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English for Bank PO Examinations: Vocabulary →Synonyms

For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
1. TURBULENCE
[A]Treachery
[B]Triumph
[C]Commotion
[D]Overflow

Coomotion
Commotion means an disorderly outburst or tumult. Its most close to tubulence which means unstable flow of a liquid or gas. Turbulence also refers to a state of disturbance


2. DEFER
[A]Discourage
[B]Minimize
[C]Postpone
[D]Estimate

Postpone
Other synonyms are prorogue, put off, set back, shelve


3. ADAGE
[A]Proverb
[B]Youth
[C]Supplement
[D]Hardness

Proverb
An adage is a proverb or byword


4. ENSUE
[A]Compel
[B]Plead
[C]Remain
[D]Follow

Follow
Ensue is a verb which means to happen afterwards as a consequence or result. Example of use as adjective is “the ensuant response to his appeal”


5. ZENITH
[A]Lowest point
[B]Middle
[C]Compass
[D]Summit

Summit
Zenith means summit, top, celestial point.


6. HYPOTHETICAL
[A]Magical
[B]Theoretical
[C]Visual
[D]Two-faced

Theoretical
Hypothetical means something based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence. Other synonyms are conjectural, divinatory, suppositious.


7. SUPERFICIAL
[A]Shallow
[B]Aged
[C]Unsually fine
[D]Proud

Shallow
Superficial means something shallow, not deep intelacttually or emotionlly. Trivial is another synonym.


8. DISPARAGE
[A]Separate
[B]Belittle
[C]Compare
[D]Imitate

Belittle
Disparage means to express negative impression about something.Belittle is closest synonym. Disparagement is communication that belittles somebody
or something. When you dispraise or derogate somebdoy, you are disparaging.


9. PROTAGONIST
[A]Prophet
[B]Convert
[C]Explorer
[D]Champion

Champion
Protagonist is somebody who backs a politician or a team etc. Protagonist can be champion of some cause. The opposite of protagonist is antagonist.


10. LUDICROUS
[A]Profitable
[B]Ridiculous
[C]Excessive
[D]Undesirable

Ridiculous
Ludicrous is something which invites ridicule. Something absurd. Other synonyms are farcical, derisory, idiotic, laughable, nonsensical.


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
11. INTREPID
[A]Moist
[B]Rude
[C]Tolerant
[D]Fearless

Fearless
Those who are invulnerable to some kind of fear are intrepid. Other synonyms are brave, dauntless, unfearing, hardy.


12. FILCH
[A]Hide
[B]Steal
[C]Swindle
[D]Covet

Steal
To filch means to steal. Pilfer is another synonym.


13. URBANE
[A]Well-dressed
[B]Friendly
[C]Polished
[D]Prominent

Polished
Urbane means to show high degree of refinement such as polished behavior. Svelte is another synonym.


14. DECANT
[A]Bisect
[B]Pour off
[C]Speak widly
[D]Bequeath

Pour off
To decant means to make a liquid flow out from a container.


15. ANTITHESIS
[A]Contract
[B]Examination
[C]Conclusion
[D]Opposite

Opposite
Antithesis is something exactly opposite.


16. HERETICAL
[A]Heathenish
[B]Rash
[C]Quaint
[D]Unorthodox

Unorthodox
When there is a departure from accepted beliefs or standards or orthodox thoughts, it is heretical.


17. IMPROMPTU
[A]Offhand
[B]Rehearsed
[C]Laughable
[D]Deceptive

Offhand
Impromptu means that something comes out spontaneously without advance preparation. Offhand is the right synonym. Extemporary is another synonym.


