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English Questions – Synonyms for IB ACIO Set 66

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in Synonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Demented
    1) sapient

    2) levelheaded

    3) sagacious
    4) idiot

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: Demented – suffering from dementia.
    idiot – a stupid person.

  2. Ostentation
    1) pomp
    2) discerning
    3) verbose
    4) mandate
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation:Ostentation – the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.
    pomp – ceremony and splendid display.

  3. Laconic
    1) sanction

    2) concise

    3) endorsement
    4) countenance

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation:Laconic – (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
    concise – giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

  4. Knack
    1) assent
    2) ratification

    3) dexterity

    4) pardon

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Knack – an acquired or natural skill at doing something.
    dexterity – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

  5. Beckoned
    1) compliance
    2) concurrence

    3) acquitted

    4) called

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation:Beckoned – make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
    called – cry out (a word or words).

  6. Scorn
    1) acquiescence

    2) exonerate

    3) condemn
    4) absolve

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Scorn – a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
    condemn – express complete disapproval of; censure.

  7. Dulcet
    1) cacophonous
    2) sweet
    3) plumb
    4) rectify
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Dulcet – (especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
    sweet – having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter.

  8. Salient
    1) smordant
    2) prominent
    3) unbend

    4) dissonant

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Salient – most noticeable or important.
    prominent – important; famous.

  9. Flaunt
    1) opposed
    2) neaten
    3) exhibit
    4) compose
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Flaunt – display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.
    exhibit – publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

  10. Blister
    1) litigant
    2) perpendicular
    3) wound
    4) inharmonious

    Answer – 3)

    Explanation: Blister – a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
    wound – an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.






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