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1651. isolation is most similar to__________?

  • A. Fear
  • B. Plenitude
  • C. Solitude
  • D. Disease

Explanation: Isolation means the state of being separated from others, while solitude means being alone or apart. Fear, disease, and plenitude do not share this meaning.

Correct answer: Solitude

1652. Contiguous is most similar to__________?

  • A. Catching
  • B. Divided
  • C. Adjoining
  • D. Circumstantial

Explanation: Contiguous describes things that touch or share a common boundary, so adjoining is the closest synonym. Divided conveys the opposite idea.

Correct answer: Adjoining

1653. Synonym of "Bibulous" is _______?

  • A. Huge
  • B. Boozy
  • C. Sottish
  • D. Both B & C

Explanation: Bibulous means fond of alcoholic drink; both boozy and sottish are related to drunkenness or heavy drinking. Therefore, both B and C are acceptable synonyms in this set.

Correct answer: Both B & C

1654. Which one of the following word is most similar to " characterized by or showing interest or concern"?

  • A. Forlorn
  • B. Delinquent
  • C. Solicitous
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: Solicitous means showing concern or care about someone or something. Forlorn means miserable or abandoned, and delinquent means neglectful or failing in duty.

Correct answer: Solicitous

1655. Which one of the following is most similar in meaning to SOPORIFIC?

  • A. Meteoric
  • B. Phlegmatic
  • C. Sadistic
  • D. Hypnotic

Explanation: Soporific means causing sleep or drowsiness, and hypnotic can also mean sleep-inducing or sleep-like. Meteoric means rapid or brilliant, while phlegmatic means calm and unemotional.

Correct answer: Hypnotic

1656. Synonym of "Yokel" is _______?

  • A. Crafty
  • B. Canny
  • C. bumpkin
  • D. Crave

Explanation: A yokel is an unsophisticated person from the countryside, especially one regarded as naive; bumpkin has the same meaning. The other options suggest cleverness or desire.

Correct answer: bumpkin

1657. Synonym of EVADE is_______?

  • A. Elude
  • B. Avoid
  • C. dodge
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Evade means to escape, avoid, or dodge something, and elude also means to escape or avoid capture. Since all three options express this idea, all of these is correct.

Correct answer: All of these

1658. Synonym of VAGUE is_________?

  • A. Fuzzy
  • B. Clear
  • C. ill-timid
  • D. Evade

Explanation: Vague means unclear or lacking precise detail, so fuzzy is the closest synonym. Clear is its opposite, while the remaining options do not fit the meaning.

Correct answer: Fuzzy

1659. The synonym of "Emancipate" is_________?

  • A. Emanate
  • B. Incorporate
  • C. Defame
  • D. Release

Explanation: Emancipate means to set free from control or restriction, so release is the correct synonym. Emanate means to originate or spread, while incorporate means to include.

Correct answer: Release

1660. The synonym of "Gregarious" is__________?

  • A. Sociable
  • B. Reserved
  • C. Shaky
  • D. Egregious

Explanation: Gregarious describes a person who enjoys the company of others and is sociable. Reserved is nearly opposite, while egregious means exceptionally bad.

Correct answer: Sociable