18. CHIVALROUS
[A]Crude
[B]Foreign
[C]Military
[D]Handsome

Military
The closest word is military. The meaning is bravery or gallant


19. HAVOC
[A]Festival
[B]Sea battle
[C]Disease
[D]Ruin

Ruin


20. REJUVENATE
[A]Reply
[B]Judge
[C]Renew
[D]Age

Renew


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
21. OBNOXIOUS
[A]Dreamy
[B]Daring
[C]Offensive
[D]Visible

Offensive
Something causing disapproval or protest is obnoxious


22. VERBATIM
[A]Word for word
[B]In secret
[C]At will
[D]In summary

World for word
Verbatim means precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker


23. ENTICE
[A]Inform
[B]Attract
[C]Observe
[D]Disobey

Attract
Entice means to provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion. Other synonyms are lure, tempt


24. ACCLAIM
[A]Discharge
[B]Divide
[C]Excel
[D]Applaud

Applaud
To acclaim means to praise vociferously. Other synonyms are hail, herald, plaudit.


25. STILTED
[A]Artificial
[B]Fashionable
[C]Canonical
[D]Senseless

Artificial


26. SOLILOQUY
[A]Figure of speech
[B]Isolated position
[C]Historical incident
[D]Monologue

Monologue


27. AFFABLE
[A]Monotonous
[B]Sociable
[C]Affected
[D]Selfish

Sociable
A person with warmth and friendliness is an affable person.


28. NEBULOUS
[A]Subdued
[B]Cloudy
[C]Eternal
[D]Careless

Cloudy
Nebulous is something which has no definite forms or limits. Other synonyms are unclear, vague, hazy, cloudy, fuzzy, misty etc.


29. STEREOTYPED
[A]Lacking originality
[B]Illuminating
[C]Free from disease
[D]Pictorial

Lacking originality
Anything lacking spontaneity, originality or individuality is stereotyped.


30. STUPEFY
[A]Lie
[B]Make dull
[C]Talk nonsense
[D]overread

Make dull
To make dull or stupid or muddle


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
31. SAGE
[A]Wise man
[B]Era
[C]Tropical tree
[D]Fool

Wise man


32. ADMONISH
[A]Polish
[B]Distribute
[C]Escape
[D]Caution

Caution
To admonish means to warn or to caution. Other similar words are Reprimand; express disapproval etc.


33. BESET
[A]Plead
[B]Deny
[C]Perplex
[D]deprive

Perplex
To annoy, to harras, to perplex, to molest even


34. FIGMENT
[A]Ornamental openwork
[B]Perfume
[C]Invention
[D]Undeveloped

Invention
Figment is basically an idea or thought which may lead to an invention.


35. GLIB
[A]Dull
[B]Fluent
[C]Thin
[D]Sharp

Dull
Something which lacks depth , only superficial , A Glib toungue means Artfully persuasive in speech


36. COALESCE
[A]Associate
[B]Conspire
[C]Combine
[D]Cover

Combine
Coalesce means to combine different elements


37. QUACK
[A]Clown
[B]Dressmaker
[C]Philanthropist
[D]Charlatan

Charlatan


38. GAUCHE
[A]Clumsy
[B]Impudent
[C]Stupid
[D]Foreign

Clumsy
Gauche means lacking social etiquattes. Unpolishes ot graceless are another words.


39. REDUNDANT
[A]Necessary
[B]Diminishing
[C]Plentiful
[D]Superfluous

Superfluous


40. ATROPHY
[A]wither
[B]Grow
[C]Soften
[D]Spread

wither


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
41. COMPREHEND
[A]Agree
[B]Reprieve
[C]Settle
[D]Understand

Understand


42. ARDENT
[A]Eager
[B]Youthful
[C]Silvery
[D]Difficult

Eager


43. EPITAPH
[A]Witty saying
[B]Seat beside a wall
[C]Satirical poem
[D]Inscription on a tomb

Inscription on a tomb


44. BEFIT
[A]Assist
[B]Stretch
[C]Suit
[D]Effect

Suit


45. HABITAT
[A]Routine
[B]Dwelling place
[C]Carriage
[D]Article of clothing

Dwelling place


46. REVERBERATE
[A]Uncover
[B]Regain
[C]Blame
[D]Resound

Resound


47. SUFFICE
[A]Endure
[B]Be adeqaute
[C]Annex
[D] Eat up

Endure
Suffice also means to answer or to serve .


