Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The workers were full of APPLAUSE for the new policy of the management.
‘Applause’ means the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands and sometimes shouting to show their approval or enjoyment i.e., approval.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
CIRCUMSPECT
The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.
MOROSE
‘Morose’ means depressed and pessimistic. Some more synonyms are: Sullen, Cantankerous, gloomy, in a bad mood, mournful, moody, splenetic.
DESPOT
The word ‘despot’ means a king or the ruler with absolute, unlimited power, autocrat which is nearest in meaning to ‘cruel ruler’.
CAPTIVATE
You are captivated by something attractive. It fascinates (attract) you.
BLAND
‘Blend’ means mild or lacking in taste or tasteless.
ATTRIBUTE
‘Attribute’ means to believe that something was caused or done by somebody/something. When Sri Lanka beat Australia, the Sri Lankans attributed their success to their batsmen. The Australian imputed the blame for their defeat to their sloppy fielding.
CANARD
Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.
Rockey is an INVETERATE liar.
‘Inveterate’ means having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
NIMBLE
‘Nimble’ means able to move quickly and lightly. Some more synonyms are nippy, lively, proficient, bright, alert, adept, vigilant.
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