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171. Synonym of Diffident is__________?

  • A. Upsetting
  • B. Shy
  • C. Responsible
  • D. Polite

Explanation: Diffident means shy, lacking confidence, or hesitant in social situations. Polite may accompany diffidence but does not have the same meaning.

Correct answer: Shy

172. Synonym of rebate is ____________ ?

  • A. Gift
  • B. Charity
  • C. Commission
  • D. Discount

Explanation: A rebate is a reduction or partial refund of the amount paid, so discount is the closest option. A commission is a fee or percentage paid for a service or sale.

Correct answer: Discount

173. Synonym of Decimate is _________?

  • A. Destroy
  • B. Promote
  • C. Disfigure
  • D. Dissipate

Explanation: Decimate traditionally means to kill one in every ten, but modern usage commonly means to destroy or drastically reduce a large portion. “Destroy” is therefore the closest available option.

Correct answer: Destroy

174. Synonym of Mull is __________ ?

  • A. Help
  • B. Discourage
  • C. Think
  • D. Provoke

Explanation: To mull something over is to think about it carefully and at length. The other options suggest influencing or discouraging someone rather than deliberate reflection.

Correct answer: Think

175. Synonym of INFRINGE is__________?

  • A. Breach
  • B. Escape
  • C. Hard
  • D. Bound

Explanation: To infringe means to violate, breach, or encroach upon a law, right, or agreement. “Escape” and “bound” are unrelated meanings.

Correct answer: Breach

176. Synonymous of 'Flank' is ____________?

  • A. Side of a person right or left
  • B. In an open, honest, and direct manner
  • C. Hidden
  • D. Far away

Explanation: As a noun, flank means the side of a person or animal, especially the area between the ribs and hip. The other options describe manner, concealment, or distance.

Correct answer: Side of a person right or left

177. Synonym of 'Rowdy' is_________?

  • A. Restrained
  • B. Noisy and disorderly
  • C. Crowd
  • D. Push out

Explanation: Rowdy describes people who are noisy, rough, and disorderly. Restrained is nearly the opposite, while crowd is a noun rather than a synonym.

Correct answer: Noisy and disorderly

178. Synonym of 'Shove'_________?

  • A. A strong push
  • B. Avoid
  • C. Come out
  • D. Fast

Explanation: To shove means to push someone or something roughly or forcefully, and a strong push gives that meaning as a noun. Avoid and come out describe different actions.

Correct answer: A strong push

179. Synonym of BEMOAN is ___________ ?

  • A. Denounce
  • B. Lament
  • C. Soothe
  • D. Loathe

Explanation: To bemoan something is to lament or express sorrow about it. Denounce means to condemn publicly, which is different from mourning or complaining about a loss.

Correct answer: Lament

180. Synonym of WRATH is _____________ ?

  • A. Violence
  • B. Anger
  • C. Hatred
  • D. Jealousy

Explanation: Wrath means intense anger or rage. Violence may result from wrath, but it is not its direct meaning.

Correct answer: Anger