48. PERTINENT
[A]Convincing
[B]Foolproof
[C]Applicable
[D]Careful

Applicable
Pertinent means being of striking appropriateness and pertinence


49. PRECEDENCE
[A]Procession
[B]Priority
[C]Formality
[D]Hesitation

Priority


50. TEMPESTUOUS
[A]Violent
[B]Heated
[C]Short-lived
[D]Outrageous

Violent
Angry, furious


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
51. VEHEMENT
[A]Thorough
[B]Smooth-running
[C]Airy
[D]Forceful

Forceful
fierce , violent , Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid


52. REMUNERATION
[A]Understanding
[B]Protest
[C]Finality
[D]Compensation

Compensation


53. FRIVOLITY
[A]Lightness
[B]Ornamentation
[C]Irritability
[D]Impurity

Lightness


54. AURA
[A]Bitterness
[B]Prophet
[C]Delight
[D]Distinctive atmosphere

Distinctive atmosphere


55. PERSONABLE
[A]Self-centered
[B]Initimate
[C]Attractive
[D]Sensitive

Attractive


56. RESILIENCE
[A]Submission
[B]Determination
[C]Elasticity
[D]Recovery

Elasticity
The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit


57. ANALOGY
[A]Similarity
[B] Distinction
[C]Transposition
[D]Variety

Similarity


58. FACETIOUS
[A]Obscene
[B]Complimentary
[C]Shrewd
[D]Witty

Witty


59. DIATRIBE
[A]Debate
[B]Tirade
[C]Monologue
[D]Oration

Tirade


60. MALEDICTION
[A]Curse
[B]Tactless remark
[C]Epitaph
[D]Grammatical error

Curse


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
61. INTRIGUE
[A]Request
[B]Poison
[C]Plot
[D]Veto

Plot


62. EXPLICIT
[A]Violent
[B]Lengthy
[C]Incomplete
[D]Definite

Definite


63. CEDE
[A]Force
[B]Stop
[C]keep
[D]Yield

Yield


64. STEALTHY
[A]Disobedient
[B]Sly
[C]Slender
[D]Vulgar

Sly


65. DAUNTLESS
[A]Lazy
[B]Modest
[C]Poor
[D]Bold

Bold


66. DEBONAIR
[A]Gay
[B]Extravagant
[C]Corrupt
[D]Healthful

Gay


67. JARGON
[A]Unintelligible speech
[B]Exaggeration
[C]Kind of gait
[D]Word game

Unintelligible speech


68. PONDEROUS
[A]Conceited
[B]Heavy
[C]Shameless
[D]Abundant

Heavy


69. AMNESTY
[A]Loss of memory
[B]Indistinctness
[C]Ill will
[D]Genral pardon

General pardon


70. DELETE
[A]Injure
[B]Erase
[C]Delay
[D]Reveal

Erase


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
71. PILFER
[A]Drain
[B]Laugh
[C]Pray
[D]Steal

Steal


72. CHARGIN
[A]Delight
[B]Caution
[C]Deceit
[D]Vexation

Vexation


73. DEFAMATION
[A]Slander
[B]Debt
[C]Infeciton
[D]Deterioration

Slander


74. SUNDRY
[A]Quiet
[B]Cheerless
[C]Various
[D]Brittle

Various


75. PALATIAL
[A]Tasty
[B]Extreme
[C]Magnificent
[D]Secure

Disordered


76. AGGREGATE
[A]Result
[B]Product
[C]Differnece
[D]Sum

Sum


77. APLOMB
[A]Caution
[B]Shortsightedness
[C]Timidity
[D]Self-assurance

Self-assurance


78. THERAPEUTIC
[A]Curative
[B]Stimulating
[C]Restful
[D]Warm

Curative


79. TRANSMUTE
[A]Remove
[B]Carry
[C]Change
[D]Explain

Change
Change in outward structure or looks


80. ATTRITION
[A]Annihilation
[B]Appesement
[C]Encirclement
[D]Wearing down

Wearing down


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
81. FORTITUDE
[A]Wealth
[B]Loudness
[C]Courage
[D]Luck

