Synonyms Online Test
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The manager’s ARTICULATE presentation of the advertising campaign impressed his employers.
The word ‘articulate’ means expressed, formulated or presented with clarity; which is nearest in meaning to ‘well-prepared’. The other three words: Effective - adequate to accomplish a purpose; Superficial - internal or outward; Banal - commonplace’ tired or petty.
Select the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the word given below:
TO EULOGIZE
The word ‘To eulogize’ means ‘to praise highly; commend’ which is nearest in meaning ‘to praise’.
VAUNT
‘Vaunt’ means to speak boastfully or to talk with excessive pride.
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.
TEPID
The word ‘Tepid’ means moderately warm which is nearest in meaning to ‘Lukewarm’. The other three words: Irreversible - incapable of being changed; Causing fatigue - something that leads to mental exertion; Fast-moving - speedy.
JEALOUS
Obvious means ‘clear’, ‘atrocious’ means ‘cruel’, ferocious means full of anger.
DIAPHANOUS
The word ‘Diaphanous’ means almost completely transparent or translucent which is nearest in meaning to ‘almost transparent’.
WEARY
‘WEARY’ means very tired, especially after you have been doing something for a long time. ‘Fatigue’ is excessive whole-body tiredness.
CIRCUMSPECT
The word ‘circumspect’ means ‘watchful and cautions’ which is nearest in meaning to ‘cautious’.
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.
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