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471. Synonym of "altercation" is ________?

  • A. adjustment
  • B. repair
  • C. quarrel
  • D. split personality
  • E. echo

Explanation: An altercation is a heated argument or quarrel, usually involving angry words. Adjustment and repair refer to correcting or fixing something, not to a dispute.

Correct answer: quarrel

472. Synonym of "asperity" is _________?

  • A. roughness
  • B. dream
  • C. ambition
  • D. smoothness
  • E. sarcastic remark

Explanation: Asperity means harshness or roughness, especially in a person’s manner or tone. A sarcastic remark may sound harsh, but it is not the direct meaning of asperity.

Correct answer: roughness

473. Synonym of "fecund" is _________.

  • A. fruitful
  • B. changeable
  • C. decayed
  • D. strong

Explanation: Fecund means highly fertile or productive, especially in producing crops, ideas, or offspring. “Fruitful” carries the same sense of abundant productivity.

Correct answer: fruitful

474. Synonym of "expunge" is ________.

  • A. drain
  • B. lie
  • C. distort
  • D. obliterate

Explanation: To expunge means to remove or erase completely. “Obliterate” has the same sense of wiping something out entirely.

Correct answer: obliterate

475. Synonym of "copse" is _______.

  • A. thicket
  • B. box
  • C. stone hut
  • D. cloud

Explanation: A copse is a small group or thicket of trees. “Thicket” is the closest synonym among the choices.

Correct answer: thicket

476. Synonym of "tremulous" is ___________.

  • A. domineering
  • B. frantic
  • C. inadequate
  • D. trembling

Explanation: Tremulous means shaking or quivering, usually because of fear, weakness, or emotion. “Trembling” directly carries this meaning.

Correct answer: trembling

477. Synonym of "plethora" is _________.

  • A. trouble
  • B. foolish
  • C. wealth
  • D. love

Explanation: Plethora means an excessive amount or abundance of something. “Wealth” is the closest option because it can mean a large supply, although “abundance” would be more exact.

Correct answer: wealth

478. Synonym of "pall" is __________.

  • A. light
  • B. satiate
  • C. carry
  • D. horror

Explanation: As a verb, “pall” means to become dull, boring, or tiring through overuse, and “satiate” can mean to satisfy or weary through excess. The remaining options do not fit this meaning.

Correct answer: satiate

479. Synonym of "Crucifixion" is _________.

  • A. contentment
  • B. happiness
  • C. execution
  • D. gassing

Explanation: Crucifixion is a form of execution in which a person is nailed to a cross. “Execution” is the broader synonym; “gassing” is only one possible method of execution.

Correct answer: execution

480. Synonym of "drizzle" is ___________.

  • A. curly
  • B. sprinkle
  • C. sear
  • D. drench

Explanation: To drizzle means to rain lightly or to sprinkle a liquid in small drops. “Sprinkle” matches this light, scattered action, whereas “drench” means to soak heavily.

Correct answer: sprinkle