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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in Synonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.
Identify the synonym
- Apposite
1. rude
2. appropriate
3. classy
4. neutral
5. inapt
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2. appropriate
Explanation:
Apposite – apt in the circumstances or in relation to something
- Content
1. unhappy
2. matter
3. enclosure
4. satisfied
5. substance
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4. satisfied
Explanation:
Content – satisfied
- Defile
1. pollute
2. disapprove
3. delay
4. reveal
5. dissociate
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1. pollute
Explanation:
Defile – damage the purity or appearance of; mar or spoil
- Foment
1. relieve
2. renounce
3. vex
4. waste
5. insinuate
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3. vex
Explanation:
Foment – instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
- Goad
1. spur
2. restrain
3. pursue
4. supersede
5. fight
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1. spur
Explanation:
Goad – provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.
- Gist
1. contribution
2. substance
3. prestige
4. accessory
5. itinerary
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2. substance
Explanation:
Gist – the main theme, substance of a matter
- Tirade
1. declamation
2. discredit
3. exhort
4. criticize
5. eulogy
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4. criticize
Explanation:
Tirade – a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
- Solicitous
1. nonchalant
2. firm
3. reverential
4. worried
5. pampering
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4. worried
Explanation:
Solicitous – very worried or concerned about other’s welfare
- Pertinent
1. appropriate
2. pleasant
3. extraneous
4. paltry
5. pernicious
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1. appropriate
Explanation:
Pertinent – relevant or applicable to a particular matter
- Zeal
1. initiative
2. coarseness
3. pedagogy
4. indolence
5. enthusiasm
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 5. enthusiasm
Explanation:
Zeal – great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
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