English Questions – Synonyms Set 51

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1. Obnoxious
   1) outcast
   2) loafer
   3) derelict
   4) credulous
   5) glimmer
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: credulous – having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
   
   
2. Quiver
   1) convulsion
   2) wanderer
   3) oscillation
   4) ignorant
   5) ingenuous
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: oscillation – movement back and forth in a regular rhythm.
   
   
3. Tramp
   1) guileless
   2) vagabond
   3) unacquainted
   4) innoxious
   5) glitter
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: vagabond – a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.
   
   
4. Restive
   1) palpitation
   2) pulsation
   3) drifter
   4) agitated
   5) aptness
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: agitated – feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
   
   
5. Demented
   1) floater
   2) shimmer
   3) shiver
   4) balky
   5) insane
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: insane – in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.
   
   
6. Knack
   1) shudder
   2) spasm
   3) contrary
   4) adroitness
   5) dexterity
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation: dexterity – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
   
   
7. Torpid
   1) tremor
   2) tremble
   3) throb
   4) presented
   5) hitchhiker
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: presented – give or award formally or ceremonially.
   
   
8. Decrepitude
   1) dilapidation
   2) vagrant
   3) fidgety
   4) edgy
   5) panhandler
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: dilapidation – the state or process of falling into decay or being in disrepair.
   
   
9. Dulcet
   1) fractious
   2) agreeable
   3) refractory
   4) jittery
   5) fretful
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: agreeable – quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.
   
   
10. Heralded
    1) perverse
    2) ornery
    3) supervised
    4) recalcitrant
    5) obstinate
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: supervised – observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity).