This is the verbal ability questions and answers section on “Synonyms” with explanation for various interview, competitive examination and entrance test. Solved examples with detailed answer description, explanation are given and it would be easy to understand.
Synonyms Verbal Ability
Q1. Jovial
A. Incredulous
B. Merry
C. Revolting
D. Dizzy
Q2. Indifferent
A. Neutral
B. Unkind
C. Precious
D. Mean
Q3. Simulate
A. Excite
B. Imitate
C. Trick
D. Apelike
Q4. Charisma
A. Ghost
B. Force
C. Charm
D. Courage
Q5. Apportion
A. Divide
B. Decide
C. Cut
D. Squabble
Q6. Generic
A. General
B. Cheap
C. Fresh
D. Elderly
Q7. Qualm
A. Distress
B. Impunity
C. Persevere
D. Scruple
Q8. Wary
A. Calm
B. Curved
C. Confused
D. Cautious
Q9. Distort
A. Wrong
B. Evil
C. Deform
D. Harm
Q10. Sumptuous
A. Delirious
B. Gorgeous
C. Perilous
D. Luxurious
Answers:
Q1: B (Merry)
Explanation: jovial means good humored or merry
Q2: A (Neutral)
Explanation: to be indifferent is to be marked by impartiality or to be neutral
Q3: B (Imitate)
Explanation: to simulate is to assume the outward appearance of, or to imitate
Q4: C (Charms)
Explanation: charisma is magnetic charm or appeal
Q5: A (Divide)
Explanation: to apportion is to divide and share out
Q6: A (General)
Explanation: generic means having the characteristic of a whole group, or general
Q7: D (Scruple)
Explanation: a qualm is a feeling of uneasiness about a moral issue, or a scruple
Q8: D (Cautious)
Explanation: wary means to be attentive especially to danger, or to be cautious
Q9: C (Deform)
Explanation: to distort means to twist out of a normal state, or to deform
Q10: D (Luxurios)
Explanation: sumptuous means excessively costly, rich, or luxurious
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