Courage


82. ABOLITION
[A]Retirement
[B]Unrestricted power
[C]Disgust
[D]Destruction

Destruction


83. LABYRINTH
[A]Pool
[B]Monster
[C]Maze
[D]Song

Maze


84. MAIM
[A]Heal
[B]Murder
[C]Disable
[D]Bury

Disable


85. CRESTFALLEN
[A]Haughty
[B]Disfigured
[C]Dejected
[D]Impolite

Dejected


86. CUISINE
[A]Headdress
[B]Artistry
[C]Game of chance
[D]Style of cooking

Style of cooking


87. CENSURE
[A]Erase
[B]Charm
[C]Build up
[D]Criticize adversely

Criticize adversely


88. DEVIATE
[A]Destroy
[B]Stray
[C]Lower in value
[D]Invent

Stray


89. SWARTHY
[A]Dark-complexioned
[B]Springy
[C]Slender
[D]Rotating

Dark-complexioned


90. MERCENARY
[A]Poisonous
[B]Unworthy
[C]Serving only for pay
[D]Luring by false charms

Serving only for pay


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
91. EXHILARATION
[A]Animation
[B]Suffocation
[C]Withdrawal
[D]Despair

Animation


92. RASPING
[A]Irritating
[B]Sighing
[C]Scolding
[D]Plundering

Irritating


93. PROPONENT
[A]Spendthrift
[B]Advocate
[C]Rival
[D]Neighbor

Advocate


94. REDUNDANT
[A]Flooded
[B]Excessive
[C]Dreadful
[D]Reclining

Execessive


95. DESULTORY
[A]Humid
[B]Involving a choice
[C]Envious
[D]Aimless

Aimless


96. TRUNCATE
[A]Divide equally
[B]Act cruelly
[C]End swiftly
[D]Cut off

End swiftly


97. OSCILLATE
[A]Confuse
[B]Vibrate
[C]Kiss
[D]Turn

Vibrate


98. INOCULATE
[A]Make harmless
[B]Overcome
[C]Infect
[D]Cure

Cure


99. PERUSAL
[A]Approval
[B]Translation
[C]Estimate
[D]Reading

Approval


100. QUERULOUS
[A]Peculiar
[B]Shivering
[C]Fretful
[D]Annoying

Annoying


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.

101. ACUTE
[A]Keen
[B]Genuine
[C]Bitter
[D]Certain

Keen


102. CLIENTELE
[A]Legal body
[B]Servants
[C]Customers
[D]Tenants

Customers


103. SUCCUMB
[A]Follow
[B]Yield
[C]Help
[D]Overthrow

Yield


104. SLOTH
[A]Selfishness
[B]Misery
[C]Hatred
[D]Laziness

Laziness


105. INFRINGE
[A]Enrage
[B]Weaken
[C]Expand
[D]Trespass

Trespass


106. UNCANNY
[A]Ill-humoured
[B]Unrestrained
[C]Immature
[D]Weird

Weird


107. SUBMISSIVE
[A]Unintelligent
[B]Enthusiastic
[C]Underhanded
[D]Meek

Meek


108. PEER
[A]Ancestor
[B]Equal
[C]Teacher
[D]Assistant

Equal


109. EULOGIZE
[A]Kill
[B]Soften
[C]Apologize
[D]Glorify

Glorify


110. INNOVATION
[A]Change
[B]Restraint
[C]Prayer
[D]Inquiry

Change


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
111. BEGUILE
[A]Cheapen
[B]Underestimate
[C]Forgive
[D]Charm

Cheapen


112. AVID
[A]Light-hearted
[B]Eager
[C]Cautious
[D]Fast-moving

Eager


113. OMNIVOROUS
[A]Devouring everything
[B]Many-sided
[C]Living on plants
[D]Powerful

Devouring everything


114. APPEND
[A]Rely
[B]Divide
[C]Recognize
[D]Attach

Attach


115. STRATAGEM
[A]Sneak attack
[B]Deceptive device
[C]Military command
[D]Thin layer

Deceptive device


116. AUTONOMY
[A]Tyranny
[B]Minority
[C]Independence
[D]Dictatorship

Dictatorship


117. MACHINATIONS
[A]Inventions
[B]Plots
[C]Ideas
[D]Alliances

Plots


118. SCHISM
[A]Government
[B]Combination
[C]Religion
[D]Division

Division


119. PUSILLANIMOUS
[A]Cowardly
[B]Evil-intentioned
[C]Extraordinary
[D]Excitable

Cowardly


120. COLLABORATE
[A]Condense
[B]Provide proof
[C]Converse
[D]Act jointly

Act jointly


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
121. FUTILITY
[A]Uselessness
[B]Happiness
[C]Timelessness
[D]Stinginess

