English Questions – Synonyms Set 62

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1. Demented
   1) exhort
   2) efficient
   3) enigma
   4) idiotic
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Heralded – be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
   
   
2. Regress
   1) backslide
   2) adored
   3) vacillate
   4) commotion
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Regress – return to a former or less developed state.
   
   
3. Slither
   1) abandon
   2) docile
   3) slide
   4) frugal
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Slither – move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion.
   
   
4. Heralded
   1) gambling
   2) clapped
   3) decomposed
   4) praised
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Heralded – be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
   
   
5. Decamp
   1) flee
   2) annihilate
   3) anticipate
   4) mercy
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: Decamp – leave a place suddenly or secretly.
   
   
6. Coddle
   1) diligent
   2) speculate
   3) satisfy
   4) instant
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation: Coddle – treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
   
   
7. Barren
   1) liability
   2) forboading
   3) pathetic
   4) unproductive
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Barren – (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.
   
   
8. Subjugate
   1) genuine
   2) introduce
   3) quanta
   4) conquer
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation: Subjugate – bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
   
   
9. Abstain
   1) simulate
   2) refrain
   3) dearth
   4) daring
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: Abstain – restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
   
   
10. Pester
    1) reveled
    2) cutting
    3) annoy
    4) carpeted
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: Pester – trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.