Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Synonyms

181.

Many species of animals have become extinct during the last hundred years.

• (A) aggressive
• (B) non-existent
• (C) scattered
• (D) feeble

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 aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. non-existent : not existing or not real or present. scattered : occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together. feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. extinct : no longer in existence. Synonym of extinct is non-existent

182.

CONTAIN :

• (A) Prevent
• (B) Limit
• (C) Hold
• (D) Express

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 Prevent :keep (something) from happening. Limita point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass. Express :convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct. Control :the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events. Hold :grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands. Contain :have or hold (someone or something) within. Synonym of Contain is Hold

183.

FOSTERING :

• (A) Safeguarding
• (B) Neglecting
• (C) Ignoring
• (D) Nurturing

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 Safeguarding : a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable. Neglecting : fail to care for properly. Ignoring : refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally. Nurturing : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. Fostering : encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). Synonym of Fostering is Nurturing.

184.

The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.

• (A) delightful
• (B) pretty
• (C) homely
• (D) elegant

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 delightful : causing delight; charming. pretty : (of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful. homely : (of a place or surroundings) simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home. elegant : graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. comely : (typically of a woman) pleasant to look at; attractive. Synonym of comely is pretty

185.

"I have learnt a great deal working factories, and for a time I've never been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis"

• (A) witnesses
• (B) testaments
• (C) tokens
• (D) credentials

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 witnesses : a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. testaments : a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property. tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc. credentials : a document proving a person's identity or qualifications. testimonials : a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications. Synonym of testimonials is credentials

186.

It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.

• (A) keep
• (B) recall
• (C) preserve
• (D) conserve

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 keep : have or retain possession of. recall : bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember. preserve : maintain (something) in its original or existing state. conserve : protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction. retain : continue to have (something); keep possession of. Synonym of retain is keep

187.

VENT

• (A) Opening
• (B) Stodge
• (C) End
• (D) Past

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 Opening : a space or gap that allows passage or access. Stodge : food that is heavy, filling, and high in carbohydrates. End : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story. Past : gone by in time and no longer existing. Vent : an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space. Synonym of Vent is Opening

188.

Synonym of OPTIMISTIC

• (A) Optician
• (B) Favourable
• (C) Wishful
• (D) Hopeful

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 Optician : a person who makes or sells optical instruments. Favourable : expressing approval. Wishful : having or expressing a desire or hope for something to happen. Hopeful : feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. Synonym of Optimistic is Hopeful

189.

PONDER

• (A) Think
• (B) Evaluate
• (C) Anticipate
• (D) Increase

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 Think : direct one's mind towards someone or something; use one's mind actively to form connected ideas. Evaluate : form an idea of the amount, number, or value of. Anticipate : regard as probable; expect or predict. Increase : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree. Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Synonym of Ponder is Think

190.

WRETCHED:

• (A) Poor
• (B) Foolish
• (C) Insane
• (D) Strained

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 Foolish :lacking good sense or judgement, unwise. Insane :in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill. Strained :showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness. Transfer :move from one place to another. Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Wretched : in a very unhappy or unfortunate state. Synonym of Wretched is Poor.