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Synonyms are words with the same or a closely related meaning, but their usage, tone and grammatical form may differ. Questions require choosing the best equivalent for a word in isolation or in context, while avoiding near-synonyms that do not fit the sentence.
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- A. Wonderful
- B. Surprising
- C. Blithe
- D. Gusto
Explanation: Frabjous is a playful or invented word meaning wonderful, delightful, or excellent. Wonderful is therefore the closest option.
Correct answer: Wonderful- A. barely
- B. certainly
- C. completely
- D. surely
Explanation: Scarcely means only just or almost not, which is equivalent to barely. Certainly and surely express confidence, not limited occurrence.
Correct answer: barely- A. Rouse
- B. Harass
- C. Pacify
- D. None of the above
Explanation: To placate someone is to calm or satisfy them, especially after they are angry, so pacify is the synonym.
Correct answer: Pacify- A. Wild
- B. Tame
- C. Tamed
- D. None
Explanation: Feral describes a wild animal, especially one that was once domesticated but has returned to the wild.
Correct answer: Wild- A. Confused
- B. Gaudy
- C. Unusual
- D. Exciting
Explanation: Garish means excessively bright, showy, or tasteless, making “gaudy” its closest synonym.
Correct answer: Gaudy- A. Threaten
- B. Enrage
- C. Burn
- D. Disgrace
Explanation: To infuriate someone is to make that person extremely angry, so “enrage” is the direct synonym.
Correct answer: Enrage- A. Fervour
- B. Flagrant
- C. Finesse
- D. Festive
Explanation: Notorious means widely known for something bad, while flagrant means conspicuously offensive or wrong and can serve as its closest option…
Correct answer: Flagrant- A. United by
- B. Strengthened by
- C. Split by
- D. Supported by
Explanation: “Riven by” means divided or torn apart by something, so “split by” is the closest synonym.
Correct answer: Split by- A. Brief
- B. Lengthy or prolonged
- C. Intense
- D. Rapid
Explanation: Protracted means continued for an unusually long time, so lengthy or prolonged is the correct meaning.
Correct answer: Lengthy or prolonged- A. Happily
- B. Sarcastically
- C. Seriously
- D. None of These
Explanation: Wryly describes a dry, ironic, or mildly sarcastic manner, often showing amusement mixed with criticism.
Correct answer: Sarcastically- A. Mild
- B. Severe or harsh
- C. Supportive
- D. Praise
Explanation: Scathing means fiercely critical, severe, or harsh, especially of a person or statement. It is the opposite of mild or supportive praise.
Correct answer: Severe or harsh- A. Leisurely
- B. Dangerous
- C. Slow
- D. Rapid
Explanation: Breakneck means extremely fast, often with an implication of danger, so rapid is the closest option.
Correct answer: Rapid- A. Avoid
- B. Confront
- C. Ignore
- D. Mislead
Explanation: To square up to someone or something means to confront or face them, especially in a challenge.
Correct answer: Confront- A. Strengthen
- B. Decay
- C. Polish
- D. Assemble
Explanation: To corrode means to eat away or gradually destroy a material through chemical action, so decay is the nearest option.
Correct answer: Decay- A. Fragment of
- B. Piece of
- C. Strip of
- D. Heap of
Explanation: A swathe is a broad strip or area of something, especially land, fabric, or vegetation.
Correct answer: Strip of- A. Negotiate
- B. Denounce
- C. Approve
- D. Challenge
Explanation: To ratify means to formally approve or confirm an agreement, treaty, or decision.
Correct answer: Approve- A. Trend
- B. Prey
- C. Decoy
- D. Seeking explanation
Explanation: A quarry is an animal pursued or hunted, so “prey” is its synonym in this sense.
Correct answer: Prey- A. in spite of
- B. conclusion
- C. Finally
- D. none of above
Explanation: “Notwithstanding” means despite or in spite of something. “Conclusion” and “finally” do not express contrast or concession.
Correct answer: in spite of- A. Fuse
- B. Sift
- C. Espouse
- D. Gather
Explanation: To winnow is to separate or remove unwanted material, especially by sifting grain. Thus, “sift” is the closest synonym.
Correct answer: Sift- A. Unsuccessful
- B. Productive
- C. Consuming
- D. Effective
Explanation: Abortive describes an attempt or effort that fails to produce the intended result, so it means unsuccessful.
Correct answer: Unsuccessful