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1.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 2.) Select the word that is similar in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below
ANXIOUS Glib
1. FLAWLESS 1. Sincere
2. APPREHENSIVE  2. Implausible
3. ACCEPT 3. Inarticulate
4. COLLECTED 4. Easy 

3.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 4.) Select the word that is similar in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below
WHIMSICAL Efficacy
1. FUNNY  1. Ineptness
2. HUMILIATED 2. Futility
3. RESPECTFUL 3. Efficiency 
4. WEAK 4. Impotence

5.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 6.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
BLASPHEMOUS SIMPLE
1. AUTHENTIC 1. EMBELLISHED
2. DISRESPECTFUL  2. COMPLEX
3. REALITY 3. ELEMENTARY 
4. COSTLY 4. DECORATED

7.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 8.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Conscientious Vigorous
1. Carefree 1. Delicate
2. Sedulous  2. Strenuous 
3. Casual 3. Guarded
4. Savage 4. Torpid
 9.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 10.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Oblivious Ferocious
1. Careful 1. Conscientious
2. Aware 2. Mild
3. Suspecting 3. Tame
4. Ignorant  4. Frightful 

11.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 12.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
VAULT CAJOLE
1. Monarch 1. DISENCHANT
2. Ration 2. PERSUADE 
3. Crypt  3. BULLY
4. Raisins 4. DISSUADE

13.) Select the word that is similar in meaning 14.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Malign Levitate
1. Radical 1. Laydown
2. Insurgent 2. Walk
3. Baleful  3. Rusticate
4. Nihilistic 4. Float 

15.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 16.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Dreary UNBIASED
1. Active 1. UNCOMPLAINING
2. Dull  2. HUMBLE
3. Superstitious 3. SAPIENT
4. Faith 4. CANDID 

17.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 18.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Frequent Attune
1. Broken 1. Skew
2. Ceasing 2. Assimilate 
3. Intermittent  3. Disrupt
4. Inconsistent 4. Estrange
 19.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 20.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
THRIFTY DEPRESSED
1. PRUDENT  1. DOLEFUL 
2. EXTRAVAGANT 2. STURDY
3. GENEROUS 3. NOISY
4. WASTEFUL 4. DYNAMIC

21.) Select the word that is similar in meaning 22.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Craven Buddy
1. Cowardly  1. Stylist
2. Gallant 2. Associate 
3. Unabashed 3. Enemy
4. Bold 4. Foe

23.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 24.) Select the word that is closest in meaning
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Wallow Famine
1. Straighten 1. Drought 
2. Flounder  2. Abundance
3. Steady 3. Plenty
4. Rise 4. Feast

25.) Select the word that is closest in meaning

(SYNONYM) to the word given below.
BOGUS
1. CRITICIZE
2. HUMANE
3. FALSE 
4. STRONG

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26.) Select the word that is closest in meaning 27.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
(SYNONYM) to the word given below. given word.
Decimate Slacken
1. wreck  1. Decrease 
2. establish 2. Irritate
3. harbour 3. Tighten
4. mend 4. Increase
28.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 29.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Munificent Profuse
1. Penurious 1. Scant
2. Economical 2. Diminutive
3. Frugal 3. Frugal
4. Magnanimous  4. Abundant 

30.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 31.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Revel Ignominious
1. Rejoice  1. Creditable
2. Dislike 2. Distinguished
3. Plead 3. Dishonourable 
4. Opress 4. Illiterate

32.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 33.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.
Ironically, the campaign that Bush launched with his In 1947, after decades of struggle, the British finally
bellicose address revealed not America’s strength but relinquished their grip.
rather the limits of its global reach. 1. Retained
1. Aggressive  2. Pawned
2. Long 3. Surrendered 
3. Calm 4. Traded
4. Impressive

34.) Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the 35.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Surreptitious
Vigilant 1. Overt
1. Watchful  2. Forthright
2. Equable 3. Clandestine 
3. Subdued 4. Omnipresent
4. Slack

36.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 37.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Disdain Discord
1. Benevolence 1. Goodwill
2. Reverence 2. Tumult 
3. Contempt  3. Happiness
4. Avarice 4. Peace
38.) Choose the most appropriate synonym of the 39.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given below. given word.
Vindictive Pester
1. Insulting 1. Appease
2. Embarrassing 2. Assist
3. Convincing 3. Aid
4. Malicious  4. Annoy 

40.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 41.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Contemptuous Garrulous
1. Epigrammatic 1. Guarded
2. Modern 2. Talkative 
3. Disdainful  3. Genuine
4. Argumentative 4. Reserved

42.) Replace the underlined word with its synonym 43.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
to make the sentence more meaningful. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Narcotic drug addiction is in vogue these days, as it is The doctor has __________ (advised) medicine for
the most popular form of substance abuse. the treatment of the disease.
1. fashion  1. proscribed
2. obscurity 2. presented
3. demand 3. prescribed 
4. standard 4. prevented

44.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 45.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.

Bullying is a rather unacknowledged social evil. Blast

1. Notable 1. Share
2. Named 2. Plead
3. Unidentified  3. Blow up 
4. Infamous 4. Recall

46.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 47.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Colloquial Bankrupt
1. Lexical 1. Careless
2. Conversational  2. Insolvent 
3. Prosodic 3. Well-off
4. Linguistic 4. Invert
48.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 49.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Conceal
1. Disclose Music is a therapy for everyone – plants, birds,
2. Confess animals and human-beings – to flourish and
3. Hide  rejuvenate.
4. Manifest 1. modify
2. refreshen 
3. fortify
4. prosper

50.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.

Sumptuous
1. Humble
2. Lavish 
3. Minuscule
4. Mammoth

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51.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 52.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

The pearls produced in that oyster farm have lost all The country has an abundant supply of minerals.
their lustre. 1. Sparse
1. gloom 2. Artificial
2. shine  3. Natural
3. lustful 4. Ample 
4. front

53.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 54.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.

Jack met with a/an _____ (deadly) accident. Ideal

1. deaden 1. Excellent 
2. vital 2. Hefty
3. explicit 3. Intact
4. fatal  4. Bad
55.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 56.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.

An oxygen cylinder is used to deliver oxygen through Ultimately it turned out to be a fair decision.
the patient’s nasal orifice. 1. Hollow
1. origin 2. Unbiased 
2. ornate 3. Effective
3. opening  4. Drowsy
4. ordained

57.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 58.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word to fill in the blank in the sentence. given word.

Procure Drowsy
It is very difficult to _________ food and fuel for 1. Restive
daily necessities for people living below poverty line 2. Sleepy 
in the world. 3. Active
1. guarantee 4. Stimulant
2. obtain 
3. console
4. effort

59.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 60.) Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
underlined word in the following sentence. blank with the synonym of the underlined word.

He and his family members live in prosperity. The film was a funny adaption of an old classic. The
1. Loft ________ depiction was well received by the
2. Poverty audience.
3. Richness  1. trendy
4. Hardship 2. nervous
3. tropical
4. humorous 

61.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 62.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Conviction Compact
1. Approach 1. Whole
2. Suspicion 2. Expand
3. Doubt 3. Dense 
4. Belief  4. Holistic
63.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 64.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word from the given options. given word.

The benevolent lady donated her estate for the Conquer

welfare of the city. 1. Separate
1. Insane 2. Surrender
2. Foolish 3. Attach
3. Gracious  4. Defeat 
4. Charming

65.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 66.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

Exciting Dishonest people always________(deceive) others.

1. Vengeful 1. defend
2. Electrifying  2. assist
3. Dreary 3. gladden
4. Moral 4. cheat 

67.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 68.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Omnipresent Awkward
1. Unique 1. Dormant
2. Powerful 2. Clever
3. Contemporary 3. Unskillful 
4. Universal  4. Asleep

69.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 70.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given below to fill in the blank in the following
Earn sentence.
1. Surrender
2. Accord Pamper
3. Lose My grandmother said, “Don’t ______ the kid. He will
4. Receive  get spoiled”.
1. bend
2. comfortable
3. attend
4. coddle 
71.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 72.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. capitalised word in the given sentence.

Consistent Isabel listened with extreme respect to this

1. Change ADMONITION.
2. Alter 1. Council
3. Constant  2. Insult
4. Evolve 3. Prayer
4. Counsel 

73.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 74.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Auspicious Dazzling
1. Antique 1. Brilliant 
2. Illogical 2. Drizzly
3. Despairing 3. Dull
4. Fortunate  4. Murky

75.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.

Yields
Binu’s land _________ high quality of wheat and
grams.
1. meets
2. produces 
3. touches
4. subdues

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76.) Select the most appropriate synonym to 77.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. word given below to fill in the blank in the following
sentence.
He had created a cocoon of human activities -
conversation, interaction, affection - and it filled his Austere
life like an overflowing soup bowl. My uncle said, “Think about a monk who lives a
1. encasement  ______ life”.
2. downy 1. dark
3. bundle 2. luxurious
4. fabric 3. logical
4. strict 
78.) Which of the following options is most similar 79.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
in meaning to the given word? underlined word.
Seize
1. Filter The manager would like to talk to the team member
2. Ocean about an important issue immediately.
3. Catch  1. an enormous
4. End 2. a significant 
3. a bad
4. a good

80.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 81.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the following sentence.

Aghast One should enjoy liberty with duties in mind.

1. Pacified 1. Democracy
2. Inspired 2. Freedom 
3. Mystified 3. Statue
4. Horrified  4. Meal

82.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 83.) Select the most appropriate synonym to
given word. substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Benefit
1. Genesis This bodyguard was like a firewall for the leader.
2. Advantage  1. bulwark 
3. Injury 2. perfectionist
4. Rapture 3. forerunner
4. vanguard

84.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 85.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

Instead of studying rules and definitions, Helen Contagion

acquired language through experience and habit. 1. Transmission 
1. Forfeited 2. Transfusion
2. Awarded 3. Grandeur
3. Admired 4. Illusion
4. Obtained 
86.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 87.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in the brackets to fill in the blank. given word.

