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English Grammar

Synonyms

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1. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: His last days were spent in great penury.
(ASO 2014)

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2. Select the correct synonyms of spurious: a) false b) imaginary c) magnificent d) unproductive
(PSI 2017)

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3. Match the best meanings of the following words :
a)Investiture i)Too highly respected to be attacked
b)Invidious ii) Too strong to be defeated.
c)Invincible iii) Tending to cause ill-will
d) Inviolable iv) Ceremony to give powers

(PSI 2017)

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4. Choose the word or phrase that conveys more or less the same meaning as the word underlined.
The Doctor prescribed a therapeutic diet.

(ASO 2016)

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5. Identify the correct meaning of the word printed in capitals. 
The report OBFUSCATES the principal points. 

(ASO 2016)

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6. The workers demand exorbitant pay scales. Identify the correct meaning of the underlined.
(PSI 2017)

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7. Choose the correct alternative.
(ASO 2016)

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8. Suggest a synonym for the underlined word and choose the correct alternative.
Bruce Lee was adept in Martial arts.
[MES(Civil) 2012]

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9. Identify the group of words spelt correctly: 
(PSI 2014)

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10. Choose the word which is nearest in meanining in the context to the word underlined.
He is believed to be a very industrious worker.
(ASO 2014)

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11. Internet is the most useful device to disseminate information.
(STI 2016)

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12. Match the pairs :
        I                            II
a) Modest            १) Stamina
b) Lucid               २) Cheerful
c) Mettle              ३) Humble
d) Jubilant           ४) Rational
(ASO 2016)

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13. Choose one of the following words which best expresses the meaning of the word "Vacillate". 
(ASO 2015)

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14. What do the underlined words below respectively mean ? The pitcher is quite attractive. The team has a new pitcher.
(PSI 2014)

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15. Which of the following is not the exact synonym of the word given below? - Childish
(ASO 2015)

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16. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: I can't ------- with this cruelty.
(ASO 2015)

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17. Identify the word closest in meaning to the word in capital in the following sentence: The scots are famous for their PAWKY humour.
(STI 2016)

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18. Enjoy the album of tender love songs. Pick out the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given context. 
(ASO 2015)

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19. Identify the best synonym of the word GREGARIOUS.
(ASO 2017)

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20. What does it mean: 'The poem was too difficult for me to understand.'
a) I don't understand the poem.
b) The poem was very difficult. 
c) The poem was too hard.
d) I could not understand the poem.
Which of the above is/are correct?
[MES(Civil) 2012]

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21. She was not a woman to make idle threats. Identify the correct meaning of the word in the given context:
(PSI 2017)

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22. As far as Globalization is concerned, all the Commonwealth-Countries are sailing in the same boat. It means:
(PSI 2014)

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23. Match the following in terms of their meanings:
a) Savvy i) Interest
b) Savour ii) Separation
c) Schism iii) Violent wind
d) Tornado iv) Practical knowledge

(STI 2016)

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24. We should not despise anyone for his poverty. Identify the correct meaning of the word underlined.
(PSI 2014)

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25. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words. a Even the most- - - - - -doctors could not cure him. b There is storm- - - - - -. 
(PSI 2017)

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26. Select the correct meaning of the underlined word. The idea has distinct possibilities.
(STI 2016)

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27. Choose the alternative with. - Shyam was a - - - - - - man in his family.
[MES(Civil) 2012]

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28. Choose the synonym for the underlined word: Let me give you a fable.
(ASO 2014)

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29. Choose the correct synonym for - Knack:
(PSI 2017)

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