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2651. Supply the correct synonym for the underlined word. An orthodox is a _ person.
- A. Clever
- B. Confident
- C. Confused
- D. Conservative
Explanation: Option D is the correct answer. An 'orthodox' person is someone who adheres to traditional beliefs or practices, similar to being conservative.
Correct answer: Conservative2652. Supply the correct synonym for the underlined word:The new government brought stupendous changes in the economy and its critics.
- A. Destroyed
- B. Involved
- C. Surprised
- D. Fooled
Explanation: While "stupendous" generally means something incredible or astonishing, it can also evoke a sense of being surprised due to its impact. Therefore, 'surprised' is correct.
Correct answer: Surprised2653. Which of the following words is a synonym for "meticulous"?
- A. Abhorrent
- B. Heedless
- C. Precise
- D. Incautious
Explanation: The most suitable answer is "precise" as it means clearly defined or stated; exact and accurate in detail, leaving no room for ambiguity or misunderstanding. This links to being almost "perfect" clearly stating the synonym of meticulous.
Correct answer: Precise2654. Choose the word which is similar in meaning to REIGN;
- A. Damp
- B. Tussle
- C. Rule
- D. Prime
Explanation: "Reign" means the period of rule of a monarch, and "rule" is a synonym that conveys the act of governing. Hence, it is the most suitable option.
Correct answer: Rule2655. "To abscond" means:
- A. To create a secret hiding place
- B. To do something without telling anyone
- C. To go away secretly and hide
- D. To do something ahead of deadline
Explanation: Absconding means to leave a place secretly, often to avoid capture or legal consequences. Terefore, "to go away secretly and hide" best defines it.
Correct answer: To go away secretly and hide2656. Antonym of HEGEMONY is:
- A. Lack of energy
- B. Lack of precision
- C. Lack of authority
- D. Lack of confidence
Explanation: "Hegemony" refers to dominance or authority, so its opposite would be a "lack of authority".
Correct answer: Lack of authority2657. What is the opposite of CHAOTIC:
- A. Immersive
- B. Orderly
- C. Hectic
- D. Steady
Explanation: The correct answer is orderly."Chaotic" means disorganized, and "orderly" is its opposite.
Correct answer: Orderly2658. Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined phrase in the sentence:The firemen took several hours to put out the fire.
- A. Dislocate
- B. Extinguish
- C. Producer
- D. Broadcast
Explanation: "Put out" means to extinguish a fire, making "extinguish" the correct answer.
Correct answer: Extinguish2659. Identify the correct spelling of the given word:
- A. Greivous
- B. Grevuous
- C. Grievous
- D. Griveous
Explanation: "Grievous" is the correct spelling, meaning serious or severe.
Correct answer: Grievous2660. "Loquacious'' is antonymous with:
- A. Talkative
- B. Taciturn
- C. Chatty
- D. Verbose
Explanation: "Taciturn" means reserved or uncommunicative, making it the antonym of "loquacious".
Correct answer: Taciturn