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1601. Synonym of "Illicit" ____________?

  • A. Illegal
  • B. Improper
  • C. prohibited
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Illicit means forbidden or unlawful, making illegal and prohibited direct synonyms; improper can also mean not permitted or unacceptable in a broader sense. Therefore, all the listed words can relate to illicit, though improper is less exact.

Correct answer: All of these

1602. Synonym of "Hostile" ____________?

  • A. Frantic
  • B. Friendly
  • C. Unfriendly
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Hostile means unfriendly, antagonistic, or aggressive. Friendly is its opposite, while frantic means extremely agitated rather than unfriendly.

Correct answer: Unfriendly

1603. Synonym of " Intrepid " ________ ?

  • A. Knave
  • B. Brave
  • C. Afraid
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Intrepid means fearless and courageous, so brave is the correct synonym. Afraid expresses the opposite quality.

Correct answer: Brave

1604. Synonym of " Weighty " is ________ ?

  • A. Very important
  • B. Fake
  • C. Skillful
  • D. Quality

Explanation: Weighty can mean important or serious when used figuratively, as in a weighty decision. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Correct answer: Very important

1605. Synonym of " Probity " is ________ ?

  • A. Dishonest
  • B. Honesty
  • C. Senseless
  • D. Stupid

Explanation: Probity means moral uprightness and complete honesty. Dishonesty is its opposite, not its meaning.

Correct answer: Honesty

1606. Synonym of TACITURN is ________ ?

  • A. Silent
  • B. Communicative
  • C. Talky
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Taciturn describes a person who says little and is habitually quiet, making silent the closest option. Communicative and talky describe people who speak readily.

Correct answer: Silent

1607. Select the most appropriate synonym of "Contrite"?

  • A. Intrigue
  • B. Remorse
  • C. Widely Important
  • D. Defiant

Explanation: Contrite means deeply sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing, so remorse is the closest available option. Defiant means openly resistant and conveys the opposite attitude.

Correct answer: Remorse

1608. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Probity"?

  • A. Very brave
  • B. Intelligent
  • C. Complete honesty
  • D. Untrustworthy

Explanation: Probity is strict moral honesty and integrity, so complete honesty gives its meaning precisely. Untrustworthy is an antonym.

Correct answer: Complete honesty

1609. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Emaciated"?

  • A. Very thin
  • B. Over nourished
  • C. Chubby
  • D. Lucky Person

Explanation: Emaciated means abnormally thin and weak, usually because of illness, hunger or neglect. Chubby and over-nourished describe the opposite physical condition.

Correct answer: Very thin

1610. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word "Paramount"?

  • A. Most important
  • B. Less Important
  • C. Have no Value
  • D. Majority

Explanation: Paramount means superior to all others in importance or rank. “Most important” captures this meaning, whereas “majority” refers to the greater number, not importance.

Correct answer: Most important