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Synonyms - Section 2 - Questions

Directions to Solve : 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 replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

1 .
We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.
A)
friendship
B)
bondage
C)
contention
D)
understanding

Correct Answer :   friendship

2 .
The time I spent in the library was a most rewarding one.
A)
paying
B)
profitable
C)
precious
D)
serviceable

Correct Answer :   profitable

3 .
The visitor had a bohemian look.
A)
hostile
B)
sinister
C)
unfriendly
D)
unconventional

Correct Answer :   unconventional

4 .
We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.
A)
few
B)
many
C)
later
D)
earlier

Correct Answer :   later

5 .
Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
A)
compulsory
B)
needed
C)
required
D)
necessary

Correct Answer :   compulsory

6 .
As the driver was inebriated he could not control the car.
A)
tired
B)
befuddled
C)
intoxicated
D)
inexperienced

Correct Answer :   intoxicated

7 .
They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment.
A)
nature
B)
heredity
C)
nationality
D)
surroundings

Correct Answer :   surroundings

8 .
The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.
A)
ravage
B)
violence
C)
provocation
D)
disturbance

Correct Answer :   violence

9 .
The tablet alleviated the pain, and the patient was soon feeling much better.
A)
removed
B)
mitigated
C)
lightened
D)
moderated

Correct Answer :   mitigated

10 .
The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
A)
vivid
B)
broad
C)
picture
D)
drawing

Correct Answer :   vivid