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2131. Synonym of "impregnable" is ___________.
- A. vulnerable
- B. full
- C. unconquerable
- D. stern
Explanation: Impregnable describes something that cannot be captured, defeated, or entered by force. “Unconquerable” conveys this same idea.
Correct answer: unconquerable2132. Synonym of ABATE is _____________?
- A. Postpone
- B. Abandon
- C. Diminish
- D. Increase
Explanation: Abate means to become or make less intense, severe, or plentiful; diminish has the same meaning. Increase is its antonym, while postpone and abandon are unrelated.
Correct answer: Diminish2133. Synonym of ZEST is _____________?
- A. Passive
- B. Enthusiasm
- C. Disgust
- D. Various
Explanation: Zest means energetic enjoyment, eagerness, or enthusiasm. Passive and disgust convey very different, largely opposing ideas.
Correct answer: Enthusiasm2134. Explain the message of this statement with a suitable word;"Thank you. You've been very thorough this time."
- A. Ideal
- B. Cruelty
- C. Kindness
- D. Gladness
Explanation: The sentence "Thank you. You've been very thorough this time." shows kindness.In this sentence, the speaker is expressing gratitude ("Thank you") and complimenting the listener by acknowledging their thoroughness and helpfulness ("You've been very thorough this time"). Kindness is demonstrated through the expression of appreciation and acknowledging someone's positive behavior.
Correct answer: Kindness2135. Choose the correct option. Negotiations between the two sides have _.
- A. Broken off
- B. Broken down
- C. Broken up
- D. Broken in
Explanation: The phrasal verb "Broken down" means the negotiations failed or collapsed because the two sides could not agree.The phrasal verb "Broken down" is often used for machinery, talks, negotiations, relationships, or systems when they collapse or fail.
Correct answer: Broken down2136. He is a/an _. His parents passed away a few years ago
- A. orphan
- B. cipple
- C. bachelor
- D. hooligan
Explanation: An orphan is a child whose parents are both dead
Correct answer: orphan2137. What is the synonym of PARAGON?
- A. Deprecate
- B. Politesse
- C. Quintessence
- D. Eminence
Explanation: Option C is correct.Paragon and Quintessence both mean a high level of excellence or achievement.
Correct answer: Quintessence2138. Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:Bewildered
- A. Confused
- B. Impressed
- C. Stunned
- D. Intrigued
Explanation: Bewildered means perplexed and 'confused'; very puzzled.
Correct answer: Confused2139. Find out synonym of "Elated":
- A. Confused
- B. Nervous
- C. Overjoyed
- D. Disappointed
Explanation: Elated can be best described as 'overjoyed' as it refers to being extremely happy or delighted; feeling a great amount of joy or happiness, often in response to a positive event or news.
Correct answer: Overjoyed2140. Find the best relationship:Breath : Lungs
- A. Light : Bulb
- B. Food : Stomach
- C. Blood : Vein
- D. Water : Stream
Explanation: The air we breathe goes into our lungs, just as the food we eat goes into our stomach.
Correct answer: Food : Stomach