SYNONYMS

Saturday, May 8, 2010

In each question given, a capitalized word is followed by words. Choose the word that has most nearly the same meaning as the given capitalized word.
1.
ABNEGATE
A.
terminate
B.
contradict
C.
oppose
D.
renounce

Answer: Option D

.
ACCOUTERMENT
A.
dress
B.
uniform
C.
ornaments
D.
equipment

Answer: Option D

3.
WHOLESOME
A.
fulsome
B.
perfect
C.
healthy

D.
delectable

Answer: Option C

4.
INSTANCY
A.
urgency

B.
transistoriness
C.
expediency
D.
quickness

Answer: Option A

5.
EXORDIUM
A.
exit
B.
exodus
C.
applause
D.
introduction

Answer: Option D

6.
CANARD
A.
scheme
B.
plot
C.
forgery
D.
hoax

Answer: Option D

7. SEDULOUS
A.gullible
B.seductive
C.diligent
D.careful

Answer: Option C

8. VELITATION
A.inclination
B.controversy
C.felicitation
D.opposition

Answer: Option B

9. PRISTINE
A.immaculate
B.original
C.glorious
D.actual

Answer: Option A

Each capitalized word below is followed by four words or phrases numbered 1 to 4. Choose the word or phrase that has most nearly the same meaning as the capitalized word. Consider all the alternatives carefully before you make the choice.

1.
IMPETRATE
A.
curse
B.
entreat

C.
jeopardize
D.
confine closely
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

2.
LIMPID
A.
clear and graceful

B.
flexible
C.
crippled
D.
clinging
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

3.
NONAGE
A.
stage of immaturity

B.
ninety years
C.
particular occasion
D.
group of nine musicians
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

4.
PECULATE
A.
guess
B.
embezzle

C.
sinful
D.
comblike
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

5.
REPRISAL
A.
retritution
B.
retort

C.
representation
D.
protest
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

6.
HALE
A.
greeting
B.
wholeness
C.
compulsion
D.
strong and well

Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

For each question, select the word among the given choices which is closest in meaning to the given word.

1.
CONDESCEND :
A.
raise
B.
deign

C.
encourage
D.
lack
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

2.
DEFERENCE :
A.
gap
B.
harm
C.
regard

D.
confidence
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

3.
GLOWER :
A.
brighten
B.
fascinate
C.
scowl

D.
reduce
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

4.
PROBITY :
A.
discovery
B.
search
C.
expedition
D.
integrity

Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

5.
MELLOW :
A.
soften

B.
darkness
C.
numerous
D.
grind
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

6.
PERNICIOUS :
A.
productive
B.
conscious
C.
destructive

D.
wild
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

Each question has a phrase or statement followed by four choices of words. Select the word which is closest in meaning to the given phrase or statement.

1.
General act of forgiveness on a national occasion
A.
benediction
B.
emancipation
C.
investiture
D.
amnesty

Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

2.
A massive moving entity
A.
miasma
B.
juggernaut

C.
jamboree
D.
typhoon
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

3.
A contraption used during French Revolution for beheading people.
A.
guinea
B.
gabardine
C.
guillotine

D.
icicle
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

4.
A gentle breeze
A.
southwind
B.
squall
C.
draft
D.
zephyr

Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

5.
Feeling a guilt
A.
reparation
B.
remorse

C.
recuperation
D.
refulgence
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

6.
A person who assails cherished beliefs
A.
ruffian
B.
iconoclast

C.
atheist
D.
rebel
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B