Synonyms Questions & Answers - Page 5

21.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.

A.

delightful

B.

pretty

C.

homely

D.

elegant

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

22.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

He corroborated the statement of his brother.

A.

confirmed

B.

disproved

C.

condemned

D.

seconded

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

23.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting anxiety.

A.

curiosity

B.

grief

C.

uneasiness

D.

eagerness

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

24.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

All the characters in this novel are fictitious.

A.

unbelievable

B.

unreliable

C.

infamous

D.

unreal

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

25.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my surroundings.

A.

precarious

B.

unmindful

C.

aware

D.

watchful

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.