Consuming coffee every day can have _______ Dodge

(negative) effects on one’s health. 1. Cheat 
1. despairing 2. Advice
2. adverse  3. Determine
3. hospitable 4. Announce
4. arbitrary

88.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 89.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.

There was palpable tension in the negotiation room. Manifest

1. detectable  1. Apparent 
2. insensible 2. Cryptic
3. imperceptible 3. Natural
4. indistinguishable 4. Concealed

90.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 91.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.

No one can exterminate poverty from this world. We had to move slowly through the narrow alley.
1. eradicate  1. Maximum
2. plant 2. Dreary
3. endure 3. Imminent
4. secure 4. Cramped 

92.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 93.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.

Timid The price of fuel is declining as the elections are

1. Bold approaching.
2. Forthcoming 1. Increasing
3. Fearful  2. Exalting
4. Adventurous 3. Decreasing 
4. Extending
94.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 95.) Select the most appropriate option to substitute
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The soldiers exhibited their ____________ (courage) Dowry completely violates women's rights and denies
during the war. them similar opportunities in society.
1. anchor 1. an increasing honour
2. candour 2. an equal standing 
3. valour  3. an accurate place
4. timidity 4. an appropriate desire

96.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 97.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given below to fill in the blank in the following underlined word in the given sentence.
sentence.
It is of paramount importance that you read the
Imminent instructions before attempting the test.
The king was changing his hiding place every now 1. Central 
and then because of ______ danger to his life. 2. Rehearse
1. happening 3. Remind
2. participating 4. Rephrase
3. losing
4. approaching 

98.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 99.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Anger Titan
1. Frenzy 1. Predator
2. Fury  2. Puny
3. Delight 3. Midget
4. Dismay 4. Giant 

100.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word.

All his attempts to save the wounded animal turned

out to be futile.
1. Worthwhile
2. Mirthful
3. Foresightful
4. Unsuccessful 

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101.) Which of the following options is most similar 102.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
in meaning to the given word? word given below to fill in the blank in the following
Magnificent sentence.
1. Evil
2. Capable Static
3. Enlarge Society is not a/an ______ but a dynamic entity.
4. Grand  1. inert 
2. capable
3. independent
4. variable

103.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 104.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Despise
Annoy 1. Treasure
1. Testify 2. Like
2. Irritate  3. Desire
3. Delight 4. Dislike 
4. Suppress

105.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 106.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Brazen
Sombre 1. Loyal
1. Decent 2. Courteous
2. Accidental 3. Meek
3. Doleful  4. Bold 
4. Critical

107.) Select the correct pair of synonyms to fill in 108.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the blanks. underlined word.

Seema was shivering, and her body was almost It was a perilous journey.
________ due to the long exposure to ________ 1. Loud
winds from the mountains. 2. Dangerous 
1. dry, arid 3. Tremendous
2. frozen, icy  4. Nasty
3. wet, humid
4. warm, steamy
109.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 110.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Immune Sailor
1. Resistant  1. Trainer
2. Provoked 2. Prosecutor
3. Sensitive 3. Enterpriser
4. Vulnerable 4. Mariner 

111.) Which of the following options is most similar 112.) Complete the sentence with the most
in meaning to the given word? appropriate synonym of the word in brackets.

Allude Tell everyone to clear the ________ (hallway) as the

1. Instruct bride and her father have arrived.
2. Demonstrate 1. avenue
3. Refer  2. driveway
4. Tell 3. stage
4. aisle 

113.) In the given sentence, a word is given in 114.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
brackets. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
word to fill in the blank. Forbore
The teacher has ___________ (admitted) the student’s 1. Refrain 
sincere apologies. 2. Submit
1. executed 3. Surrender
2. acknowledged  4. Yield
3. neglected
4. denied

115.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 116.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
capitalised word in the given sentence. word given in the brackets to fill in the blank.

They tried to get official SANCTIONS for the The increasing population of a country can be
scheme. a_______ (affliction) for the development of a
1. Substances country.
2. Permissions  1. boom
3. Committees 2. boon
4. Unholiness 3. bane 
4. brittleness
117.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 118.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Ample Eligible
1. Temple 1. Disinterested
2. Sufficient  2. Qualified 
3. Entertain 3. Efficient
4. Sample 4. Sufficient

119.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 120.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

Prashant is obstinate by nature. Indebted

1. adamant  1. Thankful 
2. pliable 2. Envious
3. generous 3. Doubtful
4. flexible 4. Careless

121.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 122.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

He has a nasty habit of picking his nose. He had _________ (Enough) time to finish the task.
1. Despicable  1. sufficient 
2. Laudable 2. insufficient
3. Cowardly 3. massive
4. Indolent 4. perpetual

123.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 124.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Proficient Hades is the god of the underworld and wealth in

1. Inadequate Greek mythology.
2. Skilful  1. riches 
3. Vulgar 2. sterility
4. Condensed 3. shades
4. debts
125.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word.

Late morning, we took a stroll along the beach.

1. Sprint
2. jog
3. saunter 
4. scamper

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126.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 127.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

The officer was not aware of the sedulous espionage. Wordsworth wished to work on his poems in solitude.
1. seduce 1. satiety
2. dangerous 2. slumber
3. sedate 3. security
4. diligent  4. seclusion 

128.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 129.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

Earned Locating directions through the location of stars and

1. Accorded constellations is a ________ (handy) way at the sea.
2. Offered 1. near
3. Gained  2. nice
4. Gave 3. simple
4. useful 

130.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 131.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given below to fill in the blank in the following
sentence.
Brave
1. Cautious Toying
2. Daring  My cat, Mili loves ______ with the toy mouse.
3. Mild 1. going
4. Timid 2. licking
3. dancing
4. playing 
132.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 133.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.

He distracted him while his partner burgled his shop. Mean

1. Looted  1. Mode
2. Rooted 2. Greedy 
3. Arrived 3. Unconscious
4. Burnt 4. Wise

134.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 135.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.

Beautiful Casual
1. Drab Sita wore a ________ yet stunning dress at the
2. Dull birthday party of her son.
3. Homely 1. temporary
4. Pretty  2. formal
3. regular 
4. uniform

136.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 137.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Heyday Stratified
1. Prime  1. Consolidated
2. Fateful 2. Scattered
3. Dreamy 3. Ungraded
4. Yesteryears 4. Laminated 

138.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 139.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Gloomy Annoyance
1. Light 1. Agony
2. Unhappy  2. Anger 
3. Hopeful 3. Hatred
4. Blissful 4. Emotion
140.) Select the most appropriate synonym to 141.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

The strict measures employed by the government Bargain

ensured there was peace. 1. Real
1. austere  2. Deal 
2. valiant 3. Alert
3. orthodox 4. Revoke
4. liberal

142.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 143.) Complete the sentence by choosing the most
given word. appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Adversity When you want to leave, you ___________ the

1. Misfortune  building.
2. Anxiety 1. catch
3. Allegiance 2. move in
4. Progress 3. jump
4. exit 

144.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 145.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word from the given options.

Commerce My grandmother, a pious lady, died peacefully in her

1. Trade  village.
2. Bank 1. Gallant
3. Class 2. Devout 
4. Stream 3. Envious
4. Attractive

146.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 147.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
word given in the bracket to fill in the blank. underlined word in the given sentence.

You have ________ (built up) a lot of muscles by Her debonair combined with quick wit added to her
going to the gym. oratory skills.
1. boosted 1. churlish
2. enhanced 2. corpulent
3. gained  3. charming 
4. elevated 4. amorous
148.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 149.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Despise
1. Hate  He was curious to know his result.
2. Eradicate 1. Indifferent
3. Revere 2. Ingenious
4. Elevate 3. Inquisitive 
4. Indiscriminate

150.) Select the most appropriate option to fill in the

blank with the synonym of the underlined word.

The casual nature of the student destroyed his studies

and ________ his future.
1. skyrocketed
2. ruined 
3. traced
4. rained

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151.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 152.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Noble Reckon
1. Agile 1. Terminate
2. Regular 2. Release
3. Humble 3. Think 
4. Dignified  4. Relieve

153.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 154.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.

Entrap The children sat by the hearth to keep away the cold.
1. Glorify 1. fireside 
2. Implicate  2. tandoor
3. Trim 3. oven
4. Regulate 4. convent
155.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 156.) Complete the sentence by choosing the most
given word. appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

Glimpse When you look at something you __________ it.

1. Vision 1. see 
2. Gawk 2. hear
3. Glance  3. touch
4. See through 4. ignore

157.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 158.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word to fill in the blank in the sentence. given word.

Rigid Alight
The new education scenario is not ________ but 1. Descend 
practical. 2. Earn
1. popular 3. Commence
2. dominating 4. Enlighten
3. stiff 
4. flexible

159.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 160.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

Nothing equalled the grief I felt at the death of my pet Counsel

cat. 1. Slim
1. Bondage 2. Minister
2. Fear 3. Scintillate
3. Anguish  4. Advice 
4. Freedom

161.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 162.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word to fill in the blank in the sentence. given word.

Daunt Plead
My coach said, “Failures didn’t ________ the hero.” 1. Welcome
1. moralize 2. Mourn
2. brave 3. Beseech 
3. discourage  4. Reject
4. hopeless
163.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 164.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

Her progress is unparalleled with that of any other Serpentine

teacher. 1. Prosthetic
1. scenario 2. Fiery
2. dilemma 3. Nascent
3. plight 4. Zigzag 
4. betterment 

165.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 166.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.

