English Questions: Synonyms Set-24

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1. SUPERFICIAL
   A. gorgeous
   B. shallow
   C. intelligent
   D. rich
   
   Answer

   B. superficial means to be concerned only with the surface or appearance, or shallow
   
   
2. TANGLE
   A. snarl
   B. growl
   C. dance
   D. shiver
   
   Answer

   A. a tangle is a twisted, knotted mass, or a snarl
   
   
3. REFORM
   A. punish
   B. destroy
   C. display
   D. correct
   
   Answer

   D. to reform means to change for the better, or to correct
   
   
4. METHODICAL
   A. rhythmic
   B. poetic
   C. systematic
   D. disrespectful
   
   Answer

   C. methodical means proceeding according to an order or system, or systematic
   
   
5. SPITE
   A. joy
   B. beverage
   C. wonder
   D. malice
   
   Answer

   D. spite means petty ill will or hatred, or malice
   
   
6. SCALE
   A. climb
   B. sail
   C. swim
   D. skate
   
   Answer

   A. one meaning of scale is to climb
   
   
7. SMUDGE
   A. gloat
   B. residue
   C. blur
   D. celebrate
   
   Answer

   C. a smudge is a blurry spot or streak
   
   
8. DRIZZLE
   A. curly
   B. sprinkle
   C. sear
   D. drench
   
   Answer

   B. one meaning of to drizzle is to rain in very small drops, or to sprinkle
   
   
9. MUNDANE
   A. dirty
   B. commonplace
   C. confused
   D. extraordinary
   
   Answer

   B. mundane means ordinary, or commonplace
   
   
10. PRETENSION
    a. stress
    b. ambition
    c. waste
    d. strife
    
    Answer

    B. pretension means an effort to establish, or ambition