English Questions – Synonyms Set 49

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1. INFRASTRUCTURE
   1) lunatic
   2) plague
   3) disrepute
   4) torment
   5) groundwork
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: groundwork – preliminary or basic work.
   
   
2. ESTRANGED
   1) inane
   2) insensate
   3) renown
   4) nudge
   5) Remove
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: Remove – take (something) away or off from the position occupied.
   
   
3. KNAVISH
   1) imbecile
   2) deceitful
   3) opprobrium
   4) hassle
   5) hound
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: deceitful – guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others.
   
   
4. YARDSTICK
   1) criterion
   2) boneheaded
   3) birdbrained
   4) sensible
   5) bright
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: criterion – a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.
   
   
5. FATUOUS
   1) incomparable
   2) matchless
   3) outstanding
   4) hector
   5) absurd
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: absurd – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
   
   
6. NOTORIETY
   1) asinine
   2) faultless
   3) splash
   4) enlighten
   5) introduce
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: splash – a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
   
   
7. PESTER
   1) disclose
   2) divulge
   3) habituate
   4) champion
   5) badger
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: badger – a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
   
   
8. RIVALED
   1) bedevil
   2) unequaled
   3) withhold
   4) misrepresent
   5) mislead
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: unequaled – superior to all others in performance or extent.
   
   
9. ACQUAINT
   1) conceal
   2) deceive
   3) accustom
   4) beleaguer
   5) tantalize
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: accustom – customary; usual.
   
   
10. RAMPART
    1) importune
    2) preview
    3) premiere
    4) bulwark
    5) debut
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: bulwark – a defensive wall.