Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
QUOTE
‘sight’ means scene, ‘sue’ means to file a Suit.
SPARSE
The word ‘sparse’ means ‘not thick or dense; thin’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘not dense’.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
He is good looking but INSIPID young man:
‘Insipid’ means ‘not interesting or exciting’ i.e., lacking in sprite.
VINDICTIVE
‘VINDICTIVE’ is having or showing a desire to harm someone because you think that the person has harmed you. ‘Revengeful’ is most similar in meaning to vindictive.
NIGGARDLY
‘Niggardly’ is an adjective meaning ‘stingy’ or ‘miserly’. None of the words is a fit synonym. In such cases, we go for the word closest in meaning. Both penurious (very poor) and niggardly imply a lack of money, though in different senses.
BAMBOOZLE
‘Bamboozle’ means to fool, cheat, deception. Some other synonyms are Dupe, Confound, Baffle, Stump, Puzzle, Perplex, Mystify.
The INEXORABLE demands of the workers brought the company to a closure.
‘Inexorable’ means that cannot be stopped or changed i.e., relentless.
We must prevent the PROLIFERATION of nuclear weapons.
‘Proliferation’ means the sudden increase in the number or amount of something i.e., increase.
CANARD
Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.
ARDOUR
The word ‘Ardour’ means ‘intense devotion, eagerness or enthusiasm. The other three words: Candidness - frank, outspoken; Discipline - act according to rules; Fairness - free from bias.
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