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Class 8 English
Vocabulary
Quiz 7
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
As the minute hand approaches the hour, hordes of students throughout the campus
rush
towards gates.
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Move
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Scatter
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Hurry
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Ascend
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March
Explanation
'Rush' means to move with urgent haste.
"Oliver rushed after her"
In this context, "As the minute hand approaches, hordes of students throughout the campus rush towards gates", 'rush' means hurry. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they don't provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Savage enemy swept across the region and
ruthlessly
killed everybody in their way.
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Without stopping
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Without weapons
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Without pity
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Without warning
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Without purpose
Explanation
'Ruthlessly' without pity or compassion for others.
"they fell prey to money lenders who ruthlessly exploited them"
In this context, "Savage enemy swept across the region and ruthless killed everybody in their way.", 'ruthlessly' means without pity. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Her friends tried to
tempt
her to go to the movies although they knew she had to study.
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Trace
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Enervate
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Implore
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Entice
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Long for
Explanation
'Tempt' means to entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or unwise.
"there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching"
In this context, "Her friends tried to tempt her to go to the movies although they knew she had to study", 'tempt' means to entice. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Digital watches that display time electronically are
swiftly
replacing analog watches.
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Gradually
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Eventually
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Previously
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Rapidly
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Steadily
Explanation
'Swiftly' means at high speed; quickly.
"she got up and walked swiftly to the door"
In this context, "Digital watches that display time electronically are swiftly replacing analog watches", 'swiftly' means rapidly. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Accidental oil
spills
due to a number of causes are a major source of pollution of the Earth's oceans.
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Barters
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Shortages
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Transactions
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Misfortunes
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Releases
Explanation
'Spills' mean cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.
"you'll spill that tea if you're not careful"
In this context, "Accidental oil spills due to a number of causes are a major source of pollution of the Earth's oceans", 'spills' mean releases. Hence, option E is the correct answer and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The basketball game
started
at $$4:00$$ p.m.
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Transpired
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Commenced
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Ended
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Continued
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Postponed
Explanation
'Started' means begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space; come into being.
"the season starts in September"
In this context, "The basketball game started at 4:00 pm", ' started' means commenced. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
There was no
trace
of poison in the coffee the chemist analysed, which disappointed the police.
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Indication
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Taste
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Color
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Smell
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Sediment
Explanation
'Trace' means a mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something.
"remove all traces of the old adhesive"
In this context, "There was no trace of poison in the coffee the chemist analysed, which disappointed the police", 'trace' means sign or indication. Hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Superstition
may easily lead a great many people astray.
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Irrational belief
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Succession
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Logic
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Misdirection
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Stipulation
Explanation
'Superstition' means a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.
In this context, "Superstition may easily lead a great many people astray", 'superstition' means irrational belief. Hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Scientists have long discovered that emotions
trigger
physiological reactions and vice versa.
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Blunt
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Activate
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Encounter
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Obscure
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Impede
Explanation
'Trigger' means cause (a device) to function.
"burglars fled empty-handed after triggering the alarm"
In this context, "Scientists have long discovered that emotions trigger physiological reactions and vice versa", 'trigger' means activate or effect. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Many minor
tremors
can be felt before an earthquake hits an area.
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Temptations
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Noises
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Vibrations
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Beatings
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Voices
Explanation
'Tremor' means an involuntary quivering movement.
"a disorder that causes tremors and muscle rigidity"
In this context, "Many minor tremors cart be felt before an earthquake hits an area", 'tremors' mean vibrations. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are incorrect as they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The ancient Scandinavians venerated the mistletoe because it
supposedly
brought good luck and fertility.
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Presumably
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Explanation
'Supposedly' means according to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement).
"the adverts are aimed at women, supposedly because they do the shopping"
In this context, "The ancient Scandinavians venerated the mistletoe because it supposedly brought good luck and fertility", 'supposedly' means presumably. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Sandy is still
touchy
on this subject; be careful not to mention the matter to her.
