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Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: A — Shrewd
Astute - very clever, good at judging people or situations Shrewd- able to make good decisions because you understand a situation well Dull- not interesting or exciting, boring Impolite- behaving in a way that is not socially correct Crude- simple and basic, without much detail, skill, etc.
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: A — Illustrative
Expository - intended to explain or describe something Illustrative- serving as an example or explanation Temperamental- often and suddenly changing the way you behave or feel Obligatory- that you must do Dubious- not sure or certain
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: C — Gleaming
Sparkling - shining with many small points of light Gleaming- bright and shiny from being cleaned Dismal- causing or showing sadness Muffled- to make a sound quieter and less clear Unexciting- not interesting, stirring, or stimulating; unexciting but likable.
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: C — Wander
Wander- to walk somewhere slowly with no particular sense of direction or purpose Amble to walk at a slow relaxed speed Bustle - to move in a busy, noisy, or exciting way Stare - to look at somebody or something for a long time because you are surprised, shocked, etc. Trot- to move forward at a speed that is faster than a walk
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: B — slick
‘Slick’ means clever at persuading people but perhaps not completely honest. The given sentence states that the university team won the match in the end with a slick(cunning) move. Hence, ‘slick’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: B — Agitated
Agitated- feeling or appearing troubled or nervous. Initiated- to start something Animated- interesting and full of energy Triumphed- to achieve success
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: B — Godsend
Serendipity- the fact of finding something valuable or interesting by accident or something pleasant happening by chance Godsend- something unexpected that is very useful because it comes just when it is needed Sibilance- a hissing quality of sound, or the hissing sound itself Catastrophe- a sudden disaster that causes great suffering or damage Surreptitious- done secretly
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: C — Matches
Complements- a thing that goes together well with something else Matches- to look good with something else Disarrays- a state of confusion and complete lack of organization in a situation or place Relegates- to put somebody/something into a lower level or position Drains- a pipe or hole in the ground that dirty water etc. goes down to be carried away
Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .
Correct option: C — Optimism
Sanguinity- cheerfully optimistic Optimism- the feeling that the future will be good or successful Acrimony- angry and bitter feelings or words Despondence- feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression despondent Distrust- the feeling that you cannot believe somebody/something
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.
Correct option: C — Malevolent
Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Benevolent - well meaning and kindly. Kind - having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature. Generous - showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is necessary or expected. Compassionate - feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
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