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Q. Synonym for - Chimera

  • (A) Chimney
  • (B) Protest
  • (C) Illusion
  • (D) Panache
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation:
Meaning:It refers to an impossible or foolish fancy. Chimera is a fire-breathing female monster in Greek myths with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. Example:My little girl believes unicorns are real and not a chimera. Synonyms:Dream, Fantasy, Delusion, Fancy Antonyms:Fact, Certainty, Reality, Truth

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Q. Synonym for - Placate

  • (A) Pity
  • (B) Embroil
  • (C) Appease
  • (D) Amuse
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation:
Meaning:Placate is defined as to soothe someone who is angry or upset. Example:I don’t need you to placate me. Synonyms:Satisfy, Appease, Mollify, Pacify, Soothe Antonyms:Agitate, Incite, Irritate, Provoke

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Q. Synonym for - Dissolute

  • (A) Distant
  • (B) Repulsive
  • (C) Honest
  • (D) Immoral
Correct Answer - Option (D)

Explanation:
Meaning: Dissolute is immoral and involved in improper conduct Example: You must stay away from that dissolute boy. Synonyms: Corrupt, Degenerate, Indulgent, Antonyms: Chaste, Moral, Good, Resolute, Virtuous

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Q. Synonym for - Abridge

  • (A) Abort
  • (B) Span
  • (C) Shorten
  • (D) Cross
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation:
Meaning: Abridge means to reduce or condense the size or scope. Example: Abridged version of this text is available on Careerride.com. Synonyms: Shorten, Truncate, Curtail, Abbreviate Antonyms: Expand, Extend, Increase, Lengthen

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Q. Synonym for - Gregarious

  • (A) Social
  • (B) Shag
  • (C) Single
  • (D) Blend
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
Meaning: The meaning of gregarious is people or animals that are very social and enjoy being in crowds. Someone who's outgoing, sociable, and fond of the company of others. Example: This insect is gregarious and nocturnal Synonyms: Friendly, Affable, Sociable, Cordial Antonyms: Unfriendly, Cold, Introverted, Unsociable

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Q. Synonym for - Shabby

  • (A) Peerless
  • (B) Sublime
  • (C) Petty
  • (D) Important
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation:
Meaning: Shabby describes something that is threadbare or worn out. It also means unfair or low-quality. Example: A shirt with holes and stains can be said as shabby shirt. Synonyms: Crummy, Desolate, Scruffy, Tacky, Broken-down Antonyms: Clean, Fresh, Good, Happy, New

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Q. Synonym for - Censure

  • (A) Strike
  • (B) Criticize
  • (C) Write
  • (D) Believe
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
Meaning: Censure is a strong judgment of disapproval or criticize in a harsh manner. Example: They were brought under official censure and forbidden to re-open the company. Synonyms: Rebuke, Reprimand, Condemnation, Admonition Antonyms: Praise, Acceptance, Agreement, Approval, Compliment

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Q. Synonym for - Virulent

  • (A) Defunct
  • (B) Deadly
  • (C) Daring
  • (D) Deceptive
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation:
Meaning: Virulent is something very dangerous or harmful. It also is being especially bitter, ardent and hostile. Example: The virulent infection took her life. Synonyms: Deadly, Poisonous, Fatal, Malignant, Pernicious Antonyms: Harmless, Helpful, Wholesome, Healthy

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Q. Synonym for - Defunct

  • (A) Inoperative
  • (B) Demand
  • (C) Supply
  • (D) Anticipate
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
Meaning: Defunct describes something that used to exist, but is now gone. Defunct is a person or thing that no longer lives or exists. Example: Dinosaurs are now defunct. Synonyms: Obsolete, Vanished, Nonexistent, Dead Antonyms: Alive, Existent, Functioning, Operating

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Q. Synonym for - Misprize

  • (A) Despise
  • (B) Traduce
  • (C) Erroneous
  • (D) Diminish
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
Meaning: It means to despise or detract or undervalue. Example: You must not make the mistake of misprizing his idea. Synonyms: Detest, Disdain, Hate, undervalue Antonyms: Accept, Admire, Approve, Cherish

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Q. Synonym for - Insolent

  • (A) Disrespectful
  • (B) Sole of A Shoe
  • (C) Insoluble
  • (D) Depreciating
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
Meaning: Insolent is someone who displays rude boldness or disrespectful behavior. Example: He was so violent and insolent that they had to fire him. Synonyms: Arrogant, Brazen, Impolite, Discourteous Antonyms: Cowardly, Modest, Polite, Respectful

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Q. Synonym for - Imperial

  • (A) Bratty
  • (B) Oppressive
  • (C) Regal
  • (D) Wonderful
Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation:
Meaning: Imperial refers to large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception. Example: The imperial city of Rome is one of the most beautiful in the World. Synonyms: Royal, Stately, Domineering, Kingly, Majestic Antonyms: Common, Humble, Unimpressive, Unheroic