HTML
   HTML5
   CSS
   CSS3
   JavaScript
   jQuery
   AngularJS
   Articles
   Tech Articles
   Blog
Google News
logo
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 .
That the plan is both inhuman and preposterous needs no further proof.
A)
heartless
B)
abnormal
C)
absurd
D)
impractical

Correct Answer :   absurd

2 .
Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous pupil in the class.
A)
awkward
B)
lazy
C)
sullen
D)
unruly

Correct Answer :   unruly

3 .
His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his outlook and his attitude to people.
A)
partial change
B)
complete change
C)
favourable change
D)
unfavourable change

Correct Answer :   complete change

4 .
The inspector was a vigilant young man.
A)
smart
B)
ambitious
C)
intelligent
D)
watchful

Correct Answer :   watchful

5 .
The underworld still makes solid profit out of illicit liquor.
A)
illegal
B)
country
C)
indigenous
D)
illegitimate

Correct Answer :   illegal

6 .
He listened of my request with indifference.
A)
caution
B)
concern
C)
disinterest
D)
displeasure

Correct Answer :   disinterest

7 .
Incensed by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the worker.
A)
excited
B)
enraged
C)
inflamed
D)
enthused

Correct Answer :   enraged

8 .
Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting anxiety.
A)
uneasiness
B)
grief
C)
curiosity
D)
eagerness

Correct Answer :   uneasiness

9 .
It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
A)
talk
B)
rumour
C)
silly notion
D)
disgraceful action

Correct Answer :   disgraceful action

10 .
The leader nodded his approbation.
A)
admiration
B)
appreciation
C)
approval
D)
understanding

Correct Answer :   approval