Solitary Compulsion
1. Single  Some people have a disorder from which comes the
2. Hardship ________ to check doors and ensure that they are
3. Awkward properly locked.
4. Joyful 1. passion
2. exertion
3. obligation 
4. agreement

167.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 168.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Blunt
Esteem 1. Valiant
1. Excuse 2. Dull 
2. Ridicule 3. Cheerful
3. Respect  4. Sharp
4. Abuse

169.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 170.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.

The supervisor is ________ (ruthless) in his Adamant

behaviour with the workers. 1. Genuine
1. shameless 2. Lax
2. senseless 3. Flexible
3. careless 4. Stubborn 
4. merciless 
171.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 172.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Salty Obstruct
1. Feline 1. Obey
2. Saline  2. Separate
3. Prim 3. Magnify
4. Pricky 4. Block 

173.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 174.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Early Blend
1. Late 1. Scatter
2. Complex 2. Fusion 
3. Tardy 3. Disunity
4. Beforehand  4. Destruction

175.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the

underlined word in the given sentence.

The moral failure was the result of his lassitude.

1. derision
2. weariness 
3. indulgence
4. luxury

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176.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 177.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.

A leading actor has said in a new interview that Queer

nepotism does not matter, and she is the best example 1. Expedite
of that. 2. Valid
1. neutrality 3. Ordinary
2. objectivity 4. Strange 
3. favouritism 
4. unbiasedness
178.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 179.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Competent Splendid
1. Overqualified 1. Enticing
2. Capable  2. Spectacular 
3. Unskilled 3. Authentic
4. Unfit 4. Stationary

180.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 181.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Fascinating Colossal
1. Revolting 1. Entertaining
2. Intimidating 2. Joyous
3. Interesting  3. Fantastic
4. Dominating 4. Immense 

182.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 183.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
given word. given word.

Hesitation False
1. Creativity 1. Genuine
2. Reluctance  2. Correct
3. Prudence 3. Unfair
4. Readiness 4. Untrue 

184.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 185.) Substitute the underline word with its
given word. appropriate synonym.
Enmity
1. Pretext The crew of the ship was attacked.
2. Probability 1. synced
3. Hostility  2. saved
4. Variability 3. assaulted 
4. worshipped

186.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 187.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. capitalised word in the given sentence.

I was startled by his entry into the hall. I had the PRIVILEGE of meeting the magistrate.
1. cherished 1. Honour 
2. miserable 2. Recommendation
3. frightened  3. Guidance
4. glad 4. Atrocity
188.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 189.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Cherish Attain
1. Neglect 1. Abandon
2. Abandon 2. Commence
3. Admire  3. Achieve 
4. Condemn 4. Destroy

190.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 191.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘doubtful’ from the following sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

He was in a dilemma about the completion of the Incompetent people keep on blaming others for their
project investigation because of his health issues. failures.
1. Project 1. incongruous
2. Completion 2. inappropriate
3. Dilemma  3. inevitable
4. Investigation 4. inefficient 

192.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 193.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word ‘liberate’ from the following sentence.

Cheerless There is a famous saying by Rousseau which says that

1. Bright man is born free but he is surrounded by the clutches
2. Clear of slavery in society.
3. Strong 1. Clutches
4. Gloomy  2. Slavery
3. Free 
4. Surrounded

194.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 195.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. capitalised word in the given sentence.

In his moment of despair, I am with him. We paid her a FLEETING visit before leaving the
1. contentment country.
2. hope 1. Hasty
3. misery  2. Brief 
4. beliefs 3. Last
4. Final
196.) Complete the sentence with the most 197.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
appropriate synonym of the word in brackets. given word.

The ________ (glowing) fireflies lit up the field like Antagonist

city lights at night. 1. Nerd
1. gracious 2. Adversary 
2. dazzling  3. Amiable
3. devious 4. Evil
4. furious

198.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 199.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.

Vacate I believe you are impartial while making decisions.

1. Remember 1. Good
2. Strain 2. Biased
3. Depart  3. Offensive
4. Fabricate 4. Fair 

200.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the

underlined word in the given sentence.

When the owner stopped paying the workers, a lot of

them went rogue.
1. reformer
2. naughty
3. reconnoitre
4. ruffian 

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201.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 202.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Confuse Deficient
1. Puzzle  1. Insufficient 
2. Admit 2. Abundant
3. Compose 3. Sufficient
4. Disunion 4. Distinct
203.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 204.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.

Culpable Deceive
1. Guilty  My mother said, “Don’t ________ yourself, Adi. Pay
2. Absolved attention to your studies.”
3. Vindicated 1. shine
4. Acquitted 2. trick 
3. believe
4. handle

205.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 206.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

The novelist depicted the moral decay of the society Calamity

through his novels. 1. Windfall
1. Integrity 2. Prosperity
2. Degeneration  3. Disaster 
3. Conviction 4. Fortune
4. Indignation

207.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 208.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in the bracket to fill in the blank.
Swindle
1. Threat Rohan ________ (insufficient) the compassion
2. Fraud  required to be a doctor.
3. Ride 1. was deprived
4. Observation 2. oversized
3. voided
4. lacked 

209.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 210.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
word given in brackets and complete the sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.
The weather is ______ (gloomy) and windy.
1. bright He was brusque and candid in the interview.
2. jovial 1. vociferous
3. shiny 2. abrupt 
4. cloudy  3. brave
4. pursue
211.) Complete the sentence by choosing the most 212.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
appropriate synonym of the underlined word. given word.

If the answer is false, it is _________. Slack

1. right 1. Tight
2. correct 2. Provocation
3. untrue  3. Inactive 
4. genuine 4. Hyperactive

213.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 214.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Accomplish Baffle
1. Fail 1. Betray
2. Disappoint 2. Perceive
3. Approve 3. Convince
4. Achieve  4. Confuse 

215.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 216.) Select the word that is similar in meaning to
underlined word in the following sentence. the underlined word.

He went to the tomb of his father to pay his tribute. My boss maintained a very parochial view of the
1. Funeral world.
2. Mortuary 1. Patriarchal
3. Ritual 2. Laughing
4. Grave  3. Harmonious
4. Narrow 

217.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 218.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Ample Grandeur
1. Affectionate 1. Magnificence 
2. Abundant  2. Liable
3. Insufficient 3. Power
4. Enthusiastic 4. Commotion
219.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 220.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.

The decision taken by the director is a/(an) judicious He paused several times while delivering the speech.
one. 1. halted 
1. thoughtful  2. left
2. foolish 3. stammered
3. honest 4. persisted
4. irrational

221.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 222.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
given word to fill in the blank in the sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

Propel The wily Jerry mouse very deftly removed the cheese
Paddles are used to ________ the boat. from the trap.
1. run 1. worrisome
2. carry 2. crafty 
3. rush 3. worn
4. move  4. wise

223.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 224.) Which of the following options is most similar
word given below to fill in the blank in the following in meaning to the given word?
sentence. Laudable
1. Sensible
Adversity 2. Preventable
The sage said, “One should keep patience during 3. Praiseworthy 
______”. 4. Returnable
1. hardships 
2. tribute
3. good times
4. challenges

225.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
His best friend _______ (disclose) his business
secrets in the press conference.
1. superseded
2. concealed
3. revealed 
4. deceived

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226.) Select the word similar in meaning to the 227.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Skip Amputate
1. Introduce 1. Brighten
2. Overlook  2. Argue
3. Notice 3. Sever 
4. Insert 4. Energise

228.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 229.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given below to fill in the blank in the following given word.
sentence.
Leap
The car ______ into the truck. 1. Pile
1. decked 2. Run
2. bashed  3. Hop 
3. bounded 4. Peek
4. striped

230.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 231.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

The news channel described the event in graphic Scared

detail. 1. Frightened 
1. Comic 2. Calm
2. Mirthful 3. Reassured
3. Vivid  4. Confident
4. Startling

232.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 233.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
Their relationship is quite __________ (cordial).
Bliss 1. hostile
1. Bane 2. artful
2. Joy  3. formal
3. Pain 4. warm 
4. Educated
234.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 235.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.

A real warrior does not________ (surrender) to his Frantic

enemies. 1. Lazy
1. cooperate 2. Gentle
2. smile 3. Violent 
3. yield  4. Loyal
4. expose

236.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 237.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. word ‘stimulate’ from the following sentence.

Those unwilling to capitulate to the new Chancellor’s His jovial nature energises and charms the whole
demands will be ruthlessly fired. auditorium.
1. torture 1. Jovial
2. believe 2. Auditorium
3. surrender  3. Charms
4. listen 4. Energises 

238.) Select the word that is similar in meaning to 239.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the underlined word. given word.

It was difficult to find a police officer who was not Impress

partial. 1. Endure
1. Corrupt 2. Anxious
2. Weak 3. Suffice
3. Biased  4. Influence 
4. Coward

240.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 241.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

Confined Technology has________(supreme) importance in the

1. Halted life of modern men.
2. Diluted 1. magnanimous
3. Limited  2. paramount 
4. Extravagant 3. miraculous
4. profuse
 242.) Select the word that is similar in meaning to 243.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the underlined word. given word.

This course will provide you with a rudimentary Gigantic

knowledge of Sanskrit. 1. Idle
1. Intricate 2. Small
2. Extensive 3. Huge 
3. Exhaustive 4. Tiny
4. Elementary 

244.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 245.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.

They put in their sincere efforts and were lauded for Introvert
their endeavours. 1. Bold
1. passivity 2. Shy 
2. drop 3. Forward
3. fun 4. Outgoing
4. efforts 

246.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 247.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Baffle Valid
1. Amaze  1. Illicit
2. Comprehend 2. Evil
3. Enlighten 3. Logical 
4. Clear 4. Fake

248.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 249.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

Since the last few hours his pulse rate is constant. Some women have reached the________(peak) in
1. Pitiful their profession.
2. Steady  1. finale
3. Fickle 2. crossroads
4. Reflective 3. sky
4. zenith 
250.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word.

