English Questions: Synonyms Set- 36

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1. Stigma most nearly means
   1) stain
   2) trial
   3) difficulty
   4) holiness
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : stain – stigma means a mark of shame or discredit, or a stain
   
   
2. Reside most nearly means
   1) remain
   2) home
   3) dwell
   4) sediment
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : dwell – to reside means to occupy a place as one’s home, or to dwell
   
   
3. Covetous most nearly means
   1) quiet
   2) sneaky
   3) lurking
   4) greedy
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : greedy – covetous means having an inordinate desire for wealth, or greedy
   
   
4. Beneficial most nearly means
   1) help
   2) advantageous
   3) charity
   4) wise
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : advantageous – beneficial means causing benefit, or advantageous
   
   
5. Flare most nearly means
   1) judicial
   2) temper
   3) style
   4) blaze
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : style – flare means a fire or blaze used to signal; flair means talent or
   
   
6. Negligent most nearly means
   1) pajamas
   2) morbid
   3) careless
   4) dark
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : careless – negligent means marked by neglect, or careless
   
   
7. Impious most nearly means
   1) Ungraceful
   2) slovenly
   3) Irreverent
   4) dirty
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : Irreverent – showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
   
   
8. Aloof most nearly means
   1) above
   2) tidy
   3) clever
   4) reserved
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : reserved – aloof means distant in feeling, or reserved
   
   
9. Lackadaisical most nearly means
   1) brave
   2) determinate
   3) unconcerned
   4) concerned
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : unconcerned
   
   
10. Lissome most nearly means
    1) slow
    2) honest
    3) supple
    4) dull
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : lissome means supple or flexible