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 36
Hard
EXPUNGE
A Record
B Erase
C Add
D Preserve
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Expunge means to delete or wipe out completely, which is erase.
Question 37
Hard
DUPLICITY
A Honesty
B Sincerity
C Deceit
D Openness
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Duplicity means deceitfulness in speech or conduct, which is deceit.
Question 38
Hard
DISCONSOLATE
A Joyful
B Miserable
C Content
D Hopeful
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Disconsolate means unhappy and beyond comfort, which is miserable.
Question 39
Hard
SUPERCILIOUS
A Respectful
B Disdainful
C Humble
D Modest
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Supercilious means behaving as if one is superior to others, which is disdainful.
Question 40
Hard
INTRINSIC
A External
B Inherent
C Superficial
D Borrowed
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Intrinsic means belonging to the essential nature of something, which is inherent.