Synonyms

Synonyms - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 196 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The aberration in the Indian Economy can be attributed to short-sightedness of its political masters.
A
procrastination
B
privilege
C
deviation
D
steadfastness
Question 196 Explanation: 
procrastination : the action of delaying or postponing something.
privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
deviation : the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
steadfastness : the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
aberration : a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.


Synonym of aberration is deviation
Question 197 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to take the load.
A
unpardonable
B
deplorable
C
inexcusable
D
terrible
Question 197 Explanation: 
unpardonable : (of a fault or offence) too severe to be pardoned; unforgivable.
deplorable : shockingly bad in quality.
inexcusable : too bad to be justified or tolerated.
terrible : extremely bad or serious.
lamentable : (of an event, action, or attitude) unfortunate; regrettable.


Synonym of lamentable is deplorable
Question 198 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A rupture in the relationship of two brothers is quite apparent.
A
break
B
damage
C
breach
D
gap
Question 198 Explanation: 
break : separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
damage : physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
breach : an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
gap : a break or hole in an object or between two objects.
rupture : (especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly.


Synonym of rupture is break
Question 199 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his outlook and his attitude to people.
A
complete change
B
partial change
C
favourable change
D
unfavourable change
Question 199 Explanation: 
sea-change means a complete transformation or modification.
complete change is the correct answer.
Question 200 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Only those who are gullible take every advertisement seriously.
A
fallible
B
enthusiastic
C
unsuspecting
D
unrealistic
Question 200 Explanation: 
fallible : capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
unsuspecting : (of a person or animal) not aware of the presence of danger; feeling no suspicion.
unrealistic : not realistic.
gullible : easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.


Synonym of gullible is unsuspecting
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