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161. Synonym of Nostalgia is ____________?

  • A. Reminiscence
  • B. Apathy
  • C. Homesickness
  • D. Wistfulness

Explanation: Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for the past, often especially for one’s home or earlier life, making “homesickness” the closest option. “Reminiscence” means a memory, not necessarily the longing associated with it.

Correct answer: Homesickness

162. The Synonym of Abstemious is___________?

  • A. Diligent
  • B. Confused
  • C. Moderate
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Abstemious means moderate or self-restrained, especially in eating and drinking. Diligent means hardworking, so it does not convey the same idea.

Correct answer: Moderate

163. The Synonym of Abreast is________?

  • A. Smart
  • B. Informed
  • C. Opposite
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Abreast means up to date or informed about something, as in “keep abreast of current affairs.” Smart is a broader word and is not the precise synonym here.

Correct answer: Informed

164. Synonym of Fealty is _____________?

  • A. Loyalty
  • B. Non-Alliance
  • C. Amenity
  • D. Fear

Explanation: Fealty means faithful loyalty or allegiance, especially to a ruler or superior. Fear is a tempting choice because the words look somewhat similar, but it has a different meaning.

Correct answer: Loyalty

165. Synonym of Intrepid is _____________?

  • A. Timid
  • B. Affable
  • C. Bold
  • D. Lazy

Explanation: Intrepid describes someone fearless and courageous, so bold is the closest synonym. Timid is its opposite.

Correct answer: Bold

166. Synonym of Dearth is _____________?

  • A. Necessity
  • B. Luck
  • C. Lack
  • D. Abundance

Explanation: Dearth means a severe lack or shortage of something, such as a dearth of food. Abundance is its direct opposite.

Correct answer: Lack

167. Synonym of Facile is _____________?

  • A. Cheerful
  • B. Clean
  • C. Easy
  • D. Humorous

Explanation: Facile means easy to do or understand, although it can sometimes imply an oversimplified treatment. “Clean” and “cheerful” do not express this meaning.

Correct answer: Easy

168. Synonym of fervor is__________?

  • A. Excitement
  • B. Class
  • C. Realization
  • D. Swiftness

Explanation: Fervor means intense enthusiasm, passion, or excitement. It often describes strong feeling devoted to a cause or activity.

Correct answer: Excitement

169. Synonym of Doleful is__________?

  • A. Sad
  • B. Happy
  • C. Famous
  • D. Enemy

Explanation: Doleful means sorrowful or mournful, so sad is the direct synonym. Happy is its opposite.

Correct answer: Sad

170. Synonym of Apposite is__________?

  • A. Whole
  • B. Revealing
  • C. Cooked
  • D. Appropriate

Explanation: Apposite means highly suitable or relevant to a particular situation, making appropriate the best synonym. “Revealing” concerns disclosure, not suitability.

Correct answer: Appropriate