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31. Synonyms of Bandit
A. Convict
B. Robber
C. Thief
D. Cut-throat
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION : Convict : declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Robber : a person who commits robbery.
Thief : a person who steals another person’s property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence.
Cut-throat : (of a competitive situation or activity) fierce and intense; involving the use of ruthless measures.
Bandit : a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.
Synonym of Bandit is Robber
32. Synonyms of Zany
A. Magician
B. Pet
C. Thief
D. Clown
ANSWER: D
SOLUTION:Magician : a person with magical powers.
Pet : a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure.
Thief : a person who steals another person’s property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence.
Clown : a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated make-up.
Zany : amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; Clownish.
Synonym of Zany is Clown
33. Synonyms of Impertinent
A. Impudent
B. Sceptical
C. Thoughtless
D. Irritable
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Impudent : not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
Sceptical : not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
Thoughtless : (of a person or their behaviour) not showing consideration for the needs of other people.
Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
Impertinent : not showing proper respect; rude.
Synonym of Impertinent is Impudent
34. Synonyms of Dodge
A. Confuse
B. Avoid
C. Thwart
D. Frustrate
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:Confuse : make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.
Avoid : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
Thwart : prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
Frustrate : prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.
Dodge : avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.
Synonym of Dodge is Avoid
35. Synonyms of Extricate
A. Pull
B. Free
C. Tie
D. Complicate
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: Pull : exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself.
Free : able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.
Tie : attach or fasten with string or similar cord.
Complicate : make (something) more complicated.
Extricate : free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.
Synonym of Extricate is Free
36. Synonyms of Hiatus
A. Gap
B. Contempt
C. Tight
D. Narrow
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION :Gap : a break or hole in an object or between two objects.
Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
Tight : fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; hard to move, undo, or open.
Narrow : of small width in relation to length.
Hiatus : a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.
Synonym of Hiatus is Gap
37. Synonyms of Sloppy
A. Drunk
B. Careless
C. Tired
D. Untrustworthy
ANSWER: B
SOLUTION:Drunk : affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one’s faculties or behaviour.
Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Tired : in need of sleep or rest; weary.
Untrustworthy : not able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
Sloppy : careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.
Synonym of Sloppy is Careless
38. Synonyms of Interrogate
A. Interfere
B. Question
C. Stop
D. Enter
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:Interfere : intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.
Question : ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.
Stop : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
Enter : come or go into (a place).
Interrogate : ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.
Synonym of Interrogate is Question
39. Synonyms of Brook
A. Indulge
B. Serve
C. Tolerate
D. Taste
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Serve : perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).
Tolerate : allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.
Taste : the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
Brook : tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).
Synonym of Brook is Tolerate
40. Synonyms of Moving
A. Turning
B. Shifting
C. Toying
D. Taking
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:Turning : a place where a road branches off from another.
Shifting : move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.
Toying : move or handle (an object) absent-mindedly or nervously.
Taking : the action or process of taking something.
Moving : change one’s place of residence or work.
Synonym of Moving is Shifting