Obliterate
1. Erase 
2. Construct
3. Create
4. Assist

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251.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 252.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.

I suppose it is a ________ (fair) solution to the Hypocrisy

problem at hand. 1. Trickery 
1. exhibition 2. Inaccuracy
2. reasonable  3. Honesty
3. bright 4. Sincerity
4. pale

253.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 254.) Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
given word. blank as synonym for the underlined word.

Secure The most arrogant employee in his company was

1. Comfortable sacked by the boss. No one could tolerate his
2. Safe  __________ nature.
3. Secret 1. pricey
4. Independent 2. haughty 
3. plain
4. dicey

255.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 256.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word to fill in the blank in the sentence. given word.

Elaborate Objective
A/an _________ water clock depicting zodiac signs is 1. Subjective
present in the city museum. 2. Heartfelt
1. resonant 3. Purpose 
2. divulging 4. Tyrannical
3. intricate 
4. beautiful
257.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 258.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Invincible Adroit
1. Indomitable  1. Despotic
2. Vulnerable 2. Skilful 
3. Surmountable 3. Sane
4. Miserable 4. Clumsy

259.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 260.) Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
given word. blank as synonym for the underlined word.

Nominal The bitterness he has harboured is not good. This

1. Limited __________ will harm him.
2. Actual 1. hangar
3. Supposed  2. rancour 
4. Fractional 3. storm
4. danger

261.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 262.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Expiation
Panache 1. Explanation
1. Clumsy 2. Atonement 
2. Flamboyance  3. Expediency
3. Arrogant 4. Transformation
4. Romance

263.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 264.) Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
highlighted word. blank with the synonym of the underlined word.
This maxim has been used by many in the past.
1. maximum The designer came up with a fascinating idea. Even
2. phoneme the professionals found it _________.
3. adverb 1. captivating 
4. proverb  2. irritating
3. annoying
4. crafty
265.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 266.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Bliss
1. Grief Peril
2. Joy  1. Permission
3. Oblivion 2. Petal
4. Sorrow 3. Process
4. Hazard 

267.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 268.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
given word. underlined word.
It is not that you seem heartless.
Susceptible 1. warm
1. Immune 2. mild
2. Sceptical 3. cruel 
3. Critical 4. robust
4. Impressionable 

269.) Select the appropriate synonym for the 270.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
underlined word. underlined word.
Are you kidding? It was a distraction.
1. mixing 1. conviction
2. pleading 2. confusion 
3. rocking 3. faith
4. joking  4. assurance

271.) Select the appropriate synonym for the 272.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
underlined word. underlined word.
The child develops a deadly disease. She goes to her room and locks herself in.
1. kind 1. hurts
2. fatal  2. sinks
3. huge 3. Shuts 
4. corrective 4. taunts

273.) Select the appropriate synonym for the 274.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
underlined word. underlined word.
The story shows the importance of self-esteem. “Little Red Riding Hood” is a fairy tale.
1. humility 1. tail
2. shyness 2. story 
3. pride  3. document
4. disgrace 4. fact
275.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
underlined word.
John says, “I am serious.”
1. light
2. safe
3. comical
4. severe 

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276.) Select the appropriate synonym for the 277.) Select the appropriate synonym for the
underlined word. underlined word.
They have no reason to trust you. I didn’t have time to give them proof.
1. condemn 1. guess
2. doubt 2. snap
3. dispute 3. charge
4. believe  4. evidence 

278.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 279.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.

Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for Awful

sustainable development’. 1. Acceptable
1. maintainable  2. Delightful
2. brief 3. Inoffensive
3. unsuitable 4. Terrible 
4. temporary

280.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 281.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.
Instant
As far as possible, solid waste should be managed at 1. Immediate 
the household level so that minimum waste is 2. Gradual
delivered for management at the community level. 3. Precise
1. replaced 4. Anticipated
2. deposited 
3. withdrew
4. relocated
282.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 283.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.

Paranoia We always love to get the updated version of gadgets

1. Assurance we use.
2. Anxiety  1. Latest 
3. Faith 2. Refurbished
4. Belief 3. Corrected
4. Old

284.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 285.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
highlighted word. highlighted word.
The hapless incident was a result of sheer negligence There were a plethora of options available to the
by the authorities. applicant.
1. grateful 1. destructive
2. joyful 2. recess
3. ill- fated  3. insufficient
4. triumphant 4. excess 

286.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 287.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
highlighted word. given word.
The moral values in this nation were at their nadir
during the autocrat’s rule. Magnify
1. highest point 1. Underemphasise
2. medial point 2. Magnanimous
3. equatorial 3. Miniature
4. lowest point  4. Expand 

288.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 289.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.
Visiting a book fair always fills my heart with a great
satisfaction. Deliberate
1. refreshment 1. Planned 
2. bliss 2. Hasty
3. pride 3. Casual
4. contentment  4. Rushed
290.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 291.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Perseverance
1. Steadfastness  Tyranny
2. Discipline 1. Discordance
3. Humbleness 2. Autocracy 
4. Tolerance 3. Compassion
4. Social

292.) Select the option that is similar in meaning to 293.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the underlined word. word ‘consensus’ from the following sentence.

The president's concern for the homeless people was The landowner and the tenant mutually came to an
superficial and ended as soon as the media left the agreement for decisive acceptance of its clause.
event. 1. Decisive
1. Insubstantial 2. Acceptance
2. Shallow  3. Agreement 
3. Derogatory 4. Mutually
4. Regardless

294.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 295.) Select the option that is similar in meaning to
underlined word in the given sentence. the underlined word.

The promises made by the old minister were fulfilled. He gave a concise explanation of the company’s
1. Recent retirement plan.
2. Aged  1. Terse 
3. Vernal 2. Verbose
4. Contemporary 3. Sharp
4. Clear

296.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 297.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. word ‘obscene’ from the following sentence.

Never teach your children to flout the rules and Vijay was suspended from duty because he gave dirty
regulations of their educational institution. and prejudiced remarks to his female colleagues in
1. Revere the office.
2. Monitor 1. Prejudice
3. Divulge 2. Suspended
4. Mock  3. Colleagues
4. Dirty 
298.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 299.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed words to fill in the blank. underlined word in the following sentence.
The way Sheetal imparts knowledge to her students is
The lights ________ (lighting up) the artwork on the really praiseworthy.
walls of the museum were looking beautiful. 1. exposes
1. illuminating  2. transmits 
2. mesmerising 3. discloses
3. trafficking 4. admits
4. enlightening

300.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word in the given sentence.

The next move of the opponent was anticipated by the

team.
1. Suspected
2. Predicted 
3. Forgotten
4. Dreaded

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301.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 302.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the following sentence.

The wrestler retaliated the blow that he received. Iyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he
1. Welcomed instilled in all the children a sense of their own
2. Forgave worth.
3. Respected 1. inculcate 
4. Reciprocated  2. neglected
3. stopped
4. took out

303.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 304.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

The professor refused to comment on the erroneous Anger

description of the historical events in the journal. 1. Fury 
1. Inaccurate  2. Comfort
2. Lucid 3. Agony
3. Suitable 4. Pleasure
4. Sensitive
305.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 306.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word from the following sentence. underlined word.
Encountered
Many people have been experiencing the starting of The foreign company is chary of investing in Africa.
heat wave and some of them have avoided going 1. Cautious 
outside their homes. 2. Fervent
1. Outside 3. Keen
2. Experiencing  4. Confident
3. Starting
4. Avoided

307.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 308.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word to fill in the blank.

Irrevocable Your words seemed more like a demand rather than a

1. Irreversible  _________ (request).
2. Congruent 1. compromise
3. Unmediated 2. contract
4. Irresponsive 3. plea 
4. order

309.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 310.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

The young fellow was innocent and without guile. You also worked with another eccentric genius.
1. Morality 1. elusive
2. Deceit  2. ecological
3. Greed 3. Peculiar 
4. Pride 4. Middle

311.) Select the option that is similar in meaning to 312.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
the underlined word. underlined word.

He declined the offer to join the Board of Directors. Rana lay on the ground, clutching his chest, sure his
1. Deferred heart was going to jump right out of it.
2. Delayed 1. Dropping
3. Modified 2. Wetting
4. Rejected  3. Bandaging
4. Gripping 
313.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 314.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word to fill in the blank. underlined word.
Nina could hear the pots and pans clanking in the
Serendipity kitchen.
They believed that they met because of __________. 1. poking
1. chance  2. rattling 
2. values 3. lingering
3. past birth 4. dragging
4. love

315.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 316.) Select the word that is similar in meaning to
given word. the underlined word in the following sentence.
Malleable
1. Moldable  The climate of deserts is arid.
2. Brittle 1. Lush
3. Limpid 2. Soggy
4. Recyclable 3. Wet
4. Dry 

317.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 318.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.
I would prefer to have an ice-cream rather than a
They had a vast swimming pool in their farmhouse. shake.
1. Huge  1. Take
2. Trifling 2. Need
3. Tiny 3. Desire
4. Piddling 4. Favour 

319.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 320.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.

The best that the paparazzi had managed to get was a Sita practices a lot as she knows that handwork is
smudgy silhouette about to board a jet. needed to achieve her goal.
1. profile  1. Make
2. autograph 2. Attain 
3. selfie 3. Get
4. mugshot 4. Prepare
321.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 322.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.
Simi could barely carry the pail of water as it was
very heavy. The best that the paparazzi had managed to get was a
1. Glass smudgy silhouette about to board a jet.
2. Bowl 1. selfie
3. Cannister 2. mugshot
4. Bucket  3. autograph
4. profile 

323.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 324.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.
Simi could barely carry the pail of water as it was
very heavy. Sita practices a lot as she knows that handwork is
1. Bowl needed to achieve her goal.
2. Bucket  1. Get
3. Glass 2. Prepare
4. Cannister 3. Make
4. Attain 

325.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word in the given sentence.

