Synonyms Test 3

The word ‘Preposterous’ means ‘completely contrary to nature’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘Absurd’. The other three words: Careful – cautious; Casual – happening by chance, careless; Deterrent – serving or tending to deter.

An erudite person is scholarly. He or she is full of learning. Now, where does a learned person get his or her learning from? From the world of education or books. In other words, the person has an academic orientation.

‘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.

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.

The word ‘Knave’ means ‘an unprincipled, untrustworthy, dishonest person, which is nearest in meaning to dishonest’. The other three words: Novice - a person new to the circumstances; Futuristic - ahead of the times; Traditional - of or pertaining to tradition.

Obvious means ‘clear’, ‘atrocious’ means ‘cruel’, ferocious means full of anger.

When a cyclone affects an area, the people are deprived of their belongings. You then give them money, clothes, food, etc. Such gifts to the poor and needy are called alms. These gifts are also known as charity.

The word ‘Debonair’ means courteous gracious, and having a sophisticated charm which is nearest in meaning to ‘elegant’. The other three words: Candid - frank, outspoken; Thrifty - prosperous; frugal; Bed-ridden - In a bid for a long period because of age on sickness

‘Nimble’ means able to move quickly and lightly. Some more synonyms are nippy, lively, proficient, bright, alert, adept, vigilant.

If you are fastidious, you pay great attention to details. You like everything to be very neat, accurate, and orderly. ‘Exacting’ is most similar in meaning to fastidious.