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Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given

Choose the correct ‘Synonyms’ for the underlined word from the options given ( Part A )

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Question 1
Choose the correct ‘Synonym’ of the underlined word from the given options. Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife was very conservative.
A
traditional
B
ideal
C
liberal
D
formal
Question 2
“The attainment of a developed status by 2020 does not mean that we can then rest on our laurels”Laurels mean
A
failures
B
rewards
C
wealth
D
criticisms
Question 3
“To my immediate right the Nanda Pal glacier slopes down sharply —– ofcourse for the fact that ends in a cold and menacing snout with icy waters flowing below”. In the given passage the word menacing means
A
threatening
B
pacifying
C
attracting
D
repelling
Question 4
Fluttering and twittering are the admirable actions of birds. Here twittering means
A
Chirping
B
Picking
C
Dancing
D
Dropping
Question 5
The word Trauma which is originated from Greek means
A
Culminating point
B
An emotional shock
C
Soul or mind
D
Confusion or disorder
Question 6
And in his mantle muffling up his face. Here the word mantle indicates
A
Cloak
B
Clock
C
Mettle
D
Metal
Question 7
Was it perversity that I longed to talk to him? What is the meaning of the word perversity?
A
acceptable behaviour
B
good behaviour
C
unacceptable behaviour
D
bad behaviour
Question 8
Lakshmibai is the most famous Indian woman to have defied the British
A
Opposed
B
Accepted
C
Considered
D
Joined
Question 8 Explanation: 
Explanation Synonyms –> Opposed Antonyms –> Accepted
Question 9
Match the synonyms with their meanings
(a) Coarse 1. Push Roughly in a crowd
(b) Invidious 2. Unjust
(c) Exodus 3. Rough
(d) Jostle 4. Mass movement from one place
A
3 2 4 1
B
3 2 1 4
C
2 3 4 1
D
4 3 2 1
Question 10
Choose the correct (word) synonym for the underlined word from the option given : Where did this grit come from?
A
great
B
apparent
C
determination
D
obvious
Question 11
Choose the correct Synonyms for the underlined word from the options given : The man held out his battered hat for alms.
A
new
B
beaten out of shape
C
woolen cloth
D
beautiful
Question 12
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined word from the options given : Michael is bored with his daily Chores.
A
plans
B
obstacles
C
lessons
D
tasks
Question 13
What does the word ‘seclusion’ mean?
A
being together
B
being united
C
being alone
D
being partial
Question 14
Choose the best synonym from the options given for the underlined word in the sentence : Malar felt elated and decided to give her best.
A
sorrow
B
happy
C
very happy
D
very happy and excited
Question 15
The King summoned his subjects for a mass prayer. Here ‘summoned’ means
A
dictated
B
ordered
C
gathered
D
called
Question 16
Match the synonym in Column A with the relevant meaning in Column B
Column A Column B
(a) Futile L A formal religious function
(b) Perils 2. Useless
(c) Lapsed into 3. Dangers
(d) Ceremony 4. Passed gradually
A
2 1 4 3
B
1 4 2 3
C
4 1 3 2
D
2 3 4 1
Question 17
Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments. Love is not love what does impediment mean?
A
Love
B
Mind
C
Marriage
D
Obstacle
Question 18
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given. I am deeply concerned about the way
A
wounded
B
interested
C
worried
D
affected
Question 19
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given. She made herself indispensable to her institution
A
essential
B
vital
C
meagre
D
negligible
Question 20
Choose the correct synonym. We believe that as a nation and as a people we need to shed our cynicism and initiate concrete action to realise the second vision
A
stop
B
begin
C
instruct
D
install
Question 21
Match the words under Column – A with their synonyms under Column – B and select correct code :
Column A Column B
(a) profound 1. buzzing
(b) massacre 2. deep and strong
(c) humming 3. walking slowly
(d) limping 4. mass murder
A
2 4 1 3
B
3 1 4 2
C
4 1 2 3
D
3 4 1 2
Question 22
Read the passage and answer the question that follows : Failure is simply the means of finding out what will not work so that it can be eliminated in the search for what will work. The word ‘eliminated’ means
A
Included
B
Considered
C
Excluded
D
Destroyed
Question 23
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the option given below However, all her efforts became futile
A
useless
B
useful
C
effective
D
unused
Question 24
“Soon-not in thirty years but in five to ten — there will be an exodus because of the lack of water”. Find out the synonym for the underlined word from the following :
A
an end of life
B
a great famine
C
mass departure of people
D
an exciting argument
Question 25
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given : …… Seek to restore the harmony of bygone days
A
Future
B
Present
C
Olden
D
Modern
Question 26
Find out the synonym of the underlined word from the options below : You have first of all to lay by a stock of knowledge that will suffice you not sincerely for your examinations but will be helpful to you in later life.