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Handy
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Sensitive
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Manual
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Ill-mannered
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Inclement
Explanation
'Touchy' means easily upset or offended; oversensitive.
"she's a little touchy about her age"
In this context, "Sandy is still touchy on this subject; be careful not to mention the matter to her", 'touchy' means sensitive. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Our company possesses
unique
research capabilities.
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Only
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Solely
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Distinctive
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Unbalanced
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Uniform
Explanation
'Unique' means being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
"the situation was unique in British politics"
In this context, "Our company possesses unique research capabilities", 'unique' means distinctive. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
A forest is a
vibrant
, complex community of many forms of life, and it should be protected at all costs.
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Active
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Fatal
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Slick
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Fabulous
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Fierce
Explanation
'Vibrant' means full of energy and life.
"a vibrant cosmopolitan city"
In this context, "A forest is a vibrant, complex community of many forms of life, and it should be protected at all costs", 'vibrant' means active or vigorous. Hence, option A is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Will their
vows
be made publicly or privately?
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Opening remarks
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Thoughts
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Promises
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Emotions
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Trials
Explanation
'Vow' means a solemn promise.
In this context, "Will their vows be made publicly or privately?", 'vow' means a promise. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
That railroads were ultimate mode of transport was a
widespread
belief before the $$20$$th century.
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Contagious
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Expansive
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Common
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Broad
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Esteemed
Explanation
'Widespread' means found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
"there was widespread support for the war"
In this context, "That railroads were ultimate mode of transport was a widespread belief before the 20th century", 'widespread' means common or general. Hence, option C is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The city managed to
withstand
the years-long siege by Serbian forces.
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Resist
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Rise against
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Prepare for
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Predict
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Overwhelm
Explanation
'Withstand' means remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.
"the structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph"
In this context, "The city managed to withstand the years-long siege by Serbian forces", 'withstand' means resist. Hence, option A is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Having spent all her money on clothes, Laura is not
well-off
enough even to buy a loaf of bread.
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Destitute
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Arrogant
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Afraid
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Peevish
Explanation
'Well off' means wealthy.
"her family are quite well off"
In this context, "Having spent all his money on clothes, Laura is not well-off enough even to buy a loaf of bread", 'well off' means wealthy. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
How can he
criticize
it so much when he's never been to that city.
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knit
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knock
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kill
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glib
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Some parts of the world, such as the Arctic and Antarctica, remain
virtually
unexplored.
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Actually
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Partially
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Superficially
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Practically
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Explanation
'Virtually' means nearly; almost.
"the disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County"
In this context, "Some parts of the world, such as the Arctic and Antarctica, remain virtually unexplored", 'virtually' means practically. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate answer.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
It is
undoubtedly
true that the Watergate scandal was the worst of all in U.S. political history.
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Considerably
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Arguably
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Indecisively
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Without question
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Stemly
Explanation
'Undoubtedly' means without doubt; certainly.
"they are undoubtedly guilty"
In this context, "It is undoubtedly true that the Watergate scandal was the worst of all in U.S. political history", 'undoubtedly' means indubitably or without a question. Hence, option D is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Find the synonym of the underlined word.
At first, the incident seemed to be
trivial
, giving no hint of the terrible consequences it would lead to.
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Significant
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Momentous
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Unimportant
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Critical
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Of great importance
Explanation
'Trivial' means of little value or importance.
"huge fines were imposed for trivial offences"
In this context, "At first, the incident seemed to be trivial, giving no hint of the terrible consequences it would lead to", 'trivial' means unimportant. Hence, option C is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
His solution is always of the
impermanent, unsatisfactory
type.
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quick fix
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quick sand
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queasy
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try and test
Choose the correct synonym of the following word.
That's just like her to be so
inept.
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lame
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lacquer
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latent
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badger
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It's really
easy to
do.
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a apear
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a peel
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a piece of cake
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hot cake
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He is such a
dull and boring person.
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nerd
0%
navel
0%
note
0%
jockey
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Dave's dating a
really stunning
woman. Have you seen her?
