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2601. Choose the similar word: 'VENALITY'

  • A. Traction
  • B. Tactility
  • C. Sordidness
  • D. Transience

Explanation: "Venality" refers to the quality of being corrupt, immoral, or debased, similar to sordidness, which means vile or corrupt.

Correct answer: Sordidness

2602. Choose the best similar word: 'BEGUILE'

  • A. Seduce
  • B. Disenchant
  • C. Repulse
  • D. Refuse

Explanation: "Beguile" means to charm or fascinate someone, often subtly or deceptively, to win them over or gain their attention. "Seduce" is a synonym of beguile, as it also means to attract or entice someone, often with the intention of persuading or manipulating them.

Correct answer: Seduce

2603. Choose the similar word: 'GALVANIZE'

  • A. Exaggerate
  • B. Muskeg
  • C. Spur
  • D. Footle

Explanation: "Galvanize" means to shock or excite someone into action, or to stimulate a reaction. "Spur" is a verb that means to urge or encourage someone to take action, often with a sense of prompting or goading.

Correct answer: Spur

2604. Choose the similar word: 'FASCIA'

  • A. Fettle
  • B. Portico
  • C. Scabious
  • D. Transpire

Explanation: "Fascia" is a decorative band or strip used to cover a surface." Portico" is a noun that refers to a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns, often used to describe a decorative entrance or facade. Both suggest architectural covering or decoration.

Correct answer: Portico

2605. Choose the similar word: 'TAXIDERMY'

  • A. Stuffing toys
  • B. Stuffing trout
  • C. Stuffing lifeless animals
  • D. Stuffing lifeless trees

Explanation: Taxidermy is the art of preserving animal bodies by cleaning, stuffing, and arranging their skin to make them look alive.

Correct answer: Stuffing lifeless animals

2606. Choose the best opposite word: 'DERISIVE'

  • A. Absurd
  • B. Cockamamy
  • C. Silly
  • D. Earnest

Explanation: "Derisive" means mocking or making fun of someone."Earnest" is an antonym of derisive, as it means serious, sincere, and genuine, often implying a tone or attitude that is respectful and thoughtful.

Correct answer: Earnest

2607. Choose the best opposite word: 'CIRCUMLOCUTION'

  • A. Equivocation
  • B. Plumpness
  • C. Shuffle
  • D. Candor

Explanation: "Circumlocution" means speaking in an indirect or roundabout way. Its opposite is "candor", which means the quality of expressing oneself in a direct and open manner.

Correct answer: Candor

2608. Choose the similar word: 'GRATIFICATION'

  • A. Dismay
  • B. Fulfilment
  • C. Satisfaction
  • D. Delight

Explanation: "Gratification" means a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, resulting from fulfilling a desire, or meeting a need.

Correct answer: Satisfaction

2609. Choose the similar word: 'PROLIFERATE'

  • A. Gesticulate
  • B. Aloofness
  • C. Bourgeon
  • D. Lesion

Explanation: "Proliferate" means to grow or multiply rapidly and abundantly, often in a healthy and vigorous manner. Bourgeon is a verb that means to grow or sprout, especially suddenly or rapidly, like a plant producing new growth.

Correct answer: Bourgeon

2610. The nearest synonym of the word 'PSEUDO' is:

  • A. Quasi
  • B. Genuine
  • C. Exhilarating
  • D. Fluffy

Explanation: "Pseudo" means false, pretended, or imitation. "Quasi" means seemingly or partly true but not fully real, which is closest in meaning to pseudo.

Correct answer: Quasi