English Questions – Synonyms Set 67

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1. Enliven
   1) striking
   2) cheer
   3) brandish
   4) flourish
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2) 
   Explanation: Enliven – make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
   
   
2. Impious
   1) prominent
   2) predominant
   3) dither
   4) irreverent
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4) 
   Explanation: Impious – showing a lack of respect for God or religion.
   
   
3. Dulcet
   1) indefinite
   2) invigorate
   3) sweet
   4) teetering
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Dulcet – (especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
   
   
4. Rescind
   1) redeem
   2) fluctuate
   3) revoke
   4) exhilarate
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Rescind – revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
   
   
5. Salient
   1) prominent
   2) waver
   3) indecisive
   4) vitalize
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Salient – most noticeable or important.
   
   
6. Abysmal
   1) galvanize
   2) tentative
   3) bottomless
   4) focal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Abysmal – extremely bad; appalling.
   
   
7. Flaunt
   1) pivotal
   2) exhibit
   3) wavering
   4) teeter
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Flaunt – display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.
   
   
8. Insensitive
   1) parade
   2) callous
   3) revive
   4) staple
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2) 
   Explanation: Insensitive – showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings.
   
   
9. Obscene
   1) dirty
   2) oscillate
   3) ambivalent
   4) dithering
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Obscene – (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.
   
   
10. Vacillate
    1) rejuvenate
    2) waver
    3) rouse
    4) stimulate
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Vacillate – waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.