English Questions – Synonyms Set 48

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1. INCITEMENT
   1) consequence
   2) exonerate
   3) refrain
   4) causation
   5) outgrowth
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: causation – the action of causing something.
   
   
2. IMPUTE
   1) energetic
   2) abstain
   3) outcome
   4) attribute
   5) alert
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: attribute – regard something as being caused by.
   
   
3. INFRINGE
   1) lively
   2) absolve
   3) exculpate
   4) spirited
   5) encroach
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: encroach – intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life, etc.).
   
   
4. INDOLENT
   1) amuse
   2) desist
   3) languid
   4) vindicate
   5) spurt
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: languid – (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.
   
   
5. KNOTTY
   1) detain
   2) stingy
   3) onerous
   4) vivacious
   5) animated
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: onerous – (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
   
   
6. PALLIATE
   1) wassail
   2) carouse
   3) extenuate
   4) skylarking
   5) saturnalia
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: extenuate – (of a factor or situation) acting in mitigation to lessen the seriousness of guilt or an offence.
   
   
7. ORACULAR
   1) cryptic
   2) diminutive
   3) evanescent
   4) momentary
   5) merriment
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: cryptic – having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
   
   
8. OFFSPRING
   1) progeny
   2) debauch
   3) carousal
   4) vanishing
   5) piddling
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: progeny – a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
   
   
9. NEFARIOUS
   1) detestable
   2) bacchanal
   3) frivolous
   4) commonplace
   5) nugatory
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: detestable – deserving intense dislike.
   
   
10. LAMENT
    1) distinct
    2) deplore
    3) immaterial
    4) trifling
    5) negligible
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: deplore – a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.