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Synonyms - 06
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Question 1 of 20
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All his friends marvelled at his power of ratiocination.
A
ruminating
B
speculation
C
imagination
D
reasoning
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Ratiocination is the process of exact, logical thinking; synonym is Reasoning.
Question 2 of 20
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It was a facetious remark which totally failed...
A
irrelevant
B
joking
C
reconciliatory
D
meaningless
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Facetious means treating serious issues with inappropriate humor; synonym is Joking.
Question 3 of 20
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I found his crude manners abominable.
A
flattering
B
sloppy
C
detestable
D
attractive
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Abominable means causing moral revulsion or intense dislike; synonym is Detestable.
Question 4 of 20
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Babur\'s memoirs are contained in \"Tuzuk-i-Baburi\".
A
life
B
speech
C
memory
D
events
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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A
Memoirs are an account of a person\'s life and experiences; synonym is Life.
Question 5 of 20
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You should have watched that glint in her eyes...
A
disgust
B
sparkle
C
anger
D
sadness
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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B
A glint is a small flash of light; synonym is Sparkle.
Question 6 of 20
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The inspector was a vigilant young man.
A
smart
B
watchful
C
ambitious
D
intelligent
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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B
Vigilant means keeping careful watch for danger; synonym is Watchful.
Question 7 of 20
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It was pure fabrication with an eye for a sensation.
A
observation
B
wish
C
desire
D
opinion
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
In this context, \"eye\" refers to someone’s attitude or view; synonym is Opinion.
Question 8 of 20
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Her new glasses make her look rather owlish.
A
foolish
B
solemn
C
silly
D
stupid
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Owlish means appearing to be wise or formal; synonym is Solemn.
Question 9 of 20
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The sight moved him to pity and compunction.
A
confusion
B
wonder
C
regret
D
anger
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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C
Compunction is a feeling of guilt or moral scruple; synonym is Regret.
Question 10 of 20
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Nearly half of India\'s population is still living in abject poverty.
A
wretched
B
solid
C
grave
D
enough
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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A
Abject refers to an extremely unpleasant and degrading situation; synonym is Wretched.
Question 11 of 20
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The new scheme was aimed at prohibiting people from imbibing...
A
offering
B
smuggling
C
preparing
D
drinking
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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D
Imbibing means to consume/drink (especially alcohol); synonym is Drinking.
Question 12 of 20
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He gave an expeditious reply.
A
exact
B
slow
C
elaborate
D
prompt
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D
Expeditious means done with speed and efficiency; synonym is Prompt.
Question 13 of 20
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The affluence of most visiting Arabs is astonishing.
A
ostentation
B
wealth
C
influence
D
endeavour
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Affluence is the state of having a great deal of money; synonym is Wealth.
Question 14 of 20
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He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.
A
audacity
B
sincerity
C
confidence
D
strength
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Temerity is excessive confidence or boldness; synonym is Audacity.
Question 15 of 20
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Whatever opinion he gives is sane.
A
arrogant
B
wild
C
obscure
D
rational
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Sane refers to being of sound mind or sensible; synonym is Rational.
Question 16 of 20
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A conscientious worker is always admired...
A
obedient
B
sincere
C
skillful
D
careful
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Conscientious means wishing to do one\'s duty well and thoroughly; synonym is Sincere.
Question 17 of 20
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The community is agog with speculation...
A
excited
B
worried
C
depressed
D
annoyed
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Agog means very eager or curious; its synonym is Excited.
Question 18 of 20
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He spent his whole life caught up in mundane matters.
A
foolish
B
worldly
C
inconsequential
D
criminal
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Mundane refers to this earthly world rather than a spiritual one; synonym is Worldly.
Question 19 of 20
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Grandfather has been getting feeble of late.
A
tall
B
weak
C
diseased
D
small
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Feeble means lacking physical strength due to age or illness; synonym is Weak.
Question 20 of 20
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The device which measures earthquakes...
A
prevents
B
weighs
C
gauges
D
calculates
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
While \"gauges\" is often used for devices, the source identifies Weighs (as in assessing magnitude) as the synonym.
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