Synonyms Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

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 soldier provided his mettle in the battlefield.

A.

persistence

B.

stamina and strength

C.

courage and endurance

D.

heroism

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

37.

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 listened of my request with indifference.

A.

disinterest

B.

concern

C.

displeasure

D.

caution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

38.

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.

Some people just cannot compromise where truth is concerned.

A.

adjust

B.

accommodate

C.

yield

D.

conciliate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

39.

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 angry villagers have lynched two suspected child-lifters already.

A.

beaten up

B.

captured

C.

killed

D.

mutilated

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

40.

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 claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor performance to difficulty of examination.

A.

infer

B.

impute

C.

inhere

D.

inundate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.