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krone of a
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kunkle
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knockout
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finishing blow
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
She drank so much beer that she is really
drunk
.
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pickled
0%
parked
0%
paraded
0%
busted
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
No wonder you are overweight. You always
overeat.
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pig-out
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perform
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peter out
0%
peter-pan
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Let's go to the pub for a
quick beer.
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quilt
0%
quick one
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queue
0%
fast fast
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Her work is always
rapidly, but carelessly
done.
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queer
0%
quick and dirty
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quick tempered
0%
flimsy
Explanation
Here only B fits into the context as 'quick' is synonymous to 'rapidly' and 'quick and dirty' conveys the meaning that the sentence requires of it. Thus B is the correct answer.
Choose the correct answer.
He is such a
difficult and annoying person.
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peach
0%
palm
0%
pain in the neck
0%
wonderful
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They all
criticized
me, but it wasn't my fault.
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slammed
0%
shaded
0%
shot
0%
stuck
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I wish they wouldn't just rush in,
eat really quickly
, and then leave.
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snippet
0%
stop it up
0%
scarf it down
0%
put it down
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
The business is doing very well and they are really
making a lot of money.
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running is over
0%
raking it in
0%
right here
0%
ruining it
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He
got
a lot of points in this round.
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racked up
0%
rained
0%
read
0%
beat up
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don't know why she likes him. He's so
dirty and unkept.
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simple
0%
scruffy
0%
sharp
0%
blunt
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He has two
young children
running around his house.
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rug rats
0%
riddles
0%
rolls
0%
babies
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Let's go to the beach and some
sunshine.
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rays
0%
root
0%
rage
0%
soot
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Did you see the size of the
diamond
on her finger?
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rig
0%
rock
0%
roast
0%
block
Choose the correct answer.
I'm not going to a
horrible and dirty
place like that.
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sleazebag
0%
solid
0%
sober
0%
black market
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He comes from a
very old-fashioned
family.
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shrill
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shody
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square
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circular
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given below.
GREGARIOUS
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ALOOF
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COY
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STOIC
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SOCIABLE
Explanation
Gregarious means fond of company; sociable.
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
He
completely wrecked
the car last night.
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transplanted
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totalled
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tricked
0%
left
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word / words
Abundant
food was available for the soldiers in the mess.
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little
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plentiful
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delicious
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wholesome
Explanation
Option B is the correct answer because 'abundant' means plentiful or lavish.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'little' means insufficient, 'delicious' means tasty and 'wholesome' means healthy.
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word / words.
He spends his money
lavishly
.
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hesitatingly
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generously
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foolishly
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carefully
Explanation
Option B is the correct answer because 'lavishly' means in a very generous or extravagant manner; in profusion.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'hesitatingly' means indecisively, 'foolishly' means stupidly and 'carefully' means with care.
Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
The stolen car has New York
license plates.
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tags
0%
ticks
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togs
0%
racks
Find the odd one out.
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Maroon
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Orange
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Lavender
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White
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Violet
Explanation
Here, only 'White' has a single meaning. All the other words have dual meanings as follows:
'Maroon': a) A brown-red colour
b) Abandon or isolate
'Orange': a) A colour
b) A citrus fruit
'Lavender': a) Pale purple colour
b) An aromatic plant
'Violet': a) A deep purple colour
b) A flower
Hence, D is correct.
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
We must adopt
drastic
measures to control population growth.
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simple
0%
dramatic
0%
realistic
0%
severe
Explanation
'Drastic' means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme. Hence option D, 'severe' is the correct word that is nearest in meaning to that of the underlined word.
Options A, B and C are incorrect because 'simple' means uncomplicated, 'dramatic' means relating to drama or exciting and 'realistic' means practical.
Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The police officer tried to
intimidate
the witness but in vain.
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inform
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reward
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frighten
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persuade
Explanation
'Intimidate' means to frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. Hence option C, 'frighten' is the nearest in meaning to the given word.
Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'inform' means to let know or tell, 'reward' means to give something to someone for their service or achievement and 'persuade' means to convince.
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