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2071. Synonym of EMACIATED is _____________?

  • A. very fat
  • B. very thin
  • C. very small
  • D. very heavy

Explanation: Emaciated means abnormally thin and weak, usually because of illness, hunger, or deprivation. It describes extreme loss of body tissue rather than merely being small.

Correct answer: very thin

2072. Synonym of Enigma is _____________?

  • A. Question
  • B. Puzzle
  • C. Answer
  • D. Content

Explanation: An enigma is something mysterious or difficult to understand, often presented as a puzzle. Question is broader, whereas puzzle captures the idea of a problem requiring solution.

Correct answer: Puzzle

2073. Synonym of Vituperate is _____________?

  • A. Abuse
  • B. Appreciate
  • C. Copy
  • D. Encourage

Explanation: To vituperate means to criticize or abuse someone with harsh and insulting language. Appreciate and encourage express approval rather than verbal attack.

Correct answer: Abuse

2074. Synonym of BRIEF is _____________?

  • A. Small
  • B. Short
  • C. Little
  • D. Limited

Explanation: Brief means lasting for a short time or containing few words, so short is the most precise synonym. Small, little, and limited refer mainly to size, amount, or extent.

Correct answer: Short

2075. Synonym of EMBEZZLE is _____________?

  • A. Remunerate
  • B. Clear
  • C. Balance
  • D. Misappropriate

Explanation: To embezzle is to fraudulently take money or property entrusted to one's care, which is to misappropriate it. Remunerate means to pay or reward someone and is unrelated.

Correct answer: Misappropriate

2076. Synonym of ALERT is _____________?

  • A. Intelligent
  • B. Energetic
  • C. Observant
  • D. Watchful

Explanation: Alert means watchful and ready to notice danger or change. Intelligent and energetic can be associated with alertness, but watchful gives the direct meaning.

Correct answer: Watchful

2077. Synonym of ARROGANT is _____________?

  • A. Conceited
  • B. Humble
  • C. Progressive
  • D. Noble

Explanation: Arrogant means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, so conceited is its closest synonym. Humble is the opposite.

Correct answer: Conceited

2078. The word opposite in the meaning to "presume" is:

  • A. Disbelieve
  • B. Pretend
  • C. Figure
  • D. Conjecture

Explanation: To "presume" means to assume something to be true without proof, while "disbelieve" means to not believe something. The two words are opposite in meaning, which makes "disbelieve" the correct answer to the given question.

Correct answer: Disbelieve

2079. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word EMBRACE:

  • A. Disobey
  • B. Contradict
  • C. Reject
  • D. Obscure

Explanation: "Embrace" means to accept willingly, to hug, or to adopt. The opposite of embracing something is to "reject" it, which means to refuse or to deny.

Correct answer: Reject

2080. The word opposite in the meaning to tumultuous is:

  • A. Fierce
  • B. Hectic
  • C. Moderate
  • D. Raucous

Explanation: "Tumultuous" means loud, chaotic, and disorderly. The opposite of "tumultuous" is something that is calm, peaceful, and controlled, which is best represented by the word "moderate."

Correct answer: Moderate