Uselessness


122. INTACT
[A]Blunt
[B]Uninjured
[C]Fashionable
[D]Hidden

Uninjured


123. FERVOR
[A]Originality
[B]Productivity
[C]Justice
[D]Zeal

Zeal


124. UNERRING
[A]Modest
[B]Matchless
[C]Illogical
[D]Unfailing

Unfailing


125. REFUTE
[A]Polish
[B]Break up
[C]Disprove
[D]Shut out

Disprove


126. CONSENSUS
[A]Steadfastness of purpose
[B]General agreement
[C]Lack of harmony
[D]Informal vote

General agreement


127. COMPLIANT
[A]Tangled
[B]Treacherous
[C]Grumbling
[D]Submissive

Submissive


128. ACCESS
[A]Agreement
[B]Approach
[C]Surplus
[D]Welcome

Approach


129. PRODUENT
[A]Wise
[B]Dull
[C]Early
[D]Famous

Wise


130. INCUR
[A]Take a heart
[B]Anticipate
[C]Bring down on oneself
[D]Attack

Bring down on oneself


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
131. CAUSTIC
[A]Solemn
[B]Influential
[C]Puzzling
[D]Bitter

Bitter


132. DILATE
[A]Retard
[B]Expand
[C]Fade
[D]Startle

Expand


133. APATHY
[A]Fixed dislike
[B]Lack of feeling
[C]Skill
[D]Discontent

Lack of feeling


134. ELICIT
[A]Draw forth
[B]Lengthen
[C]Cross out
[D]Revise

Draw forth


135. STIPEND
[A]Increment
[B]Gift
[C]Bonus
[D]Salary

Salary


136. LITIGATION
[A]Publication
[B]Law suit
[C]Argument
[D]Ceremony

Law suit


137. FIASCO
[A]Disappointment
[B]Turning point
[C]Loss
[D]Complete failure

Complete failure


138. VAGARY
[A]Caprice
[B]Loss of memory
[C]Extravagance
[D]Shiftlessness

Caprice


139. GRAPHIC
[A]Serious
[B]Detailed
[C]Concise
[D]Short

Detailed


140. APPEASE
[A]Attack
[B]Estimate
[C]Soothe
[D]Confess

Soothe


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
141. RUTHLESS
[A]Senseless
[B]Pitiless
[C]Sinful
[D]Degrading

Pitiless


142. MUSTER
[A]Rebel
[B]Dampen
[C]Mask
[D]Gather

Gather


143. ABDUCT
[A]Embarrass
[B]Kidnap
[C]Desert
[D]Resign

Kidnap


144. KNOLL
[A]Elf
[B]Development
[C]Mound
[D]Bell

Mound


145. IRATE
[A]Evil
[B]Colourful
[C]Wandering
[D]Angry

Angry


146. GRIMACE
[A]Peril
[B]Wry face
[C]Subtle suggestion
[D]Signal

Wry face


147. ACME
[A]Layer
[B]Pit
[C]Summit
[D]Interval

Summit


148. CONVENANT
[A]Solemn agreement
[B]General pardon
[C]Formal invitation
[D]Hiding place

Solemn agreement


149. APPALL
[A]Honour
[B]Bore
[C]Decorate
[D]Dismay

Dismay


150. JUDICIOUS
[A]Wise
[B]Confused
[C]Dignified
[D]Respectful

Wise


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
151. UNSCATHED
[A]Unashamed
[B]Unsuccessful
[C]Uninjured
[D]Unconscious

