Synonyms Questions & Answers - Page 13

61.

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 aberration in the Indian Economy can be attributed to short-sightedness of its political masters.

A.

procrastination

B.

privilege

C.

deviation

D.

steadfastness

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

62.

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.

No one will invite her to a tea party for she is so garrulous.

A.

talks a lot

B.

giggles all the time

C.

laughs a lot

D.

repeats gossip

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

63.

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.

They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment.

A.

nationality

B.

heredity

C.

nature

D.

surroundings

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

64.

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 story is too fantastic to be credible.

A.

believable

B.

false

C.

readable

D.

praiseworthy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

65.

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.

Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous pupil in the class.

A.

sullen

B.

unruly

C.

lazy

D.

awkward

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.