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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: Sordidness2602. 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: Seduce2603. 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: Spur2604. 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: Portico2605. 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 animals2606. 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: Earnest2607. 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: Candor2608. 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: Satisfaction2609. 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: Bourgeon2610. 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