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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: Conservative

2652. 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: Surprised

2653. 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: Precise

2654. 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: Rule

2655. "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 hide

2656. 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 authority

2657. 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: Orderly

2658. 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: Extinguish

2659. 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: Grievous

2660. "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