Synonyms Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In the following questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question 31
Medium
MALLEABLE
A Rigid
B Pliable
C Brittle
D Stiff
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Malleable means easily shaped or influenced, which is pliable.
Question 32
Medium
DISPARAGE
A Praise
B Belittle
C Honour
D Applaud
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Disparage means to speak about someone as unimportant, which is belittle.
Question 33
Medium
WHEEDLE
A Force
B Coax
C Command
D Compel
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Wheedle means to persuade gently or flatteringly, which is coax.
Question 34
Medium
DEBILITATE
A Strengthen
B Weaken
C Energise
D Restore
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Debilitate means to make someone weak or feeble, which is weaken.
Question 35
Medium
EXACERBATE
A Relieve
B Improve
C Worsen
D Soothe
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Exacerbate means to make a problem or situation worse, which is worsen.