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 31

Easy

The dilapidated farmhouse had broken windows and a sagging roof.

A Well-kept

B Spacious

C Run-down

D Painted

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Dilapidated means in a state of disrepair, which is run-down.

Question 32

Easy

The lab's obsolete machines could no longer produce reliable readings.

A Outdated

B Modern

C Useful

D Expensive

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Obsolete means no longer in use or out of date, which is outdated.

Question 33

Easy

The price of onions has soared over the past month.

A Dropped

B Stayed

C Vanished

D Risen

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Soared means rose sharply, which is risen.

Question 34

Easy

Gullible tourists often paid inflated prices for souvenirs that were not genuine.

A Suspicious

B Naive

C Wealthy

D Skilled

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Gullible means too ready to believe others, which is naive.

Question 35

Medium

The ebullient host greeted every guest with a wide smile and loud laughter.

A Gloomy

B Shy

C Exuberant

D Tired

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Ebullient means cheerful and full of energy, which is exuberant.