Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
ADVICE
‘counsel’ also means ‘legal adviser’.
DEPRECATE
The word ‘Deprecate’ means to depreciate belittle which is nearest in meaning ‘to belittle’.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
We must prevent the PROLIFERATION of nuclear weapons.
‘Proliferation’ means the sudden increase in the number or amount of something i.e., increase.
UNLAWFUL
‘Illicit’ means not sanctioned by law, ‘elicit’ means to draw a response with difficulty, ‘illegitimate’ means illegal/unlawful
He is good looking but INSIPID young man:
‘Insipid’ means ‘not interesting or exciting’ i.e., lacking in sprite.
DIAPHANOUS
The word ‘Diaphanous’ means almost completely transparent or translucent which is nearest in meaning to ‘almost transparent’.
MUSTY
The word ‘musty’ means ‘outdated; obsolete, antiquated’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘obsolete’.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.
PARSIMONIOUS
The word ‘Parsimonious’ means ‘frugal or stingy; excessively sparing’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘thrifty’ which means ‘prosperous or successful’. The other three words: Cunning – guile; Extravagant – excessively high; Upright –being in accord with what is right.
BRAVERY
‘BRAVERY’ means actions that are brave which is similar in meaning to fortitude. ‘Onslaught’ means ‘attack’; arrogant means ‘full of pride’. ‘Nepotism’ is the unfair use of power in order to get jobs or other benefits for your family or friends.
CIRCUMSPECT
The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.
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