Uninjured


152. CHIDE
[A]Misbehave
[B]Conceal
[C]Cool
[D]Scold

Scold


153. CHARLATAN
[A]Scholar
[B]Faithful
[C]Quack
[D]Fast talker

Quack


154. DISBURSE
[A]Implication
[B]Comment
[C]Footnote
[D]Definition

Implication


155. TORTUOUS
[A]Crooked
[B]Impassable
[C]Difficult
[D]Slow

Crooked


156. FULMNATING
[A]Throbbing
[B]Thundering
[C]Pointed
[D]Bubbling

Wavelike


157. CIRCUMVENT
[A]Freshen
[B]Harass
[C]Change
[D]Avoid

Avoid


158. CARTEL
[A]Syndicate
[B]World government
[C]Industrial pool
[D]Skilled craft

Syndicate


159. PARAMOUNT
[A]Equal
[B]Difficult
[C]Supreme
[D]Ready

Supreme


160. BROCHURE
[A]Heavy shoe
[B]Weapon
[C]Ornament
[D]Pamphlet

Pamphlet


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
161. FIDELITY
[A]Happiness
[B]Hardness
[C]Bravery
[D]Loyalty

Loyalty


162. DIFFUSE
[A]Explain
[B]Congeal
[C]Scatter
[D]Dart

Scatter


163. AGGRESSIVE
[A]Disgusting
[B]Impulsive
[C]Self-assertive
[D]Short-sighted

Self-assertive


164. AMASS
[A]Accumulate
[B]Blend
[C]Encourage
[D]Astonish

Accumulate


165. DIABOLIC
[A]Puzzling
[B]Fiendish
[C]Uneducated
[D]Spinning

Fiendish


166. FORBEARANCE
[A]Rejection
[B]Patience
[C]Forgetfulness
[D]Expectation

Patience


167. TAINT
[A]Snarl
[B]Annoy
[C]Infect
[D]List

Infect


168. DISGRUNTLED
[A]Untidy
[B]Cheating
[C]Rambling
[D]Displeased

Displeased


169. ANTIPATHY
[A]Exact opposite
[B]Intense dislike
[C]High praise
[D]Tolerance

Intense dislike


170. HOMOGENOUS
[A]Numerous
[B]Assorted
[C]Healthful
[D]Similar

Similar


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
171. Archives
[A]Public records
[B]Tombs
[C]Models
[D]Large ships

Public records


172. Infamy
[A]Anger
[B]Weakness
[C]Truth
[D]Discharge

Discharge


173. Impinge
[A]Swear
[B]Encroach
[C]Involve
[D]Beg

Encroach


174. PROLIFIC
[A]Meagre
[B]Hardy
[C]Obedient
[D]Fertile

Fertile


175. ASSUAGE
[A]Create
[B]Prohibit
[C]Ease
[D]Enlarge

Ease


176. DECORUM
[A]Wit
[B]Seemliness
[C]Charm
[D]Charity

Seemliness


177. PHILEGMATIC
[A]Tolerant
[B]Indifferent
[C]Careless
[D]Sick

Indifferent


178. INTREPID
[A]Quick-witted
[B]Torrid
[C]Brutal
[D]Fearless

Fearless


179. PLACID
[A]Apparent
[B]Unusual
[C]Peaceful
[D]Wicked

Peaceful


180. EVASIVE
[A]Emotional
[B]Empty
[C]Effective
[D]Shifty

Shifty


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
181. CHAOS
[A]Complete disorder
[B]Deep gorge
[C]Challenge
[D]Rejoicing

