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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.
traditional | |
ideal | |
liberal | |
formal |
Question 2 |
“The attainment of a developed status by 2020 does not mean that we can then rest on our laurels”Laurels mean
failures | |
rewards | |
wealth | |
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
threatening | |
pacifying | |
attracting | |
repelling |
Question 4 |
Fluttering and twittering are the admirable actions of birds. Here twittering means
Chirping | |
Picking | |
Dancing | |
Dropping |
Question 5 |
The word Trauma which is originated from Greek means
Culminating point | |
An emotional shock | |
Soul or mind | |
Confusion or disorder |
Question 6 |
And in his mantle muffling up his face.
Here the word mantle indicates
Cloak | |
Clock | |
Mettle | |
Metal |
Question 7 |
Was it perversity that I longed to talk to him?
What is the meaning of the word perversity?
acceptable behaviour | |
good behaviour | |
unacceptable behaviour | |
bad behaviour |
Question 8 |
Lakshmibai is the most famous Indian woman to have defied the British
Opposed | |
Accepted | |
Considered | |
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 |
3 2 4 1 | |
3 2 1 4 | |
2 3 4 1 | |
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?
great | |
apparent | |
determination | |
obvious |
Question 11 |
Choose the correct Synonyms for the underlined word from the options given :
The man held out his battered hat for alms.
new | |
beaten out of shape | |
woolen cloth | |
beautiful |
Question 12 |
Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined word from the options given :
Michael is bored with his daily Chores.
plans | |
obstacles | |
lessons | |
tasks |
Question 13 |
What does the word ‘seclusion’ mean?
being together | |
being united | |
being alone | |
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.
sorrow | |
happy | |
very happy | |
very happy and excited |
Question 15 |
The King summoned his subjects for a mass prayer. Here ‘summoned’ means
dictated | |
ordered | |
gathered | |
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 |
2 1 4 3 | |
1 4 2 3 | |
4 1 3 2 | |
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?
Love | |
Mind | |
Marriage | |
Obstacle |
Question 18 |
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given.
I am deeply concerned about the way
wounded | |
interested | |
worried | |
affected |
Question 19 |
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given.
She made herself indispensable to her institution
essential | |
vital | |
meagre | |
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
stop | |
begin | |
instruct | |
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 |
2 4 1 3 | |
3 1 4 2 | |
4 1 2 3 | |
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
Included | |
Considered | |
Excluded | |
Destroyed |
Question 23 |
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the option given below
However, all her efforts became futile
useless | |
useful | |
effective | |
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 :
an end of life | |
a great famine | |
mass departure of people | |
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
Future | |
Present | |
Olden | |
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.
be adequate | |
be inadequate | |
be insufficient | |
be helpful |
Question 27 |
“And then he screamed fiendishly”
Look for the appropriate synonym for the underlined word from the options given below:
falsely | |
loudly | |
wickedly | |
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
useful | |
useless | |
intelligent | |
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.
stop | |
instruct | |
install | |
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’.
muscle | |
blood | |
strength | |
weakness |
Question 31 |
Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word from the options given :
He made himself indispensable to his institution.
major | |
short | |
essential | |
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 …….
Obstacles | |
Victory | |
Success | |
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 |
1 4 2 3 | |
4 3 1 2 | |
2 1 3 4 | |
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.
Habitats | |
Residents | |
Truants | |
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 :
required | |
ragged | |
rapid | |
rendered |
Question 36 |
Choose the correct synonyms of the underlined word in this sentence
Every one has an indispensable role to play
short | |
essential | |
major | |
clean |
Question 37 |
As he was ambitious, I slew him. Here slew means
killed | |
praised | |
encouraged | |
encouraged |
Question 38 |
Choose the relevant meaning for the underlined word.
His expression was the most piteous.
Joyous | |
Kind | |
Anxious | |
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.
Important | |
Nearing | |
Avoidable | |
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“.
strength | |
steps | |
glory | |
nation |
Question 41 |
I shot him dead because-
Because he was my foe.
Give the meaning of the word ‘foe’.
companion | |
enemy | |
traitor | |
spy |
Question 42 |
Find the words that are not related to the underlined word
He just tugged the edges.
- . joined
- pushed
- pulled
- pasted
- cut
1, 2, 4 and 5 | |
2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
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.
walked | |
left | |
helped | |
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 |
4 3 1 2 | |
2 1 3 4 | |
3 4 2 1 | |
2 3 1 4 |
Question 45 |
Select the correct synonym for the underlined word from the given options :
It is an invidious thing.
uncommon | |
unhealthy | |
unjust | |
important |
Question 46 |
“The hunger and the mortal strife for bread old age and youth alike mistaught”.
The word Strife means——.
fight | |
struggle | |
quarrel | |
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——.
unconquerable | |
unbelievable | |
uncomfortable | |
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 |
4 1 2 3 | |
4 1 3 2 | |
4 2 1 3 | |
1 2 3 4 |
Question 49 |
Choose the correct synonym of the word underlined
Her enthusiasms were abominable
contemptible | |
desirable | |
preferable | |
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.
Weak | |
Coward | |
Strong | |
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:
examine | |
access | |
introspect | |
remedy |
Question 52 |
What is Euphemism?
In offensive word | |
In the point of monotony | |
Individual’s name | |
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 |
4 2 3 1 ‘ | |
4 1 2 3 | |
2 1 4 3 | |
2 3 4 1 |
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