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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
ENSCONCE
Hint
The word ‘Ensconce’ means ‘to settle securely or snugly’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘settle comfortably’. The other three words: To surround – encompass; To promote – to help or encourage; To honour – to pay respect.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
INGRATIATE
Hint
The word ‘ Ingratiate’ means ‘ to establish in the favour or good graces of others especially by deliberate efforts, which is nearest in meaning to ‘place oneself in a favourable position’.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
AUGURY
Hint
The word ‘Augury’ is a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen. The other three answer choices: Dispute – to engage in argument; Altar – a platform, at which religious rites are performed; Place of refuge – a place of shelter.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
TRANSGRESS
Hint
The word ‘transgress’ means ‘to violate a law ‘ which is nearest in meaning to ‘go beyond the limit’.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
TENUOUS
Hint
The word ‘Tenuous’ means thin or slender in a form which is nearest in meaning to ‘slender’. The other three words: Contentious – quarrelsome; Dark – little as no light; Malfunctioning – to fail to function.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
MUSTY
Hint
The word ‘musty’ means ‘outdated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’. The other three words: Tiring – boring; Swanky – stylish; smart; Degraded – abandoned.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
PERSNICKETY
Hint
The word ‘Persnickety’ means fussy; characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details which is nearest is meaning to ‘fussy’.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
ROSETTE
Hint
The word ‘Rosette’ means a rose-shaped arrangement of ribbon or other material, used as an ornament or badge.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
ORNATE
Hint
The word ‘ornate’ means Elaborately, heavily or often excessively ornamented which is nearest in meaning to ‘richly decorated. The other three words: Dimension – range; Ancient – old; Vigour – active strength or force.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
DIAPHANOUS
Hint
The word ‘Diaphanous’ means almost completely transparent or translucent which is nearest in meaning to ‘almost transparent’.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
COMEUPPANCE
Hint
The word ‘Comeuppance’ means ‘a punishment or retribution that one deserves. The other three words: Lenience – the act of being lenient; Leisure – unhurried ease; Competitive nature – hardworking.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
UNSCATHED
Hint
The word ‘unscathed’ means unharmed; uninjured. The other three words: Unstinting – very generous; Unsociable – not social, withdrawn; Unspeakable – that which may not be spoken.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
EPAULETTE
Hint
The word ‘Epaulets’ means an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms which is nearest is meaning to ‘shoulder ornament’. The other three words: Ammunition – weapons used in any conflict; Equipment – anything kept for a specific purpose; Cockpit – a place where a contest is fought.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
EXPIATION
Hint
The word ‘Expiation’ means the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
DEBONAIR
Hint
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
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
FERRET OUT
Hint
The word ‘ferret out’ means to ‘search about’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘search’.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
USURP
Hint
The word ‘usurp’ means to seize and hold by force or without legal right which is nearest in meaning to ‘seize power or position illegally’.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
MERCURIAL
Hint
The word ‘mercurial’ means ‘changeable or volatile’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘quick-changing’. The other three words: Mechanical – operated by machinery; Heavy – of great weight; Clownish – a comic performer.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
ALLEVIATE
Hint
The word ‘Alleviate’ means to diminish or lessen which is nearest in meaning to ‘lessen’. The other three words: To release – to free from confinement; To deprive – to remove from the possession; To deceive – delude, to be unfaithful to.
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
INNUENDO
Hint
‘Innuendo’ means an indirect way of talking about somebody/something, usually suggesting something bad or rude.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
CANARD
Hint
Canard means a false report or piece of news. Some more synonyms: Fib, Hoax, Swindle, Lie, Rumour, Spoof.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
BAMBOOZLE
Hint
‘Bamboozle’ means to fool, cheat, deception. Some other synonyms are Dupe, Confound, Baffle, Stump, Puzzle, Perplex, Mystify.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
MOROSE
Hint
‘Morose’ means depressed and pessimistic. Some more synonyms are: Sullen, Cantankerous, gloomy, in a bad mood, mournful, moody, splenetic.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
NIMBLE
Hint
‘Nimble’ means able to move quickly and lightly. Some more synonyms are nippy, lively, proficient, bright, alert, adept, vigilant.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
VAUNT
Hint
‘Vaunt’ means to speak boastfully or to talk with excessive pride.