Complete disorder


182. DESPICABLE
[A]Insulting
[B]Unbearable
[C]Ungrateful
[D]Contemptible

Contemptible


183. DERIDE
[A]Question
[B]Unseat
[C]Ignore
[D]Mock

Mock


184. ELUDE
[A]Gladden
[B]Escape
[C]Fascinate
[D]Ignore

Escape


185. MUTABLE
[A]Colourless
[B]Changeable
[C]Harmful
[D]Invisible

Changeable


186. INDICATIVE
[A]Suggestive
[B]Angry
[C]Curious
[D]Certain

Suggestive


187. LEVITY
[A]Cleanness
[B]Sluggishness
[C]Tastiness
[D]Lightness

Lightness


188. EXCRUCIATING
[A]Disciplinary
[B]Offensive
[C]Screaming
[D]Torturing

Torturing


189. DEPOSE
[A]Lay bare
[B]Behead
[C]Deprive of office
[D]Blemish

Deprive of office


190. OSTENTATIOUS
[A]Unruly
[B]Scandalous
[C]Showy
[D]Probable

Showy


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
191. CONCLAVE
[A]Private meeting
[B]Curved surface
[C]Covered passage
[D]Solemn vow

Private meeting


192. FRAY
[A]Combat
[B]Madness
[C]Trickery
[D]Freedom

Combat


193. OBSESS
[A]Fatten
[B]Exaggerate
[C]Beset
[D]Interfere

Fatten


194. ACTUATE
[A]Frighten
[B] Dismay
[C]Direct
[D]Impel

Impel


195. MOUNTEBANK
[A]Trickster
[B]Cashier
[C]Courier
[D]Pawnbroker

Trickster


196. LACONIC
[A]Terse
[B]Interesting
[C]Informal
[D]Tedious

Terse


197. BOORISH
[A]Sporting
[B]Monotonous
[C]Tiresome
[D]Rude

Rude


198. ERUDITE
[A]Modest
[B]Needless
[C]Egotistical
[D]Learned

Learned


199. CHAFE
[A]Pretend
[B]Irritate
[C]Joke
[D]Lose courage

Irritate


200. MISCONSTRUE
[A]Hate
[B]Misinterpret
[C]Destroy
[D]Misplace

Misinterpret

For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
201. PHILANTHROPIST
[A]Student of language
[B]Collector of stamps
[C]Lover of mankind
[D]Seeker of truth

Lover of mankind


202. CASTE
[A]Feudal system
[B]Division of society
[C]Political theory
[D]Method of punishment

Division of society


203. CHASTEN
[A]Censure
[B]Trick
[C]Engrave
[D]Learned

Censure


204. CONDUCIVE
[A]Pardonable
[B]Helpful
[C]Identical
[D]Exceptional

Helpful


205. SUBORDINATE
[A]Hostile
[B]Earlier
[C]Inferior
[D]Separate

Inferior


206. SUPERFLUOUS
[A]Inexact
[B]Excellent
[C]Surplus
[D]Unreal

Surplus


207. WIELD
[A]Protect
[B]Resign
[C]Handle
[D]Unite

Handle


208. GARISH
[A]Showy
[B]Thin
[C]Talkative
[D]Vine-covered

Showy


209. EQUITABLE
[A]Charitable
[B]Undecided
[C]Even-tempered
[D]Just

Just


210. AFFRONT
[A]Quarrel
[B]Boast
[C]Fright
[D]Insult

Insult
“turning his back on me was a deliberate affront”


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
211. EPOCH
[A]Heroic deed
[B]Period of time
[C]Legend
[D]Summary

Period of time


212. RETRIBUTION
[A]Donation
[B]Slow withdrawal
[C]Jealousy
[D]Penalty

Penalty


213. ABASE
[A]Forgive
[B]Take leave
[C]Degrade
[D]Cut off

Degrade


214. ACRIMONIOUS
[A]Repulsive
[B]Snobbish
[C]Enchanting
[D]Stinging

Stinging


215. EMBRYONIC
[A]Hereditary
[B]Functioning
[C]Arrested
[D]Rudimentary

Rudimentary


216. INEXORABLE
[A]Unfavourable
[B]Relentless
[C]Permanent
[D]Incomplete

Relentless
Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason


217. PROTRACTED
[A]Boring
[B]Comprehensive
[C]Condensed
[D]Prolonged

Prolonged
the protracted negotiations between India and Japan on a economic participation.


