Synonyms Questions & Answers - Page 14

66.

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.

Instead of putting up a united front against on common enemy, the medieval states frittered away their energy in internecine warfare.

A.

mutually destructive

B.

baneful

C.

pernicious

D.

detrimental

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

67.

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.

Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.

A.

dangerous

B.

impracticable

C.

obscure

D.

irrational

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

68.

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.

When the police questioned him, he gave very incoherent answer at first.

A.

irrational

B.

inconsistent

C.

irrelevant

D.

irritating

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

69.

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.

As the driver was inebriated, he could not control the car.

A.

inexperienced

B.

tired

C.

befuddled

D.

intoxicated

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

70.

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 prisoner has been languishing in the jail for the last many years.

A.

convicted

B.

suffering

C.

attempting

D.

avoiding

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.