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2681. What is the synonym of FASCIA?

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

Explanation: Option B is correct.Fascia is a noun that refers to a band or strip of material, especially a decorative one, used to cover or adorn 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 Fascia and Portico imply a sense of covering or adornment, especially in an architectural context.

Correct answer: Portico

2682. What is the synonym of OBLITERATE?

  • A. Wily
  • B. Derision
  • C. Diminish
  • D. Dale

Explanation: Option C is correct.Obliterate means to completely destroy or remove something, often used to describe the act of erasing or annihilating something. Diminish means to make something smaller or less, often used to describe a reduction in size, amount, or intensity.Both Obliterate and Diminish imply a sense of reduction or decrease, although Obliterate implies a more complete and total destruction.

Correct answer: Diminish

2683. What is the synonym of ONEROUS?

  • A. Deadhead
  • B. Tedious
  • C. Appeasing
  • D. Deflated

Explanation: Option B is correct.Onerous means burdensome, troublesome, or oppressive, often used to describe a task or responsibility that is difficult or unpleasant. Tedious means boring, tiresome, or monotonous, often used to describe a task or activity that is dull or repetitive.Both Onerous and Tedious imply a sense of difficulty or unpleasantness, although Onerous often implies a greater sense of burden or oppression.

Correct answer: Tedious

2684. What is the synonym of OVERLIE?

  • A. Ditch
  • B. Maturate
  • C. Unveiling
  • D. Superimpose

Explanation: Option D is correct.Overlie means to lie on top of something, often used to describe a layer or stratum that covers another. Superimpose means to place something on top of something else, often used to describe the act of layering or overlaying.Both Overlie and Superimpose imply a sense of layering or covering, although Overlie often implies a more static relationship, while Superimpose implies a more active process.

Correct answer: Superimpose

2685. What is the synonym of PARE?

  • A. Frothing
  • B. Prune
  • C. Denomination
  • D. Introverted

Explanation: Option B is correct.Prune means to cut off unwanted parts, so it's the correct synonym.

Correct answer: Prune

2686. What is the synonym of PENINSULA?

  • A. Isthmus
  • B. Island
  • C. Bay
  • D. Gorge

Explanation: Option A is correct. A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, surrounded by water on both sides.

Correct answer: Isthmus

2687. What is the synonym of PERIPHERY?

  • A. Dexter
  • B. Reticent
  • C. Fringe
  • D. Attenuation

Explanation: Option C is correct.Fringe means the border or outer part, so it's the correct synonym.

Correct answer: Fringe

2688. What is the synonym of PRE-EMPTIVE?

  • A. Imitate
  • B. Skirmish
  • C. Assiduity
  • D. Anticipatory

Explanation: Option D is correct.Taking action before something happens, to prevent or prepare for it.

Correct answer: Anticipatory

2689. What is the synonym of PLEXUS?

  • A. Rete
  • B. Chaos
  • C. Treatise
  • D. Prying

Explanation: Option A is correct.Rete means a network or web-like structure.

Correct answer: Rete

2690. What is the synonym of PAMPAS?

  • A. Contradiction
  • B. Discretion
  • C. Prairies
  • D. Lee

Explanation: Option C is correct.Prairies means vast, flat grasslands, synonym of Pampas.

Correct answer: Prairies