The father got a vicarious thrill out of watching his

son score the winning goal.
1. pragmatic
2. experiencing through reading, observing 
3. curious
4. vicious

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326.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 327.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Active The government wants to spread the importance of
1. Lazy education in rural areas.
2. Energetic  1. urban
3. Dull 2. remote
4. Rest 3. rustic 
4. cultured
328.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 329.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Buffer I make judicious use of taxis; they are not expensive
1. Intermediate  when compared to the running costs of a car.
2. Intense 1. Thoughtful 
3. Limited 2. Irrational
4. Sufficient 3. Unrelated
4. Complicated

330.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 331.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Zealous Incredible
1. Enthusiastic  1. Unbelievable 
2. Formal 2. Imaginable
3. Envious 3. Inconsistent
4. Impersonal 4. Impossible

332.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 333.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Disorient
1. Disburse Aarti brought a gift wrapped in silver paper.
2. Dissolve 1. Present 
3. Distract  2. Future
4. Distort 3. Past
4. Glad

334.) Read the sentence carefully and select the 335.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
synonym of the underlined word from the given given word.
alternatives. Conventional
1. Usual 
He drove the mendicant away and closed the door. 2. Innovative
1. Shepherd 3. Sustainable
2. Attendant 4. Global
3. Investigator
4. Beggar 
336.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 337.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. underlined word.
The project cannot be completed on time due to
Looking at that portrait, Shreya jumped with a sudden paucity of funds.
fright. 1. Excess
1. Contentment 2. Plenty
2. Horror  3. Increase
3. Pain 4. Scarcity 
4. Excitement

338.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 339.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.
I would prefer to have an ice-cream rather than a
Jatin plays a significant role in that movie. shake.
1. Serious 1. Desire
2. Meaningful  2. Need
3. Caring 3. Favour 
4. Modest 4. Take

340.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 341.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
Simi could barely carry the pail of water as it was Incredible
very heavy. 1. Impossible
1. Glass 2. Unbelievable 
2. Bowl 3. Inconsistent
3. Bucket  4. Imaginable
4. Cannister

342.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 343.) Read the sentence carefully and select the
underlined word in the following sentence. synonym of the underlined word from the given
alternatives.
Looking at that portrait, Shreya jumped with a sudden
fright. He drove the mendicant away and closed the door.
1. Pain 1. Attendant
2. Excitement 2. Investigator
3. Horror  3. Beggar 
4. Contentment 4. Shepherd
344.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 345.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Conventional
1. Innovative Aarti brought a gift wrapped in silver paper.
2. Global 1. Past
3. Usual  2. Present 
4. Sustainable 3. Future
4. Glad

346.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 347.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Disorient Variety
1. Distort 1. Diversity 
2. Dissolve 2. Similarity
3. Distract  3. affinity
4. Disburse 4. Dilution

348.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 349.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Zenith Novice
1. Flourish 1. Amateur 
2. Denounce 2. Doyen
3. Outburst 3. Veteran
4. Apex  4. Stalwart

350.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.
Notorious
1. Conscious
2. Noble
3. Disgraceful 
4. Sensible

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351.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 352.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
word ‘paucity’. underlined word in the given sentence.
1. Wealth My broken wrist is the impediment preventing me
2. Abundance from finishing my new novel.
3. Excess 1. Assistant
4. Scarcity  2. Hurdle 
3. Indifference
4. Concurrence
353.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 354.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Protect
1. Attack They were kind hosts.
2. Defend  1. Scrawny
3. Scream 2. Active
4. Approach 3. Cordial 
4. Understanding

355.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 356.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Serendipity
1. Convergence The computer rectified the mistake in typing.
2. Paradox 1. Alphabets
3. Coincidence  2. Thief
4. Duplicity 3. Error 
4. Lines

357.) Read the sentence carefully and select the 358.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
synonym of the underlined word from the given underlined word.
alternatives.
After checking the whole manuscript, he felt bad.
She invested some part of her annual income to 1. Expressing
augment the standard and condition of her family. 2. Analysing 
1. Curtail 3. Finding
2. Regulate 4. Reading
3. Detain
4. Elevate 

359.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 360.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.
He had a reputation of being a prudent businessman.
1. Wealthy All the ingredients in the cake need to be mixed
2. Cautious  properly.
3. Reckless 1. Poured
4. Dishonest 2. Blended 
3. Transferred
4. Thrown
361.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 362.) Read the sentence carefully and select the
underlined word in the given sentence. synonym of the underlined word from the given
alternatives.
It was a significant moment in the history of the
school. The Chairman insinuated that there will be an
1. Sudden increase in the salary of all the workers.
2. Insignificant 1. Confirmed
3. Useful 2. Implied 
4. Important  3. Indulged
4. Promulgated

363.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 364.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Glance
Silence does seldom harm. 1. Flash
1. Heal 2. Gaze
2. Benefit 3. Glimpse 
3. Reparation 4. Stare
4. Hurt 

365.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 366.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Catch
1. Grab  All the ingredients in the cake need to be mixed
2. Drop properly.
3. Turn 1. Blended 
4. Lose 2. Transferred
3. Thrown
4. Poured

367.) Read the sentence carefully and select the 368.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
synonym of the underlined word from the given underlined word.
alternatives. He had a reputation of being a prudent businessman.
1. Reckless
She invested some part of her annual income to 2. Dishonest
augment the standard and condition of her family. 3. Wealthy
1. Curtail 4. Cautious 
2. Elevate 
3. Detain
4. Regulate
369.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 370.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.

It was a significant moment in the history of the After checking the whole manuscript, he felt bad.
school. 1. Analysing 
1. Important  2. Reading
2. Useful 3. Finding
3. Sudden 4. Expressing
4. Insignificant

371.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 372.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Protect
1. Approach The computer rectified the mistake in typing.
2. Scream 1. Thief
3. Attack 2. Lines
4. Defend  3. Alphabets
4. Error 

373.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 374.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
Serendipity
They were kind hosts. 1. Coincidence 
1. Scrawny 2. Convergence
2. Active 3. Duplicity
3. Understanding 4. Paradox
4. Cordial 

375.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the

italicised word in the sentence.
A live band added extra sparkle to the occasion.
1. Lethargy
2. Lifelessness
3. Blandness
4. Cheerfulness 

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376.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 377.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘conceal’. word ‘conceal’.
1. Hide  1. Erase
2. Erase 2. Reveal
3. Discover 3. Discover
4. Reveal 4. Hide 
378.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 379.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
italicised word in the sentence. given word.
A live band added extra sparkle to the occasion. Flip
1. Lifelessness 1. Renovate
2. Cheerfulness  2. Reverse 
3. Blandness 3. Pour
4. Lethargy 4. Screw

380.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 381.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the following sentence.
Eccentric
1. Dilapidated One should always be grateful to one’s teachers.
2. Identical 1. Honest
3. Peculiar  2. Cautious
4. Conventional 3. Thankful 
4. Abusive

382.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 383.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Eccentric Flip
1. Peculiar  1. Screw
2. Dilapidated 2. Renovate
3. Conventional 3. Reverse 
4. Identical 4. Pour

384.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 385.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. underlined word in the following sentence.

One should always be grateful to one’s teachers. One should always be grateful to one’s teachers.
1. Honest 1. Cautious
2. Cautious 2. Thankful 
3. Thankful  3. Honest
4. Abusive 4. Abusive

386.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 387.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Eccentric Flip
1. Dilapidated 1. Reverse 
2. Identical 2. Pour
3. Peculiar  3. Screw
4. Conventional 4. Renovate
388.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 389.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.
Flip
One should always be grateful to one’s teachers. 1. Pour
1. Honest 2. Renovate
2. Cautious 3. Screw
3. Abusive 4. Reverse 
4. Thankful 

390.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 391.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Eccentric Abandon
1. Peculiar  1. Desert 
2. Dilapidated 2. Protect
3. Conventional 3. Degrade
4. Identical 4. Undertake

392.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 393.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
It was certain that riots will precede civil war. Vital
1. Ante cede  1. Weak
2. Cease 2. Bright
3. Prolong 3. Essential 
4. Intensify 4. Dull

394.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 395.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Vital It was certain that riots will precede civil war.
1. Dull 1. Intensify
2. Weak 2. Prolong
3. Bright 3. Ante cede 
4. Essential  4. Cease

396.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 397.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Abandon
1. Undertake She has devoted herself to the service of poor.
2. Desert  1. gratified
3. Protect 2. extended
4. Degrade 3. devastated
4. dedicated 
398.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 399.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

Rahul was a very obstinate person. The judgement was fair, based on her relationship
1. Stable with the accused.
2. Cheerful 1. Content
3. Factual 2. Funny
4. Stubborn  3. Impartial 
4. White

400.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.
Acquire
1. Mesmerise
2. Yield
3. Obtain 
4. Regulate

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401.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 402.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Venerable Venerable
1. Indecisive 1. Insignificant
2. Insignificant 2. Mischievous
3. Respectable  3. Indecisive
4. Mischievous 4. Respectable 

403.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 404.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.

She has devoted herself to the service of poor. The judgement was fair, based on her relationship
1. extended with the accused.
2. devastated 1. Impartial 
3. gratified 2. Funny
4. dedicated  3. White
4. Content
405.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 406.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Acquire
1. Yield Rahul was a very obstinate person.
2. Regulate 1. Stubborn 
3. Mesmerise 2. Stable
4. Obtain  3. Cheerful
4. Factual

407.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 408.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

Rahul was a very obstinate person. The judgement was fair, based on her relationship
1. Factual with the accused.
2. Stubborn  1. Funny
3. Stable 2. White
4. Cheerful 3. Content
4. Impartial 

409.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 410.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Acquire
1. Regulate She has devoted herself to the service of poor.
2. Yield 1. dedicated 
3. Obtain  2. devastated
4. Mesmerise 3. extended
4. gratified

411.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 412.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Venerable Venerable
1. Indecisive 1. Indecisive
2. Mischievous 2. Insignificant
3. Insignificant 3. Mischievous
4. Respectable  4. Respectable 

413.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 414.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Acquire
1. Regulate Rahul was a very obstinate person.
2. Yield 1. Stubborn 
3. Obtain  2. Cheerful
4. Mesmerise 3. Factual
4. Stable
415.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 416.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.

