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2451. Synonym of "pedagogue" is _________?

  • A. demagogue
  • B. peddler
  • C. bicyclist
  • D. teacher
  • E. pupil

Explanation: A pedagogue is a teacher, especially one concerned with formal education. A demagogue is a political agitator, while a pupil is the person being taught.

Correct answer: teacher

2452. Synonym of "staid" is _________?

  • A. weary
  • B. remaining
  • C. sedate
  • D. afraid
  • E. unkempt

Explanation: Staid describes someone calm, serious, and rather dull or conventional, so sedate is the closest synonym. Weary means tired, which is unrelated.

Correct answer: sedate

2453. Synonym of "chasten" is _________?

  • A. discipline
  • B. pursue
  • C. sanctify
  • D. stop
  • E. start

Explanation: To chasten means to discipline or correct, often through punishment or hardship. Sanctify means to make holy, while pursue means to follow.

Correct answer: discipline

2454. Synonym of "reclusive" is _________?

  • A. snobbish
  • B. scholarly
  • C. silent
  • D. hermit-like

Explanation: A reclusive person avoids society and lives in seclusion, making hermit-like the closest choice. Silent refers only to not speaking, not to social withdrawal.

Correct answer: hermit-like

2455. Synonym of "flux" is _________?

  • A. continuous flow
  • B. gradual curve
  • C. substitute
  • D. shimmering light

Explanation: Flux means continuous change or movement, especially a continuous flow. The phrase “in a state of flux” suggests that something is not स्थिर or fixed.

Correct answer: continuous flow

2456. Synonym of "haggard" is _________?

  • A. gaunt
  • B. irascible
  • C. wise
  • D. sluggish
  • E. witty

Explanation: Haggard describes someone looking exhausted, thin, and worn, so gaunt is the closest synonym. Irascible means easily angered, not physically worn-out.

Correct answer: gaunt

2457. Synonym of "tranquillity" is _________?

  • A. balance
  • B. patience
  • C. calmness
  • D. beauty

Explanation: Tranquillity means a state of peace and quiet, so calmness is the closest synonym. Patience is the ability to tolerate delay or difficulty, which is a different quality.

Correct answer: calmness

2458. Synonym of "iota" is _________?

  • A. something owed
  • B. ancient coin
  • C. small amount
  • D. punctuation mark

Explanation: An iota is an extremely small amount or the tiniest detail, as in “not an iota of evidence.” The word can also refer to a very small Greek letter, but that meaning is not offered here.

Correct answer: small amount

2459. Synonym of "redoubt" is _________?

  • A. fortification
  • B. rearguard
  • C. trench
  • D. camp

Explanation: A redoubt is a fortified defensive position, so fortification is the best synonym. A trench may be part of a defensive system, but it is not the general meaning of redoubt.

Correct answer: fortification

2460. Synonym of "indenture" is _________?

  • A. contract
  • B. protection
  • C. teeth
  • D. space

Explanation: Indenture can mean a formal contract, especially one binding a person to service for a period. “Teeth” relates to the historical notched form of such a document but is not its synonym.

Correct answer: contract