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1581. Choose the synonym of Grief ?

  • A. Happiness
  • B. Sorrow
  • C. Love
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Grief is deep sorrow, especially after a loss, so sorrow is the correct synonym. Happiness is its opposite rather than its equivalent.

Correct answer: Sorrow

1582. Synonym of supervene is ___________?

  • A. follow
  • B. intervene
  • C. urgent
  • D. imply

Explanation: To supervene means to occur or follow afterward, usually as a consequence of something. Intervene means to come between or interfere, so it is not the closest synonym.

Correct answer: follow

1583. Synonym of antediluvian is __________?

  • A. antiquated
  • B. boorish
  • C. petty
  • D. strike

Explanation: Antediluvian literally refers to the time before the biblical Flood and commonly means extremely old-fashioned or outdated. Antiquated carries this same sense.

Correct answer: antiquated

1584. Synonym of negligent is _________?

  • A. careless
  • B. turn
  • C. decide
  • D. want

Explanation: Negligent means failing to take proper care or showing carelessness. Therefore, careless is its direct synonym.

Correct answer: careless

1585. Synonym of sacrosanct is __________?

  • A. Prayer
  • B. violent
  • C. sacred
  • D. Loud

Explanation: Sacrosanct means regarded as sacred or too important to be interfered with. Sacred is therefore the direct synonym.

Correct answer: sacred

1586. Synonym of reverie is __________?

  • A. Daydream
  • B. Palimpsest
  • C. Curio
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A reverie is a state of dreamy, pleasant contemplation, commonly called a daydream. Palimpsest and curio refer to kinds of objects, not states of thought.

Correct answer: Daydream

1587. Synonym of Sumptuous is ___________?

  • A. delirious
  • B. Gorgeous
  • C. luxurious
  • D. Hit

Explanation: Sumptuous means luxurious, rich, and splendid, especially in appearance or furnishings. Luxurious is the closest direct synonym, although gorgeous can overlap in some contexts.

Correct answer: luxurious

1588. Synonym of jovial is ________?

  • A. Merry
  • B. Dizzy
  • C. sleepy
  • D. revolting

Explanation: Jovial means cheerful, friendly, and good-humoured. Merry conveys the same cheerful quality.

Correct answer: Merry

1589. Synonym of predict is __________?

  • A. foretell
  • B. Prevent
  • C. Discover
  • D. None of these

Explanation: To predict is to say what is expected to happen in the future, so foretell is its direct synonym. Prevent means stop something from happening, which is the opposite of the intended action.

Correct answer: foretell

1590. synonym of " Zest" is _____________?

  • A. disappointed
  • B. discourage
  • C. enthusiasm
  • D. hope

Explanation: Zest means energetic enthusiasm or keen enjoyment, so enthusiasm is the closest synonym. Disappointed and discourage express loss of enthusiasm rather than zest itself.

Correct answer: enthusiasm