The judgement was fair, based on her relationship She has devoted herself to the service of poor.
with the accused. 1. devastated
1. Content 2. dedicated 
2. White 3. gratified
3. Funny 4. extended
4. Impartial 

417.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 418.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Consolidate
Absorb 1. Disperse
1. Dissolve 2. Manage
2. Emit 3. Distintegrate
3. Throw up 4. Integrate 
4. Consume 

419.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 420.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Consolidate
Absorb 1. Integrate 
1. Emit 2. Disperse
2. Throw up 3. Distintegrate
3. Dissolve 4. Manage
4. Consume 

421.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 422.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. word ‘erudite’.
Our teacher has proposed the project in a foreign 1. Scholarly 
university. 2. Simplistic
1. Accepted 3. Naïve
2. Suggested  4. Ignorant
3. Declared
4. Adopted
423.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 424.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘erudite’. underlined word.
1. Simplistic Our teacher has proposed the project in a foreign
2. Naïve university.
3. Ignorant 1. Adopted
4. Scholarly  2. Suggested 
3. Accepted
4. Declared

425.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

word ‘erudite’.
1. Simplistic
2. Naïve
3. Ignorant
4. Scholarly 

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426.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 427.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Our teacher has proposed the project in a foreign Meticulous
university. 1. Hefty
1. Adopted 2. Unsafe
2. Accepted 3. Slim
3. Suggested  4. Mindful 
4. Declared

428.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 429.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.
Meticulous
Always pursue your dreams with utmost dedication. 1. Hefty
1. Shun 2. Mindful 
2. Avoid 3. Slim
3. Reprove 4. Unsafe
4. Follow 

430.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 431.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.

Always pursue your dreams with utmost dedication. Hostile

1. Reprove 1. Unfriendly 
2. Avoid 2. Hospitable
3. Follow  3. Empathetic
4. Shun 4. Pleasant
432.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 433.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word from the sentence. given word.
Ready Abound
She was preparing dinner in an organised manner 1. Increase
using well-equipped tools while listening to the 2. Succeed
radio. 3. Adequate
1. Listening 4. Flourish 
2. Organised
3. Preparing 
4. Equipped

434.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 435.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Insidious
1. Secure Matching
2. Protected 1. Distinguishing
3. Harmful  2. Appointing
4. Safe 3. Adoring
4. Resembling 

436.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 437.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He was offered a __________(moderate) price for his
Peruse bungalow.
1. Check  1. reasonable 
2. Draw 2. sustainable
3. Narrate 3. respectable
4. Pursue 4. considerable

438.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 439.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Feeble
The salesman yielded to the demands of his corrupt 1. Weak 
boss. 2. Strong
1. Courted 3. Baneful
2. Hounded 4. Unheedful
3. Trended
4. Conceded 
440.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 441.) Select the most appropriate one-word
given word. substitution of the given group of words.

Zealous A similarity between like features of two things, on

1. Detached which a comparison may be based.
2. Indifferent 1. Analogy 
3. Enthusiastic  2. Amalgamation
4. Apathetic 3. Apathy
4. Ambiguity

442.) Read the given sentence and select the most 443.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
appropriate synonym of the word ‘Vigilant’ from the bracketed word given in the sentence.
following options. The efforts will be _______________ (vain) if we do
not submit the project report on time.
The burglar was very cautious, so he avoided the 1. delightful
security perfectly as they didn’t find any proof. 2. careless
1. proof 3. sensible
2. cautious  4. useless 
3. burglar
4. security

444.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 445.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Consent
1. Avert Unbiased
2. Disturb 1. Organisational
3. Assent  2. Objective 
4. Dissent 3. Definitive
4. Subjective

446.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 447.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
given word. highlighted word.
The government’s utilitarian stance was appreciated
Consequence by all.
1. Origin 1. thrust
2. Outcome  2. distasteful
3. Start 3. fanciful
4. Begin 4. useful 
448.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 449.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.

The committee wanted us to explain this in detail. In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
1. Elaborate  Member States express their commitment to protect
2. Collect the planet from degradation and take urgent action on
3. Keen climate change.
4. Trouble 1. pollution
2. hazard
3. approval
4. degeneration 

450.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.

Certain
1. Doubtful
2. Approval
3. Definite 
4. Caution

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451.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 452.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Intriguing
1. Interesting  The company was engaged in spurious trade
2. Stunning practices.
3. Ravishing 1. Spacious
4. Glorifying 2. Effective
3. Fraudulent 
4. Trendy

453.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 454.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
I always enjoy the company of respectful teachers. He became __________(verbose) after a few drinks.
1. insolent 1. aggressive
2. dutiful  2. talkative 
3. admiring 3. exhaustive
4. derogatory 4. decisive
455.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 456.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Vendetta
Incredible 1. Vacillation
1. Realistic 2. Passion
2. Reasonable 3. Dilemma
3. Unachievable 4. Disagreement 
4. Unbelievable 

457.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 458.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Adamant Authentic
1. Soft 1. Genuine 
2. Adaptable 2. False
3. Stubborn  3. Doubtful
4. Flexible 4. Corrupt

459.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 460.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.
It was due to treacherous leaders that he decided to
leave the party. The benevolent gesture of the rich merchant was
1. Disloyal  appreciated by all.
2. Transient 1. Sober
3. Ravenous 2. Sombre
4. Devoted 3. Numb
4. Generous 

461.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 462.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.
He is very ___________ (Eager) to join the Air
Force. Tedious
1. irksome 1. Wholesome
2. dubious 2. Tiresome 
3. keen  3. Threescore
4. unconcerned 4. Repetitive

463.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 464.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Diligent Apathy
1. Awful 1. Indifference 
2. Spiteful 2. Empathy
3. Faithful 3. Hostility
4. Careful  4. Aversion
465.) Select the option that is similar in meaning to 466.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
the given word. underlined word in the given sentence.

Hapless She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.

1. Happy 1. trenchant
2. Fortunate 2. impudence 
3. Distasteful 3. tedious
4. Unfortunate  4. taciturn

467.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 468.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
The hunter drew his bow, but only managed to sever
Immerse the paw of the wolf before the wolf ran off.
1. Emerge 1. join
2. Distant 2. bind
3. Involve  3. mix
4. Uncover 4. ramify 

469.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 470.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
The investment scheme had been a scam all along. Genial
1. Swindle  1. Cheerful 
2. Successful 2. Optimistic
3. Plain 3. Despondent
4. Failure 4. Positive

471.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 472.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Absorbed
After my first visit to Boston, I spent almost every 1. Replaced
winter in the North. Once I went on a visit to a New 2. Restored
England village with its frozen lakes and vast snow 3. Soaked 
fields. 4. Preoccupied
1. shallow
2. extensive 
3. minimal
4. solid
473.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 474.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Jargon
1. Eloquence Fierce
2. Formality 1. Gentle
3. Slang  2. Fraud
4. Verboseness 3. Aggressive 
4. Fanatic

475.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.

Misanthropic
1. Sociable
2. Humanitarian
3. Antisocial 
4. Philanthropic

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476.) Select the most appropriate synonym to 477.) Select the most appropriate synonym to
substitute the underlined word. substitute the underlined word.
The crowd cheered the cricketer.
My mother said to me that she had gone through a 1. Attracted
very strict and traditional education. 2. Distracted
1. demagogy 3. Encouraged 
2. pedagogy  4. Dropped
3. analogy
4. mythology

478.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 479.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word given in brackets to fill in the blank. given word.
She looked ___________(luminous) in the diamond Transgression
necklace. 1. Violation 
1. impudent 2. Virtue
2. strident 3. Metamorphosis
3. resplendent  4. Success
4. transcendent
480.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 481.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word from the sentence. given word.
Dangerous Crooked
The traffic police have released a safe advisory that 1. Toasted
driving without seat belts is risky, beneficial, and 2. Twisted 
fearful for human life. 3. Taken
1. Beneficial 4. Admirable
2. Safe
3. Released
4. Risky 

482.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 483.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Announced
Earnestly 1. Secret
1. Sincerely  2. Declared 
2. Wordily 3. Hid
3. Ambiguously 4. Estrange
4. Verbosely

484.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 485.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Exuberance
1. Laziness The hot sun enervated the labourer to the extent that
2. Sympathy he collapsed.
3. Vibrancy  1. energise
4. Impartiality 2. alleviate
3. weaken 
4. elevate

486.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 487.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Genuine Gentle
1. Erroneous 1. Fierce
2. Authentic  2. Sympathetic 
3. Deceptive 3. Ferocious
4. Fabricated 4. Cruel
488.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 489.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Predicament Glorify
1. Blessing 1. Praise 
2. Solution 2. Strengthen
3. Ease 3. Stupefy
4. Quandary  4. Simplify

490.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 491.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Extinct
The boxer showed audacity by agreeing to fight the 1. Vanished 
champion. 2. Active
1. Desperation 3. Living
2. Courage  4. Vibrant
3. Honesty
4. Reparation

492.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 493.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Extol
1. Punish Judicious
2. Praise  1. Sensible 
3. Reward 2. Imprudent
4. Dismay 3. Careless
4. Short-sighted

494.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 495.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
highlighted word. italicised word in the given sentence.
His modest nature made all the difference.
1. shy  In most organisations there are predators who take
2. dry advantage over the meek ones.
3. horrific 1. benefactors
4. courageous 2. supporters
3. exploiters 
4. philanthropists
496.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 497.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. highlighted word in the given sentence.

