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1591. Synonym of 'Abasement' is ____________?

  • A. incurrence
  • B. taxation
  • C. humility
  • D. humiliation

Explanation: Abasement means humiliation, degradation, or loss of dignity. Humility can be a virtue, whereas abasement usually involves being lowered or humiliated.

Correct answer: humiliation

1592. Synonym of Decade is __________?

  • A. Erra.
  • B. Period of 10 years.
  • C. Period
  • D. Years

Explanation: A decade is a period of ten years, so option b gives its precise meaning. “Period” and “years” are too general to define the word accurately.

Correct answer: Period of 10 years.

1593. Synonym of "Acute" is ___________?

  • A. Not serious
  • B. Chronic
  • C. Obtuse
  • D. Extremely severe

Explanation: Acute can mean extremely severe or intense, especially when describing an illness or problem. Chronic means long-lasting and obtuse is an opposite in some contexts, so neither fits here.

Correct answer: Extremely severe

1594. Synonym of "Mutable" is ________?

  • A. Constant
  • B. Not changeable
  • C. Changeable
  • D. Pleasant

Explanation: Mutable means liable or able to change, making changeable its direct synonym. Constant and not changeable express the opposite meaning.

Correct answer: Changeable

1595. Synonym of Bashful is ____________?

  • A. Easily noticed
  • B. Easily embarrassed
  • C. Fruitful
  • D. Annoying

Explanation: Bashful means shy or easily embarrassed, particularly in social situations. The other options describe visibility, productivity, or irritation.

Correct answer: Easily embarrassed

1596. Synonym of "Unsullied" is __________?

  • A. Spoiled
  • B. Ill-natured
  • C. Not spoiled
  • D. Stained

Explanation: Unsullied means clean, pure, or not spoiled or stained. Spoiled and stained are direct opposites, while ill-natured concerns temperament.

Correct answer: Not spoiled

1597. Synonym of Leeway is __________?

  • A. Freedom
  • B. Prison
  • C. Brave
  • D. Country

Explanation: Leeway means freedom or flexibility to act, decide, or adjust within limits. Prison is its opposite in the sense of restricting freedom.

Correct answer: Freedom

1598. Synonym of FOMENT is _____________?

  • A. Incite
  • B. Ignore
  • C. Inspire
  • D. Important

Explanation: To foment means to encourage or stir up trouble, rebellion, or unrest, making “incite” its closest synonym. “Inspire” is usually positive and lacks this sense of agitation.

Correct answer: Incite

1599. Synonym of "OFFEND" is _________?

  • A. Consent
  • B. Resent
  • C. Exasperate
  • D. None of these

Explanation: To offend can mean to anger or irritate someone, and exasperate means to make someone extremely annoyed. Consent is an opposite idea, while resent means feel anger rather than cause offence.

Correct answer: Exasperate

1600. Synonym of "Debacle" ____________?

  • A. Disaster
  • B. Success
  • C. Triumph
  • D. None of these

Explanation: A debacle is a sudden and complete failure or disaster. Success and triumph are opposites, not synonyms.

Correct answer: Disaster