Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
CAPTIVATE
You are captivated by something attractive. It fascinates (attract) you.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
His boss’s criticism left him feeling rather ABASHED.
‘Abashed’ means embarrassed and ashamed because of something that you have done i.e., embarrassed.
MIRTH
The word ’ Mirth’ means ‘gaiety or Jollity’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Merriment’. The other three words: Anger - a strong feeling of displeasure aroused by a wrong; Audacity - boldness or daring; Blunder - a gross, stupid or careless mistake.
ORNATE
The word ‘ornate’ means Elaborately, heavily or often excessively ornamented which is nearest in meaning to ‘richly decorated. The other three words: Dimension - range; Ancient - old; Vigour - active strength or force.
ABOMINABLE
The word ‘abominable’ means repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome, which is nearest in meaning to ‘detestable’ which means hateful; deserving to the detested. The other three words: Original - new; fresh; Preferable - more desirable; Complimentary - given free as a gift or courtesy.
EPAULETTE
The word ‘Epaulette’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’. The other three words: Ammunition - weapons used in any conflict; Equipment - anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit - a place where a contest is fought.
He is good looking but INSIPID young man:
‘Insipid’ means ‘not interesting or exciting’ i.e., lacking in sprite.
CIRCUMSPECT
The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.
DISCOMFIT
If you are discomfited by something, it causes you to feel slightly embarrassed or confused. In other words, it, frustrates you.
MUSTY
The word ‘musty’ means ‘outdated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’. The other three words: Tiring - boring; Swanky - stylish; smart; Degraded - abandoned.
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