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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: Portico2682. 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: Diminish2683. 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: Tedious2684. 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: Superimpose2685. 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: Prune2686. 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: Isthmus2687. 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: Fringe2688. 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: Anticipatory2689. 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: Rete2690. 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