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1711. Synonym of OBLIQUE is _____________?

  • A. Horizontal
  • B. Bore
  • C. Slanting
  • D. Disregard

Explanation: Oblique means slanting or not straightforward, especially when describing a line or direction. Horizontal is a different direction, and disregard means to ignore.

Correct answer: Slanting

1712. Synonym of Turmoil is _____________?

  • A. Conclusion
  • B. Reversal
  • C. Meanness
  • D. Confusion

Explanation: Turmoil means a state of great confusion, disorder, or unrest. Conclusion, reversal, and meanness do not convey this sense.

Correct answer: Confusion

1713. Synonym of Addendum?

  • A. Augmentation
  • B. Codicil
  • C. Both a&b
  • D. Detriment

Explanation: An addendum is an addition to a document, and a codicil is an additional clause or supplement, especially to a will. Augmentation also means an addition or increase, so both listed terms are acceptable synonyms.

Correct answer: Both a&b

1714. Synonym of Acerbity?

  • A. Tartness
  • B. Astringency
  • C. Sourness
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Acerbity refers to a sharp, bitter, or sour quality, literally or figuratively. Tartness, astringency, and sourness all capture this sense.

Correct answer: All of these

1715. Synonym of Accost?

  • A. Solicit
  • B. Confront
  • C. Both a&b
  • D. Scorn

Explanation: To accost means to approach and speak to someone, often boldly; to confront has this direct sense, while solicit can mean approaching someone to ask for something. Both a and b are therefore valid synonyms in context.

Correct answer: Both a&b

1716. Synonyms of Abstruse?

  • A. Recondite
  • B. Intricate
  • C. Obscure
  • D. All of these

Explanation: Abstruse means difficult to understand or obscure, while recondite, intricate, and obscure all describe something complex or hard to grasp. All three can function as synonyms in the intended vocabulary sense.

Correct answer: All of these

1717. Synonym of Abstemious?

  • A. Abstinent
  • B. Temperate
  • C. Moderate
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Abstemious means showing restraint, especially in eating or drinking. Abstinent, temperate, and moderate all convey this idea, so all the options fit.

Correct answer: All of above

1718. Synonym of Absolve?

  • A. Exculpate
  • B. Exonerate
  • C. Both a&b
  • D. Execute

Explanation: To absolve is to clear someone from blame or guilt, and both exculpate and exonerate mean to do exactly that. Execute has the opposite association because it may mean carrying out a death sentence.

Correct answer: Both a&b

1719. Synonym of Abrogate?

  • A. Revoke
  • B. Rescind
  • C. Repeal
  • D. All of above

Explanation: Abrogate means to abolish or formally cancel something, especially a law or agreement. Revoke, rescind, and repeal all express this idea, so all the listed choices are synonyms.

Correct answer: All of above

1720. Synonym of Abjure?

  • A. Disavow
  • B. Renounce
  • C. Both a&b
  • D. Espouse

Explanation: Abjure means to reject or renounce solemnly. Disavow means to deny or reject, while renounce means to give up, making both suitable synonyms.

Correct answer: Both a&b