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1781. Synonym of "pelt" is _________?

  • A. to throw things at
  • B. touch softly
  • C. place in layers
  • D. remove from

Explanation: As a verb, “pelt” can mean to throw things repeatedly at someone or something, especially stones. It can also mean an animal skin, but that meaning is not offered as an option.

Correct answer: to throw things at

1782. Synonym of " captious" is _________?

  • A. prominent
  • B. carping
  • C. critical
  • D. caustic
  • E. epigrammatic

Explanation: Captious means inclined to find trivial faults, and “carping” has the same fault-finding sense. “Critical” is broader and can simply mean analytical, not necessarily petty or hostile.

Correct answer: carping

1783. Synonym of "indigence" is _________?

  • A. nativity
  • B. tolerance
  • C. gossiping
  • D. poverty
  • E. eating

Explanation: Indigence means extreme poverty or lack of the basic necessities of life. The other options refer to birth, tolerance, conversation, or eating.

Correct answer: poverty

1784. Synonym of "incorrigible" is _________?

  • A. commendable
  • B. incorruptible
  • C. unchangeable
  • D. overbearing

Explanation: Incorrigible describes someone or something that cannot be corrected, reformed, or improved, making “unchangeable” the closest option. “Incorruptible” means unable to be bribed or morally corrupted, which is different.

Correct answer: unchangeable

1785. Synonym of "intractable" is _________?

  • A. hard to manage
  • B. barbaric
  • C. flawless
  • D. elusive

Explanation: Intractable means difficult to control, deal with, or solve, so “hard to manage” gives its central meaning. “Elusive” means difficult to find or grasp, not necessarily difficult to control.

Correct answer: hard to manage

1786. Synonym of "patois" is _________?

  • A. glib talk
  • B. slang
  • C. computer language
  • D. local dialect

Explanation: Patois is a regional or local dialect, often differing from the standard language. It may include slang, but “local dialect” is the more precise definition.

Correct answer: local dialect

1787. Synonym of "bifurcate" is _________?

  • A. to fork or divide
  • B. belch
  • C. think meditatively
  • D. explain at length

Explanation: To bifurcate is to divide into two branches or parts, like a road that forks. Hence “to fork or divide” captures both the literal and general meanings.

Correct answer: to fork or divide

1788. Synonym of "syllogism" is _________?

  • A. harmony
  • B. word division
  • C. sensible observation
  • D. reasoning method

Explanation: A syllogism is a formal method of reasoning in which a conclusion follows from two related premises. The other options refer to harmony, word division, or observation, not logical deduction.

Correct answer: reasoning method

1789. Synonym of "countenance" is _________?

  • A. opposition
  • B. proper conduct
  • C. agreeable quality
  • D. facial expression

Explanation: Countenance commonly means a person's face or facial appearance when used as a noun. It can also mean approval as a verb, but none of the other options expresses that sense.

Correct answer: facial expression

1790. Synonym of "pastime" is _________?

  • A. antiquity
  • B. memory
  • C. recreation
  • D. tardiness

Explanation: A pastime is an activity undertaken for enjoyment or to occupy leisure time, so recreation is the closest synonym. Antiquity and memory relate to the past, but not to leisure activity.

Correct answer: recreation