Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
1. What is the synonym of “Alleviate”?
(a) Worsen
(b) Relieve
(c) Increase
(d) Complicate
Answer:
(b) Relieve
Explanation:
“Alleviate” means to make something less severe or painful. “Relieve” conveys the same meaning.
2. What is the synonym of “Brisk”?
(a) Slow
(b) Lively
(c) Lazy
(d) Weak
Answer:
(b) Lively
Explanation:
“Brisk” means active, quick, and energetic. Hence, “Lively” is the correct synonym.
3. What is the synonym of “Coherent”?
(a) Confused
(b) Logical
(c) Random
(d) Silent
Answer:
(b) Logical
Explanation:
“Coherent” refers to something that is logical and well-organized. Therefore, “Logical” is correct.
4. What is the synonym of “Deplete”?
(a) Fill
(b) Exhaust
(c) Increase
(d) Build
Answer:
(b) Exhaust
Explanation:
“Deplete” means to use up completely. “Exhaust” has the same meaning.
5. What is the synonym of “Elated”?
(a) Depressed
(b) Excited
(c) Angry
(d) Calm
Answer:
(b) Excited
Explanation:
“Elated” means extremely happy or excited. Thus, “Excited” is the correct answer.
6. What is the synonym of “Feeble”?
(a) Strong
(b) Powerful
(c) Weak
(d) Active
Answer:
(c) Weak
Explanation:
“Feeble” means lacking strength. Therefore, “Weak” is the closest synonym.
7. What is the synonym of “Genuine”?
(a) Fake
(b) Real
(c) False
(d) Artificial
Answer:
(b) Real
Explanation:
“Genuine” means authentic or real. Hence, “Real” is correct.
8. What is the synonym of “Hostility”?
(a) Friendship
(b) Kindness
(c) Hatred
(d) Love
Answer:
(c) Hatred
Explanation:
“Hostility” refers to strong dislike or enmity. “Hatred” is the closest synonym.
9. What is the synonym of “Intricate”?
(a) Simple
(b) Easy
(c) Complex
(d) Plain
Answer:
(c) Complex
Explanation:
“Intricate” means very detailed and complicated. Therefore, “Complex” is correct.
10. What is the synonym of “Justify”?
(a) Blame
(b) Defend
(c) Ignore
(d) Reject
Answer:
(b) Defend
Explanation:
“Justify” means to show or prove something to be right or reasonable. “Defend” is the closest synonym.