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 Questions:
Q1. CONCEDE
A. withstand
B. resist
C. refute
D. acquiesce
E. defeat
Q2. ACRID
A. mild
B. pungent
C. severe
D. slight
E. strong
Q3. VENERATION
A. rancour
B. proficiency
C. humility
D. kindness
E. adoration
Q4. DECREE
A. request
B. insist
C. appeal
D. compel
E. command
Q5. ACUMEN
A. achievement
B. stupidity
C. discernment
D. judgement
E. perfection
Q6. CITE
A. include
B. adduce
C. predict
D. show
E. perform
Q7. DILIGENT
A. dexterous
B. intelligent
C. experienced
D. sincere
E. hard-working
Q8. DISSIPATE
A. prevent
B. withhold
C. postpone
D. dissolve
E. cancel
Q9. ARBITRATE
A. compare
B. attach
C. believe
D. confirm
E. judge
Q10. RETRENCH
A. assort
B. attach
C. curtail
D. diversify
E. multiply
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Answers:
Q1: D (acquiesce)
Explanation: Concede means to accept or acknowledge Acquiesce
Q2: B (pungent)
Explanation: Acrid means sharp or pungent.
Q3: E (adoration)
Explanation: Veneration (great regard or respect) and adoration are synonymous.
Q4: E (command)
Explanation: Decree (an official order that has the force of law) and command are synonymous.
Q5: C (discernment)
Explanation: Acumen refers to the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions, the word discernment also means the same.
Q6: B (adduce)
Explanation: Cite is to quote ( a book or, author) as evidence for an argument the word adduce also conveys the same meaning.
Q7: E (hard-working)
Explanation: Diligent (industrious) and hard-working are synonymous.
Q8: D (dissolve)
Explanation: Dissipate means disperse, the word dissolved is its synonym.
Q9: E (judge)
Explanation: Arbitrate means to adjudicate or judge
Q10: C (curtail)
Explanation: Retrench is to reduce costs or spending in response to economic difficulty, curtail, (reduce or restrict) is its synonym.
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