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English Questions – Synonyms Set 67

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in Synonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Enliven
    1) striking
    2) cheer
    3) brandish
    4) flourish
    Answer – 2) 
    Explanation: Enliven – make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

  2. Impious
    1) prominent
    2) predominant
    3) dither
    4) irreverent
    Answer – 4) 
    Explanation: Impious – showing a lack of respect for God or religion.

  3. Dulcet
    1) indefinite
    2) invigorate
    3) sweet
    4) teetering
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Dulcet – (especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).

  4. Rescind
    1) redeem
    2) fluctuate
    3) revoke
    4) exhilarate
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Rescind – revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

  5. Salient
    1) prominent
    2) waver
    3) indecisive
    4) vitalize
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Salient – most noticeable or important.

  6. Abysmal
    1) galvanize
    2) tentative
    3) bottomless
    4) focal
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Abysmal – extremely bad; appalling.

  7. Flaunt
    1) pivotal
    2) exhibit
    3) wavering
    4) teeter
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Flaunt – display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance.

  8. Insensitive
    1) parade
    2) callous
    3) revive
    4) staple
    Answer – 2) 
    Explanation: Insensitive – showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings.

  9. Obscene
    1) dirty
    2) oscillate
    3) ambivalent
    4) dithering
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: Obscene – (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

  10. Vacillate
    1) rejuvenate
    2) waver
    3) rouse
    4) stimulate
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: Vacillate – waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.