Fragile A strong man is a mediator between divine and

1. Fanatic mortal fate.
2. Firm 1. Delightful
3. Composed 2. Sincere
4. Delicate  3. Lethal 
4. Overjoyed

498.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 499.) Select the synonym of the word ‘reproduce’
given word. from the sentence.
Connote Many scientific researches have proved that DNA
1. Criticise replicates itself in the human body and is an enzyme
2. Care based catalyst reaction.
3. Convey  1. Reaction
4. Comment 2. Replicates 
3. Researches
4. Proved

500.) Select the most appropriate synonym to

substitute the underlined word.

The weather forecast mentioned that there would be a

cloud burst this afternoon.
1. snowfall
2. sandstorm
3. rainstorm 
4. famine

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501.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 502.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
highlighted word. underlined word in the given sentence.
This is credible information provided by the The guest was heckled by the spectators.
informer. 1. Aided
1. digestible 2. Calmed
2. dependable  3. Taunted 
3. detachable 4. Helped
4. commendable
503.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 504.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘Keen’ from the given sentence. underlined word in the following sentence.

I am eager and happy to visit the beautiful city of Although the new fashion trend was quite popular,
Darjeeling next month with my family. some critics were quick to deride it as a passing fad.
1. happy 1. Hail
2. eager  2. Ridicule 
3. visit 3. Applaud
4. beautiful 4. Detest

505.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 506.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
A colossal amount of money has been wasted on the
construction of a new administrative building. Compel
1. small 1. Give
2. miniature 2. Allow
3. huge  3. Stop
4. micro 4. Obligate 

507.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 508.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the word ‘Capable’ from the given sentence.
blank.
Jayesh was competent and the best candidate for the
The security cameras can automatically post of clerk in the interview, whereas others were
____________ (rotate) to monitor the entire hallway. inefficient and irritating.
1. resolve 1. best
2. evolve 2. competent 
3. devolve 3. irritating
4. revolve  4. inefficient

509.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 510.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘Scrutiny’ from the given sentence. given word.
Resentment
The company's strategic plan included a 1. Calmness
comprehensive analysis of market trends and 2. Anger 
consumer behaviour. 3. Relaxation
1. Trends 4. Happiness
2. Behaviour
3. Comprehensive
4. Analysis 
511.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 512.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the following sentence. given word.
The politician’s pompous rhetoric during the Tranquil
campaign failed to garner much support from the 1. Fierce
public. 2. Peaceful 
1. Conciliatory 3. Dilemma
2. Diplomatic 4. Anxious
3. Benign
4. Supercilious 

513.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 514.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.
The event, in a cramped space, was totally bizarre in He was the discreet boy in our group but more
my view. hardworking than all of us.
1. Usual 1. outspoken
2. Odd  2. loud
3. Normal 3. reserved 
4. Customary 4. noisy

515.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 516.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the word ‘Pervasive’ from the given sentence.
blank.
The scientist's hypothesis was substantiated by
The factory has been ________(exhaling) black extensive research and experimentation.
smoke from its chimney. 1. Substantiated
1. indicting 2. Experimentation
2. emitting  3. Hypothesis
3. remitting 4. Extensive 
4. preserving

517.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 518.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. given word.
Caves like Ajanta lie in perpetual darkness.
1. Huge Diminutive
2. Extreme 1. Enormous
3. Permanent  2. Propaganda
4. Brief 3. Distinguish
4. Miniature 
519.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 520.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Conspicuous
Camouflage 1. Opaque
1. Sabotage 2. Unnoticeable
2. Execute 3. Obvious 
3. Disguise  4. Effective
4. Gigantic

521.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 522.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.
The teacher was accused of brazen favouritism in
assigning the grades. The ruins of this building do tell us the story of a
1. Ashamed defunct organisation.
2. Shy 1. ancient
3. Modest 2. obsolete 
4. Unashamed  3. prominent
4. contemporary

523.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 524.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word in the given sentence.

The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for the The doctors say that majority of the people who
inmates. attended the fest are ill due to eating of adulterated
1. dilapidated  food.
2. dissipated 1. contaminated 
3. reprobated 2. damp
4. meliorated 3. lascivious
4. spicy

525.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the

underlined word in the given sentence.
We cannot achieve success until these antiquated
policies are not amended.
1. New
2. Outdated 
3. Current
4. Updated

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526.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 527.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word from the following sentence. given word.
Magical Worn
The stories of The Arabian Nights are enchanting, 1. Energetic
interesting, vivacious, and natural. 2. Dilapidated 
1. interesting 3. Diminutive
2. vivacious 4. Dilemma
3. natural
4. enchanting 

528.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 529.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Challenge
1. Acceptance Specify the issue of feminism in your own words.
2. Chagrin 1. refute
3. Exert 2. define 
4. Dare  3. brief
4. criticise

530.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 531.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Erudite Despite having a lot of work to do, he spent the whole
1. Ignorant day engaging in frivolous activities like playing video
2. Knowledgeable  games and watching TV.
3. Naïve 1. detestable
4. Simple 2. worthless 
3. secretive
4. mischievous

532.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 533.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
Sometimes, she passes sarcastic remarks on
everyone. Bewitching
1. Exceptional 1. Alluring 
2. Hostile  2. Repulsive
3. Complimentary 3. Rude
4. Quite 4. Painful
534.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 535.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Comprehend In order to protect his identity, the spy had to efface
1. Deter all evidence of his true name and occupation from his
2. Complex personal documents.
3. Assimilate  1. clarify
4. Distort 2. destroy 
3. reveal
4. maintain

536.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 537.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Requirement
Objection 1. Importance
1. Sanction 2. Vague
2. Moan 3. Essential 
3. Disapproval  4. Serious
4. Counter

538.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 539.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Callous
1. Inordinate Deterioration
2. Insensitive  1. Demonstration
3. Compassionate 2. Retrogression 
4. Unshackle 3. Ramification
4. Malfunction

540.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 541.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.
She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.
1. relieved All the employees feel that continuing working there
2. angered is perilous to their careers.
3. confused  1. Convenient
4. unfazed 2. Helpful
3. Dangerous 
4. Suitable
542.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 543.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Colleague
1. Exempt The decision of the committee may mitigate the
2. Consult growth of the organisation.
3. Co-worker  1. Divert
4. Distend 2. Accelerate
3. Show
4. Lessen 

544.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 545.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

The children did not like the abominable table Assuagement

manners of old aunt. 1. Consignment
1. stringent 2. Mollification 
2. obnoxious  3. Stratification
3. delectable 4. Ruthlessness
4. inflexible

546.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 547.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is a blank.
human right—fundamental to everyone’s health,
dignity and prosperity. I ________ (itemise) the work that will have to be
1. wealth done.
2. immorality 1. enumerate 
3. grace  2. impart
4. enthusiasm 3. conceal
4. assess

548.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 549.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

During lockdown, the government and NGOs tried Indispensable

their best to look after people who were destitute. 1. Eternal
1. elite 2. Essential 
2. haughty 3. Memorable
3. impoverished  4. Forceful
4. patriotic
550.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence.

He was put behind bars for his act of forgery.

1. embezzling
2. murdering
3. counterfeiting 
4. coaxing

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551.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 552.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
His conceit prevented him from accepting any
criticism, even if it was meant to be constructive. Prolific
1. modesty 1. Unsuccessful
2. prejudice 2. Unproductive
3. egotism  3. Productive 
4. cowardice 4. Lazy

553.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 554.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.
The transient rains have caused harm to the crops in Education gives people the knowledge and skills they
the north. need to stay healthy, get jobs and foster tolerance.
1. Long 1. lethargy
2. Fleeting  2. entrench
3. Perpetual 3. distrust
4. Stable 4. endurance 

555.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 556.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word from the following sentence. given word.
Ambitious
He aspires to be a future diplomat but he will have to Makeshift
improve his decision-making skills. 1. Resourceful
1. skills 2. Inconsiderate
2. aspires  3. Provisional 
3. improve 4. Perpetual
4. decision
557.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 558.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. word ‘Flung’ from the given sentence.
Survey
1. Disregard The entrepreneur's innovative strategies propelled his
2. Apathy startup to success.
3. Slothful 1. Innovative
4. Scrutinise  2. Propelled 
3. Success
4. Strategies

559.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 560.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the given word.
blank.
Unique
Happiness is not something you ________ (adjourn) 1. Exclusive 
for the future. It is something you design for the 2. General
present. 3. Ordinary
1. rejuvenate 4. Usual
2. postpone 
3. constitute
4. decimate

561.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 562.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
Despite the professor's best efforts to explain the Hesitate
complex theory, it took me a while to decipher the 1. Hassle
meaning of the text. 2. Haste
1. foresee 3. Stumble
2. interpret  4. Dither 
3. conceal
4. predict

563.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 564.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word.
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a global
education crisis. The neighbour’s words always tantalise us.
1. legacy 1. Pacify
2. hoard 2. Misguide
3. catastrophe  3. Direct
4. inhibition 4. Provoke 
565.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 566.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the underlined word in the following sentence.
blank. She’s so benevolent that she can’t even harm a fly, let
alone hurting someone.
It is hard to draw clear lines of ________ (division) 1. Gloomy
between work and leisure. 2. Grudging
1. procrastination 3. Unfortunate
2. administration 4. Compassionate 
3. comprehension
4. demarcation 

567.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 568.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Demand for water is also rapidly rising due to I am in a difficult predicament as I have two offers at
population growth, urbanisation and increasing a time.
pressures from the agriculture and energy sector. 1. Success
1. luxuriously 2. Offer
2. hopefully 3. Dilemma 
3. promptly  4. Advantage
4. leisurely

569.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 570.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for
Precise action by all countries—poor, rich and middle-income
1. Vague —to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.
2. General 1. conceal
3. Accurate  2. holistic
4. Ambiguous 3. growl
4. boost 

571.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 572.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.
She is painfully introverted, but an intelligent girl.
1. Bold Great leaders don’t ignore trivial things.
2. Outspoken 1. Urgent
3. Social 2. Small 
4. Shy  3. Informal
4. Serious
573.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 574.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Soothe Fervour
1. Instigate 1. Enthusiasm 
2. Escalate 2. Disgust
3. Pacify  3. Hatred
4. Move 4. Apathy

575.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word in the given sentence.
She became frantic as she lost her purse on the busy
streets of the markets.
1. Hectic
2. Composed
3. Audacious
4. Agitated 

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576.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 577.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.

