Synonyms Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Question 16

Easy

The brothers' long quarrel over the family land ended only after a mediator intervened.

A Agreement

B Dispute

C Feast

D Journey

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Quarrel means an argument or dispute, which is dispute.

Question 17

Medium

The plot of the novel was so convoluted that many readers lost track of it.

A Simple

B Complicated

C Short

D Funny

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Convoluted means complex and difficult to follow, which is complicated.

Question 18

Medium

Tourists photographed the quaint cottage with its crooked roof and flowering window boxes.

A Charming

B Modern

C Monstrous

D Deserted

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Quaint means attractively old-fashioned, which is closest to charming.

Question 19

Easy

The insolent student answered the teacher with a sneer and walked out.

A Respectful

B Quiet

C Nervous

D Rude

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Insolent means showing a lack of respect, which is rude.

Question 20

Easy

The parched fields had not seen a drop of rain for several months.

A Flooded

B Dry

C Fertile

D Green

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Parched means very dry from lack of water, which is dry.