHISM
  32. a. Split   b. Conspiracy
    c. Revolt  d. Ritualism
    
  33. DISINTER
  34. a. Bury     b. Befool
    c. Unearth  d. Disguise
    
  35. TERSE
  36. a. Local  b. Shrewd
    c. holy   d. Compact
    
  37. BRACE
  38. a. Waste   b. Support
    c. Define  d. Confine
    
  39. BAFFLE
  40. a. Insult  b. Frustrate
    c. Defame  d. Antagonish
    

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

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 10

  1. IMPASSIONED
  2. a. Ardent       b. Impressive
    c. Sympathetic  d. Irresponsible
    
  3. IMMACULATE
  4. a. Spotless  b. Dirty
    c. Shining   d. Clean
    
  5. LUGUBRIOUS
  6. a. Consolatory  b. Deceitful
    c. Sleek        d. Mournful
    
  7. DISPARAGE
  8. a. Belittle     b. Compare
    c. Discourage   d. Separate
    
  9. HEDIOUS
  10. a. Secret    b. Loathsome
    c. Disliked  d. Hidden
    
  11. PROLIFERATE
  12. a. Assist    b. Proclaim
    c. Generate  d. Support
    
  13. IMPEDE
  14. a. Hinder  b. Reverse
    c. Impose  d. Expedite
    
  15. MUNDANE
  16. a. Global      b. Worldly
    c. Luxurious   d. Spiritual
    
  17. EXTRICATE
  18. a. Pull    b. Free
    c. Tie     d. Complicate
    
  19. GRAPHIC
  20. a. Vague  b. Distinct
    c. Vivid  d. Conspicuous
    
  21. DEPRECATE
  22. a. Accept  b. Attack
    c. Praise  d. Condemn
    
  23. INTEROGATE
  24. a. To interfere  b. To question
    c. To stop       d. to enter the gate
    
  25. WRANGLE
  26. a. Competition  b. Race
    c. Dispute      d. Wrestling
    
  27. QUIP
  28. a. Comment   b. Injury
    c. Blow      d. Joke
    
  29. KNAVE
  30. a. Rogue     b. Ignorant
    c. Innocent  d. Simple
    
  31. JEOPARDY
  32. a. Enmity      b. Danger
    c. Adventure   d. Magic
    
  33. REPUNGANCE
  34. a. Approval  b. Affection
    c. Like      d. Disinclination
    
  35. PETTIFOGGING
  36. a. Lenient   b. Unimportant
    c. Stable    d. Strong
    
  37. TROTH
  38. a. Ego       b. Faithful
    c. Colorist  d. Disloyal
    
  39. PERSPICACITTY
  40. a. Bad      b. Shrewd
    c. Hazy     d. Clear
    



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