Indispensable The chubby player was clearly told to bring his

1. Imperative  corpulent body into a good shape.
2. Destructive 1. lanky
3. Invariable 2. deformed
4. Drastic 3. rotund 
4. plush

578.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 579.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Feasibility
Elaborate 1. Heavy
1. Easy 2. Probability 
2. Simple 3. Sustainability
3. Complex  4. Impropriety
4. Plain
580.) Select the most appropriate synonym for the 581.) Select the most appropriate synonym of
given word. ‘potential’ in the given sentence.

Strength I have seen Radhya growing in the last few years; she
1. Power  now has the capability to fight worse situations.
2. Weakness 1. Growing
3. Recluse 2. Worse
4. Disability 3. Capability 
4. Situations

582.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 583.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Fraudulent blank.
1. Counterfeit 
2. Unimaginative She looked ________ (amazed) when she heard the
3. Genuine news.
4. Dissimilar 1. astonished 
2. afflicted
3. induced
4. inspired

584.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 585.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
blank.
Syam does not intervene in others’ affairs.
1. Meddle  The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot
2. Trouble from Shakespeare.
3. Help 1. essence 
4. Speak 2. peel
3. subsistence
4. blueprint

586.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 587.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.

He lost the golden opportunity due to his habit of Paragon

procrastination. 1. Associate
1. indecisiveness  2. Epitome 
2. submissiveness 3. Transient
3. impulsiveness 4. Grumpy
4. inquisitiveness
588.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 589.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the word ‘Bleak’ from the given sentence.
blank.
He looked gloomy, frail, broken and slow after the
The text ___________ (implies) to several themes sudden demise of his brother.
that need closer examination. 1. sudden
1. embellishes 2. slow
2. apprehends 3. gloomy 
3. alludes  4. frail
4. deceives

590.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 591.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. underlined word in the given sentence.
He wore a bizarre outfit for the party.
1. Normal She detests capsicum so much that she would prefer
2. Familiar going empty stomach.
3. Usual 1. prompts
4. Weird  2. loathes 
3. rebels
4. marvels

592.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 593.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.

Timid Proposal
1. Magical 1. Refusal
2. Nervous  2. Filling
3. Honest 3. Scheme 
4. Fearless 4. Addition

594.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 595.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
word ‘Ravishing’ from the given sentence. given word.
Dynamic
The architect designed a stunning skyscraper with a 1. Energetic 
sophisticated structural system. 2. Halt
1. System 3. Innate
2. Stunning  4. Famous
3. Sophisticated
4. Skyscraper
596.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 597.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Hideous
1. Pretty Quell
2. Attractive 1. Encourage
3. Repulsive  2. Invite
4. Plain 3. Suppress 
4. Beseech

598.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 599.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. given word.
Let us adjourn the meeting here, as it is lunchtime
now. Repercussion
1. Stimulate 1. Recusation
2. Prohibit 2. Apprehension
3. Postpone  3. Duplication
4. Expedite 4. Consequence 

600.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word from the following sentence.
Damage
Every war in the history originates because of the
greed of the rulers which was satisfied after mass
destruction.
1. Greed
2. Satisfied
3. Destruction 
4. Originates

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601.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 602.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Faithful
1. Fickle Flout
2. Wavering 1. Rash
3. Devoted  2. Poke
4. Untrustworthy 3. Rude
4. Defy 
603.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 604.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. highlighted word in the following sentence.
Slack
1. Activated Ravi was baffled at the question asked by his teacher.
2. Thrive 1. Confused 
3. Stack 2. Angered
4. Inactive  3. Amused
4. Excited

605.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 606.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. highlighted word.
No barrier can stop her from achieving her goals. This notion of equality is a thing of the past.
1. entrance 1. relief
2. transit 2. religion
3. obstacle  3. belief 
4. stony path 4. role

607.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 608.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. highlighted word.

Battle He ordained him as the successor to the throne.

1. Provoking 1. entertained
2. Argument 2. silenced
3. Quarrel 3. sustained
4. Combat  4. proclaimed 

609.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 610.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word in the given sentence. underlined word.
Chayan exercises great influence over his pupils. I found the TV show to be vulgar.
1. experts 1. refined
2. beginners 2. abusive 
3. attendants 3. entertaining
4. students  4. defined

611.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 612.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
underlined word. highlighted word in the following sentence.

The production of a solar powered vehicle in 2015 His statement was equivocal and so, the board of
was in nascent stage. directors could not come to a decision about the
1. Coherent project.
2. Grateful 1. Ambiguous 
3. Budding  2. Determined
4. Endless 3. Disrespectful
4. Revolutionary
613.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 614.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word in the given sentence.
Impetuous I need to know the timetable of your upcoming
1. Content foreign trip.
2. Impulsive  1. data
3. Composed 2. catalogue
4. Spontaneous 3. schedule 
4. record

615.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 616.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. highlighted word in the following sentence.

Obstinate My parents decided to sell the obsolete machinery

1. Stubborn  lying in the farm and renovate the place.
2. Ordinary 1. Overweight
3. Old 2. Expensive
4. Obsolete 3. Corroded
4. Outdated 

617.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 618.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Fragile
Bifurcation 1. Brittle 
1. Amalgam 2. Unkempt
2. Assembling 3. Intense
3. Confluence 4. Sturdy
4. Division 

619.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 620.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Hesitate blank.
1. Conceal The athlete’s perseverance and mental toughness
2. Recoil ________(facilitate) her to overcome adversity and
3. Falter  achieve her goals.
4. Blabber 1. enabled 
2. hindered
3. restricted
4. limited
621.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 622.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Repulsive Obsession
1. Reliable 1. Fascination 
2. Uniform 2. Unconcern
3. Disgusting  3. Sympathy
4. Attractive 4. Discrimination

623.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 624.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Amicable Peculiar
1. Friendly  1. Normal
2. Harsh 2. Jovial
3. Generous 3. Neat
4. Proud 4. Strange 

625.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

given word.
Design
1. Inspect
2. Copy
3. Destroy
4. Fabricate 

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626.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 627.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Elegant Diminish
1. Ugly 1. Weaken 
2. Tall 2. Relegate
3. Mighty 3. Prevent
4. Graceful  4. Demote

628.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 629.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Insist blank.
1. Persist  The athlete’s injury was a ________(defeat) for the
2. Heist team’s chances of winning the championship.
3. Resist 1. setback 
4. Assist 2. stress
3. progression
4. breakthrough
630.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 631.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Distinguished Cordial
1. Mirrored 1. Aromatic
2. Dignified  2. Friendly 
3. Mediocre 3. Unfriendly
4. Dramatic 4. Brave

632.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 633.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Grief blank.
1. Jollity The sun was setting over the mountains, painting the
2. Content sky with ________(energetic) shades of orange and
3. Pleasure pink.
4. Pain  1. bright
2. vibrant 
3. faded
4. reactive

634.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 635.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the given word.
blank. Determined
She’s reading a ________(secrecy) novel and can’t 1. Flexible
wait to find out who the killer is. 2. Famous
1. mystery  3. Elevated
2. crisis 4. Decisive 
3. complication
4. difficulty

636.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 637.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. underlined word.
Obvious Ray was cynical about love.
1. Murky 1. prolific
2. Clear  2. trusting
3. Opaque 3. obese
4. Ambiguous 4. pessimistic 

638.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 639.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Hazard Trivial
1. Accident  1. Formal
2. Marvel 2. Minor 
3. Ardent 3. Fatal
4. Miracle 4. Decisive
640.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 641.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Peril Barbed
1. Ignorance 1. Kind
2. Danger  2. Gentle
3. Entertainment 3. Passive
4. Joke 4. Spiteful 

642.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 643.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Enchanted blank.
1. Repelling The medical procedure was successful, but the patient
2. Cursed experienced some minor ________(troubles) during
3. Disgusted recovery.
4. Appealing  1. complications 
2. applications
3. obligations
4. transformations

644.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 645.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Laconic Mild
1. Certain 1. Scathing
2. Fanciful 2. Brittle
3. Reasonable 3. Gentle 
4. Concise  4. Severe

646.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 647.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Pretend Tedious
1. Reign 1. Hostile
2. Align 2. Dreary 
3. Benign 3. Carefree
4. Feign  4. Dynamic
648.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 649.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the
Glimpse blank.
1. Examine The novel’s intricate plot and rich character
2. Stare development kept readers ________(committed) from
3. Observe the beginning to the end.
4. Glance  1. dismantled
2. detached
3. secluded
4. engaged 

650.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word in the given sentence.
Shiya had more grit than her other siblings.
1. level
2. gap
3. power
4. courage 

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651.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the 652.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the
given word. given word.
Magnificent Plunge
1. Justify 1. Dive 
2. Modest 2. Fly
3. Glorious  3. Transgress
4. Highest 4. Rush

653.) Select the most appropriate synonym of the

underlined word.
The girl was manacled and locked in the room.
1. fettered 
2. liberated
3. unfastened
4. unbinded
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