218. OBSEQUIOUS
[A]Courteous
[B]Overbearing
[C]Fawning
[D]Respectful

Fawning
A way to win favour from influential people by flattery


219. MEANDER
[A]Grumble
[B]Weigh carefully
[C]Wander aimlessly
[D]Sing

Wander aimlessly


220. DESTITUTION
[A]Trickery
[B]Recovery
[C]Fate
[D]Extreme poverty

Extreme poverty


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
221. MALIGN
[A]Slander
[B]Approve
[C]Prophesy
[D]Praise

Slander


222. IMPOTENT
[A]Unwise
[B]Without shame
[C]Lacking strength
[D]Commanding

Lacking of strength


223. SNIVEL
[A]Crawl
[B]Doze
[C]Cut short
[D]Whine

Whine
act of breathing heavily through the nose, snuff up mucous through nose


224. SOJOURN
[A]Court disorder
[B]Slip of the tongue
[C]Nickname
[D]Temporary stay

Temporary stay


225. PLATITUDE
[A]Home remedy
[B]Rare animal
[C]Trite Remark
[D]Protective film

Trite remark


226. CONCORD
[A]Brevity
[B]Worry
[C]Blame
[D]Agreement

Agreement


227. ABOMINABLE
[A]Hateful
[B]Mysterious
[C]Ridiculous
[D]Untamed

Hateful


228. QUALM
[A]Sudden misgiving
[B]Irritation
[C]Cooling drink
[D]Deceit

Sudden misgiving
Uneasiness about the appropriateness


229. CAREEN
[A]Celebrate
[B]Lurch
[C]Mourn
[D]Beckon

Lurch
To walk as if unable to control one’s movements


230. CONVIVIAL
[A]Formal
[B]Well-informed
[C]Good time
[D]Rotating

Good time


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
231. RAMPANT
[A]Playful
[B]Unchecked
[C]Crumbling
[D]Roundabout

Unchecked


232. DOCILE
[A]Delicate
[B]Obedient
[C]Positive
[D]Melodious

Obedient


233. VESTIGE
[A]Bone
[B]Cloak
[C]Test
[D]Trace

Trace
trace, tincture , shadow


234. LOQUACIOUS
[A]Queer
[B]Rural
[C]Logical
[D]Talkative

Talkative


235. PUNNABLE
[A]Bold
[B]Word Play
[C]Combative
[D]Valiant

Word Play


236. ASTRINGENT
[A]Bossy
[B]Corrosive
[C]Musty
[D]Contracting

Contracting
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals. It also refers to sour or bitter taste or feeling.


237. ESCARPMENT
[A]Threat
[B]Behemoth
[C]Limbo
[D]Cliff

Cliff


238. AMENITIES
[A]Prayers
[B]Pleasantries
[C]Ceremonies
[D]Social functions

Pleasantries


239. IMPEDIMENT
[A]Foundation
[B]Luggage
[C]Conceit
[D]Hindrance

Hindrance


240. ADHERE
[A]Pursue
[B]Cling
[C]Control
[D]Attend

Cling


For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.
241. COMPOSURE
[A]Sensitiveness
[B]Weariness
[C]Stylishness
[D]Calmness

Calmness


242. PROVATION
[A]Sacred vow
[B]Formal announcement
[C]Cause of irrigation
[D]Careful management

Cause of irrigation


243. SAVORY
[A]Thrifty
[B]Warm
[C]Wise
[D]Appetizing

Appetizing


244. CANDID
[A]Hidden
[B]Critical
[C]Shining
[D]Straightforward

Straightforward


245. ECLIPSE
[A]Stretch
[B]Overlook
[C]Obscure
[D]Insert

Obscure


246. CORRELATE
[A]Punish
[B]Wrinkle
[C]Conspire openly
[D]Connect systematically

Connect systematically


247. INFIRMITY
[A]Disgrace
[B]Hesitation
[C]Unhappiness
[D]Weakness

Weakness


248. PALPITATE
[A]Faint
[B]Soothe
[C]Harden
[D]Throb

Throb


249. IMPRUDENT
[A]Reckless
[B]Domineering
[C]Powerless
[D]Poor

Reckless


250. DISSENSION
[A]Friction
[B]Injury
[C]Analysis
[D]Swelling

Friction

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