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351. Synonym of "bonanza" is _________?

  • A. fish fry
  • B. windfall
  • C. blessing
  • D. dessert

Explanation: A bonanza is a sudden source of wealth, success, or good fortune, much like a windfall. A blessing is related in meaning but is broader and less specific.

Correct answer: windfall

352. Synonym of "stodgy" is _________?

  • A. sturdy
  • B. dull
  • C. blunt
  • D. obstinate

Explanation: Stodgy describes something dull, conventional, or lacking liveliness. Sturdy means strong, which is a tempting similarity in sound but not meaning.

Correct answer: dull

353. Synonym of "inter" is _________?

  • A. carry
  • B. hint
  • C. bury
  • D. interfere
  • E. act as go-between

Explanation: As a verb, inter means to bury a dead person. Interfere and act as go-between relate to other meanings or word forms, not this verb.

Correct answer: bury

354. Synonym of "bombastic" is _________?

  • A. inflated
  • B. explosive
  • C. retaliatory
  • D. meek
  • E. enraged

Explanation: Bombastic language is inflated and overly grand, often intended to impress rather than communicate plainly. Explosive describes a physical force, not exaggerated speech or writing.

Correct answer: inflated

355. Synonym of "endow" is _________?

  • A. to approve
  • B. immobilize
  • C. embark
  • D. provide

Explanation: To endow means to provide someone or something with a quality, gift, or financial support. Approve, immobilize, and embark describe entirely different actions.

Correct answer: provide

356. Synonym of "imperil" is _________?

  • A. to threaten
  • B. endanger
  • C. undermine
  • D. frighten

Explanation: To imperil something is to put it in danger, so endanger is the direct synonym. Threaten is close but can mean merely expressing an intention to cause harm.

Correct answer: endanger

357. Synonym of "serene" is _________?

  • A. musical
  • B. patient
  • C. happy
  • D. calm

Explanation: Serene means calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance. Patient and happy can describe a person’s state but do not convey the full meaning of serene.

Correct answer: calm

358. Synonym of "barrage" is _________?

  • A. quarters for troops
  • B. dispute
  • C. bombardment
  • D. large boat

Explanation: A barrage is a concentrated and continuous attack, especially an artillery bombardment. The other options refer to military accommodation, a dispute, or a vessel.

Correct answer: bombardment

359. Synonym of "viva voce" is _________?

  • A. lively
  • B. in writing
  • C. belligerently
  • D. thematically
  • E. orally

Explanation: Viva voce is a Latin expression meaning by word of mouth or orally, as in an oral examination. In writing is its direct opposite.

Correct answer: orally

360. Synonym of "lackluster" is _________?

  • A. dull
  • B. fitful
  • C. steady
  • D. obscure

Explanation: Lackluster means dull, unimpressive, or lacking vitality and brilliance. Obscure means difficult to understand or not well known, which is a different kind of lack of clarity.

Correct answer: dull