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41. Synonyms of Admonish
A. Punish
B. Curse
C. Dismiss
D. Reprimand
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION : Punish : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.
Curse : a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.
Dismiss : order or allow to leave; send away.
Reprimand : a formal expression of disapproval.
Admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Synonym of Admonish is Reprimand
42. Synonyms of Diligent
A. Progressive
B. Brilliant
C. Inventive
D. Hard-working
ANSWER: D
SOLUTION:Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages.
Brilliant : exceptionally clever or talented.
Inventive : having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Hard-working : (of a person) tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.
Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
Synonym of Diligent is Hard-working
43. Synonyms of Pious
A. Pure
B. Pretentious
C. Clean
D. Devout
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:Pure : not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
Pretentious : attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
Clean : free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Devout : having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
Pious : devoutly religious.
Synonym of Pious is Devout
44. Synonyms of Browse
A. Heal
B. Deceive
C. Examine
D. Strike
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:Heal : cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again.
Deceive : deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
Examine : inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition.
Strike : hit forcibly and deliberately with one’s hand or a weapon or other implement.
Browse : scan through a text, website, or collection of data to gain an impression of the contents.
Synonym of Browse is Examine
45. Synonyms of Infrequent
A. Never
B. Usual
C. Rare
D. Sometimes
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION: Never : at no time in the past or future; not ever.
Usual : habitually or typically occurring or done.
Rare : (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
Sometimes : occasionally, rather than all of the time.
Infrequent : not occurring often; rare.
Synonym of Infrequent is Rare
46. Synonyms of Restraint
A. Hindrance
B. Repression
C. Obstacle
D.Restriction
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION :Hindrance : a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
Repression : the action of subduing someone or something by force.
Obstacle : a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress.
Restriction : a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.
Restraint : a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
Synonym of Restraint is Restriction
47. Synonyms of Deify
A. Flatter
B. Challenge
C. Worship
D. Face
ANSWER: C
SOLUTION:Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one’s own interests.
Challenge : a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.
Worship : the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
Face : confront and deal with or accept.
Deify : worship or regard as a god.
Synonym of Deify is Worship
48. Synonyms of Harbinger
A. Messenger
B. Steward
C. Forerunner
D. Enter
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:Messenger : a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.
Steward : a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.
Forerunner : a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.
Pilot : a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
Harbinger : a forerunner of something.
Synonym of Harbinger is forerunner,
49. Synonyms of Venue
A. Place
B. Agenda
C. Time
D. Taste
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION:Place : a particular position, point, or area in space.
Agenda : a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
Time : the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
Duration : the time during which something continues.
Venue : the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.
Synonym of Venue is Place
50. Synonyms of Candid
A. Apparent
B. Explicit
C. Frank
D. Bright
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:Apparent : clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Explicit : stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
“the arrangement had not been made explicit”
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
Bright : giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
Candid : truthful and straightforward; frank.
Synonym of Candid is Frank