Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
BAMBOOZLE
‘Bamboozle’ means to fool, cheat, deception. Some other synonyms are Dupe, Confound, Baffle, Stump, Puzzle, Perplex, Mystify.
UNLAWFUL
‘Illicit’ means not sanctioned by law, ‘elicit’ means to draw a response with difficulty, ‘illegitimate’ means illegal/unlawful
HAUGHTY
‘imperial’ means of an empire or its rulers, ‘adamant’ means firmly or stubbornly, determinedly.
FERRET OUT
The word ‘ferret out’ means to ‘search about’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘search’.
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.
VICARIOUS
The word ’ vicarious’ means Endured or done by one person substituting for another which is nearest in meaning to the phrase ‘Not experienced personally’. The other three words: Ambitious - strongly desirous; Nostalgic - homesickness; Vindictive - vengeful.
ATTACHMENT
‘Affinity’ is most similar in meaning to ‘ATTACHMENT’ which means a strong feeling that you like and understand somebody/something.
VISIONARY
A visionary is one who has a vision for the future. All visionary ideas are dreams at one stage.
TEPID
The word ‘Tepid’ means moderately warm which is nearest in meaning to ‘Lukewarm’. The other three words: Irreversible - incapable of being changed; Causing fatigue - something that leads to mental exertion; Fast-moving - speedy.
ADMONISH
The word ‘Admonish’ means ‘to caution, advise, or counsel against something’; to reprove or scold which is nearest in meaning ‘to scold’. The other three words: To impoverish - to reduce to poverty; To disappear - to vanish from sight; To brag - boast.
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