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2441. Synonym of "cynosure" is _________?

  • A. obscurity
  • B. center of attention
  • C. certainty
  • D. clown

Explanation: A cynosure is a person or thing that attracts widespread attention, so it is the center of attention. Obscurity has the opposite sense of being little noticed.

Correct answer: center of attention

2442. Synonym of "tenable" is _________?

  • A. experimental
  • B. long lasting
  • C. flimsy
  • D. defensible

Explanation: Tenable means capable of being defended or maintained logically. Defensible matches this meaning, whereas flimsy suggests weak or unsupportable.

Correct answer: defensible

2443. Synonym of "incommunicado" is _________?

  • A. close-mouthed
  • B. disguised
  • C. irreconcilable
  • D. without means of communication

Explanation: Incommunicado describes someone isolated and unable to communicate with others. Without means of communication states this meaning directly.

Correct answer: without means of communication

2444. Synonym of "wrangler" is _________?

  • A. lawman
  • B. cowboy
  • C. inventor
  • D. arbitrator

Explanation: A wrangler can be a cowboy, especially one who manages horses or cattle on a ranch. It can also mean an argumentative person, but that meaning is not represented among the options.

Correct answer: cowboy

2445. Synonym of "quorum" is _________?

  • A. public meeting
  • B. all the participants
  • C. necessary number of members
  • D. document

Explanation: A quorum is the minimum or necessary number of members required for a meeting to conduct valid business. It does not mean all participants.

Correct answer: necessary number of members

2446. Synonym of "vapid" is _________?

  • A. steamy
  • B. helter skelter
  • C. lively
  • D. boring

Explanation: Vapid describes something dull, uninteresting, or lacking stimulation, so boring is the matching synonym. Lively conveys the opposite idea.

Correct answer: boring

2447. Synonym of "senescent" is _________?

  • A. sensitive
  • B. ageing
  • C. sleepy
  • D. sweet smelling

Explanation: Senescent means growing old or showing the effects of ageing. Sleepy and sensitive describe different conditions.

Correct answer: ageing

2448. Synonym of "broach" is _________?

  • A. to decorate
  • B. bridge
  • C. offend
  • D. introduce

Explanation: To broach a subject means to introduce it for discussion, often for the first time. It can also mean to pierce or tap, but introduce is the relevant listed meaning.

Correct answer: introduce

2449. Synonym of "legion" is _________?

  • A. distance
  • B. rampage
  • C. multitude
  • D. motto

Explanation: Legion can mean a very large number or multitude of people or things. Distance, rampage, and motto do not express quantity.

Correct answer: multitude

2450. Synonym of "decorous" is _________?

  • A. adorned
  • B. ugly
  • C. insane
  • D. proper
  • E. childish

Explanation: Decorous means proper, dignified, and socially appropriate in behaviour or appearance. Adorned means decorated, which may relate to appearance but does not capture the word's meaning.

Correct answer: proper