A
be adequate
B
be inadequate
C
be insufficient
D
be helpful
Question 27
“And then he screamed fiendishly” Look for the appropriate synonym for the underlined word from the options given below:
A
falsely
B
loudly
C
wickedly
D
foolishly
Question 28
Find out the synonym for the underlined word from the options given. But he became nothing, a delightful, ineffectual young man with a perfect profile and no profession
A
useful
B
useless
C
intelligent
D
clever
Question 29
We believe that as a nation and as people we need to shed our cynicism and initiate concrete action to realise the second vision. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word.
A
stop
B
instruct
C
install
D
begin
Question 30
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew Find out the synonym for the underlined word from the options given’.
A
muscle
B
blood
C
strength
D
weakness
Question 31
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given : He made himself indispensable to his institution.
A
major
B
short
C
essential
D
negligible
Question 32
Find out the meaning of the underlined word in the following lines from Sonnet No. 116 : “Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit Impediments …….
A
Obstacles
B
Victory
C
Success
D
Happiness
Question 33
Match the following synonym from Column A with Column B and select the correct answer from the given codes
Column A Column B
(a) Logic 1. Focus
(b) Electron 2. Inability to wait
(c) Concentration 3. Reasoning
(d) Impatience 4. Particle in a cell
A
1 4 2 3
B
4 3 1 2
C
2 1 3 4
D
3 4 1 2
Question 34
Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word: Most of its inhabitants were still in the arms of sleep.
A
Habitats
B
Residents
C
Truants
D
Tyrants
Question 35
An old man was walking through the town, drawing his tattered cloak closer to shield his body from the cold and biting wind. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word :
A
required
B
ragged
C
rapid
D
rendered
Question 36
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined word in this sentence Every one has an indispensable role to play
A
short
B
essential
C
major
D
clean
Question 37
As he was ambitious, I slew him. Here slew means
A
killed
B
praised
C
encouraged
D
encouraged
Question 38
Choose the relevant meaning for the underlined word. His expression was the most piteous.
A
Joyous
B
Kind
C
Anxious
D
Pathetic
Question 39
Select the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given below. His request had been rejected as a battle seemed imminent and every officer was essential.
A
Important
B
Nearing
C
Avoidable
D
Immigrant
Question 40
This process goes on and the nation climbs steps of glory and gains higher strength. Pick out a suitable word from the extract which means “fame“.
A
strength
B
steps
C
glory
D
nation
Question 41
I shot him dead because- Because he was my foe. Give the meaning of the word ‘foe’.
A
companion
B
enemy
C
traitor
D
spy
Question 42
Find the words that are not related to the underlined word He just tugged the edges.
  1. . joined
  2. pushed
  3. pulled
  4. pasted
  5. cut
A
1, 2, 4 and 5
B
2, 3, 4 and 5
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3, 4 and 5
Question 43
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word: He leaped about in joy upon realizing his true nature.
A
walked
B
left
C
helped
D
jumped
Question 44
Match the following words given in column A with their synonyms under column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Column A Column B
(a) contempt 1. perseverance
(b) incandescent 2. frightening
(c) monstrous 3. scorn
(d) diligence 4. glowing
A
4 3 1 2
B
2 1 3 4
C
3 4 2 1
D
2 3 1 4
Question 45
Select the correct synonym for the underlined word from the given options : It is an invidious thing.
A
uncommon
B
unhealthy
C
unjust
D
important
Question 46
“The hunger and the mortal strife for bread old age and youth alike mistaught”. The word Strife means——.
A
fight
B
struggle
C
quarrel
D
riot
Question 47
On the slope opposite our camp is the fascinating summit of Mandayo, which spirals up into the blue sky like a giant corks crew. Slapped with steep cliffs on all faces, it looks every inch an insurmountable peak. The word ‘insurmountable’ means——.
A
unconquerable
B
unbelievable
C
uncomfortable
D
unimaginable
Question 48
Match the words under Column A with their synonyms under Column Band choose the correct code from the options given :
Column A Column B
(a) sturdy 1. insight
(b) intuition 2. tempt
(c) seduce 3. strange
(d) bizzarre 4. strong
A
4 1 2 3
B
4 1 3 2
C
4 2 1 3
D
1 2 3 4
Question 49
Choose the correct synonym of the word underlined Her enthusiasms were abominable
A
contemptible
B
desirable
C
preferable
D
attractive
Question 50
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given : She is known for her humane· attitude, indomitable will and fearless spirit.
A
Weak
B
Coward
C
Strong
D
Bold
Question 51
The leader craved for the power to redress the grievances df the citizens under the care. Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word from the options given below:
A
examine
B
access
C
introspect
D
remedy
Question 52
What is Euphemism?
A
In offensive word
B
In the point of monotony
C
Individual’s name
D
French word
Question 53
Match the following by understanding the meaning.
Word Meaning
(a) Xenophobia 1. Fear of water
(b) Hydrophobia 2. Fear of enclosed space
(c) Claustrophobia 3. Fear of heights
(d) Acrophobia 4. Fear of strangers
A
4 2 3 1 ‘
B
4 1 2 3
C
2 1 4 3
D
2 3 4 1
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