Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The debate has INSTIGATED a full official enquiry into the incidence.
‘Instigate’ means to make something start or happen, usually something official i.e., incited.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
DESPOT
The word ‘despot’ means a king or the ruler with absolute, unlimited power, autocrat which is nearest in meaning to ‘cruel ruler’.
RECUPERATE
Once I fall ill, it takes me a long to recuperate. That is, I take a long time to recover my health or strength after I have been ill.
The ACERBIC remarks of the manager were unwarranted.
‘Acerbic’ is used to describe something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever, and cruel. ‘Bitter’ is the synonym of ‘Acerbic’.
MISERABLE
‘abject’ means helpless, miserable, despicable situation, ‘obstruct’ means to hinder, ‘abstract’ is the literal opposite of concrete, real.
PROCRASTINATE
The word ‘Procrastinate’ means delay; to put off till another day or time; which is nearest in meaning to ‘postpone’. The other three words: Intimidate - fill with fear; Humiliate - to cause a painful loss of pride; Predict - to foretell the future.
PROBITY
The word ‘probity’ means integrity or uprightness. The other three words: Impudence - insolence; Profane - irreligious; Preface - an introductory past.
FOUND
‘Found’ means to start an organization, institution, etc. Establish is most similar in meaning to ‘Found’.
FASTIDIOUS
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.
UNLAWFUL
‘Illicit’ means not sanctioned by law, ‘elicit’ means to draw a response with difficulty, ‘illegitimate’ means illegal/unlawful
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