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441. Synonym of "whorl" is _________?

  • A. excitement
  • B. rare gem
  • C. spiral arrangement
  • D. focus

Explanation: A whorl is a circular or spiral arrangement, such as the pattern of hair or leaves around a point. It does not mean excitement or focus.

Correct answer: spiral arrangement

442. Synonym of "envisage" is _________?

  • A. visualize
  • B. inspect
  • C. surround
  • D. idealize

Explanation: To envisage means to imagine or form a mental picture of something, so visualize is the closest synonym. Inspect means examine closely, usually something actually present.

Correct answer: visualize

443. Synonym of "buoyancy" is _________?

  • A. sadness
  • B. durability
  • C. cheerfulness
  • D. simplicity

Explanation: Buoyancy can describe a cheerful, optimistic quality in a person or mood, making cheerfulness correct here. In physics, it also means the ability to float, but durability is not that meaning.

Correct answer: cheerfulness

444. Synonym of "unobtrusive" is _________?

  • A. clumsy
  • B. self evident
  • C. skillful
  • D. discreet

Explanation: Unobtrusive describes something that does not attract attention or cause disturbance, so discreet is the best synonym. Self-evident means obvious, not inconspicuous.

Correct answer: discreet

445. Synonym of "compunction" is _________?

  • A. compassion
  • B. forthrightness
  • C. remorse
  • D. responsibility

Explanation: Compunction is a feeling of guilt or regret about wrongdoing, which is remorse. Compassion means sympathy for another’s suffering and is therefore different.

Correct answer: remorse

446. Synonym of "brazen" is _________?

  • A. glowing
  • B. unbreakable
  • C. irresponsible
  • D. shameless

Explanation: Brazen means shamelessly bold or impudent, especially in an improper way. Glowing refers to brightness or praise, while unbreakable refers to strength.

Correct answer: shameless

447. Synonym of "culpable" is _________?

  • A. free
  • B. guilty
  • C. vindicable
  • D. wholesome
  • E. vindictive

Explanation: Culpable means deserving blame for a wrong, so guilty is its direct synonym. Free and wholesome are unrelated, while vindictive means revengeful.

Correct answer: guilty

448. Synonym of "ingenuous" is _________?

  • A. sophisticated
  • B. clever
  • C. cunning
  • D. naive
  • E. artificial

Explanation: Ingenuous describes someone innocent, sincere, and lacking worldly sophistication, making naive the best synonym. Sophisticated and cunning suggest the opposite qualities.

Correct answer: naive

449. Synonym of "homily" is _________?

  • A. cereal
  • B. household
  • C. suburb
  • D. sermon
  • E. pension

Explanation: A homily is a religious sermon or moral discourse, usually delivered during a worship service. The remaining options have no connection with religious instruction.

Correct answer: sermon

450. Synonym of "errata" is _________?

  • A. antiques
  • B. suggestive literature
  • C. odd behaviour
  • D. list of errors

Explanation: Errata is the plural of erratum and refers to a list of errors in a printed work, together with their corrections. Thus, it is not a description of unusual behaviour or literature.

Correct answer: list of errors