Test: Synonyms- 4 - CAT MCQ

• Agreements: Agreements refer to mutual understandings or arrangements between parties. It is not a synonym for correspondence.


• Contracts: Contracts are legally binding agreements between two or more parties. It is not a synonym for correspondence.


• Documents: Documents are written, printed, or electronic materials that provide information or evidence. It is not a synonym for correspondence.


• Letters: Letters are written or printed messages exchanged between people. This is the correct synonym for correspondence as both involve written communication.

Therefore, the correct synonym for CORRESPONDENCE is LETTERS.

"Ascend"  means to go up or climb.  For example: "She ascended the stairs."

Option B: "Mount" means to climb up something. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Leap" refers to making a jump. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Deviate" means to drift away from the normal course. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Grow" means to develop. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Furore means Excitement. So, both are synonyms

• Summary: The correct answer is C: Summary.


• Explanation:




• Summary is a concise overview of the main points in a text.


• It provides a brief description of the key elements of the text without going into too much detail.


• Other options like Index, Mixture, and Puzzles do not accurately describe the content of a summary.

When used as verbs, show up means to appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically, whereas turn up means to show up. Show up as a verb (intransitive): To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.

Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.
Boldness : willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.
Warmth : the quality, state, or sensation of being warm; moderate heat.
Enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Vigour : physical strength and good health.

Synonym of Vigour is Strength
 

Paint : a coloured substance which is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.
Garner : gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
Adorn : make more beautiful or attractive.
Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Garnish : decorate or embellish (something, especially food).

Synonym of Garnish is Adorn

Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
Provocative : causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
Mendacious : not telling the truth; lying.

Synonym of Mendacious is False

Credulity : a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Senility : old age.
Loquaciousness : tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Speciousness : apparently good or right though lacking real merit.
Garrulity : excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.

Synonym of Garrulity is Loquaciousness
 

• Definition: Morose means having a sullen and gloomy disposition.


• Synonyms: Sullen, gloomy, glum, melancholy.


• Antonyms: Cheerful, happy, content.


• Characteristics: Morose individuals often appear grumpy, sad, or irritable.

• Annoyed: Annoyed implies a mild level of irritation, not the deep-seated gloominess associated with morose.


• Gloomy: Correct. Gloomy aligns with the definition of morose as being sullen and despondent.


• Moody: While related, moody does not capture the specific sense of gloominess conveyed by morose.


• Displeased: Displeased suggests a general dissatisfaction, lacking the deeper emotional tone of morose.

Therefore, the correct answer is Gloomy as it best encapsulates the sullen and despondent nature of the word morose.

Truthful : telling or expressing the truth; honest.
Gluttonous : excessively greedy.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Venturous : willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
Voracious : wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Synonym of Voracious is Gluttonous
 

Enlightened : having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
Realised : become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
Shook : emotionally or physically disturbed; upset.
Waken : emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping.
Awakened : rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping.


Synonym of Awakened is Waken

Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.
Gratify : indulge or satisfy (a desire).

Synonym of Gratify is Indulge
 

Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.
Perilous : full of danger or risk.
Brittle : hard but liable to break easily.
Precarious : not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Synonym of Precarious is Perilous

• Definition of Infamy: Infamy refers to having a bad reputation or being known for dishonorable actions.


• A: Dishonour: This is the correct answer because infamy is associated with dishonor and disgrace.


• B: Glory: Glory is the opposite of infamy, as it refers to honor, praise, and admiration.


• C: Integrity: Integrity is about honesty and moral principles, which is not directly related to infamy.


• D: Reputation: Reputation can be either positive or negative, but in the case of infamy, it is negative, so dishonor is a more appropriate term.

• Masterly: means having or showing great skill or talent.


• Crafty: means skilled in deception or underhanded schemes, not necessarily related to talent or skill.


• Skilful: means having or showing skill.


• Meaningful: means having significance or purpose, not related to skill.


• Cruel: means willfully causing pain or suffering to others, not related to skill or talent.


• Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for masterly is skilful as it directly relates to having great skill or talent.

'Scintillating' means exciting. E.g. It was a superb script and a scintillating production. 'Warming' means pleasant to eat or drink. 'Touching' means making you feel sadness, sympathy etc. 'Glittering' means exiting. 'Smouldering' means to burn slowly with smoke but without flames. 

• Tepid means lukewarm or slightly warm in temperature.

• A: Hot - Incorrect, as hot is the opposite of tepid.


• B: Warm - Correct, as warm is synonymous with tepid.


• C: Cold - Incorrect, as cold is the opposite of tepid.


• D: Boiling - Incorrect, as boiling is much hotter than tepid.

• Tepid can be used to describe a bath or a drink that is neither hot nor cold but somewhere in between.


• Warm is the most appropriate synonym for tepid in this context.


• Therefore, option B: Warm is the correct answer.

• Definition of Voracious: Voracious means having a very eager approach to an activity, especially eating.


• Meaning of the options:
  
  
  
  • Wild: Refers to something untamed or not domesticated.
  
  
  • Greedy: Describes someone who has an excessive desire for food or possessions.
  
  
  • Angry: Indicates a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
  
  
  • Quick: Refers to something happening at a high speed or without delay.
  
  
  
  


• Reasoning:
  
  
  
  • Greedy: The word "voracious" is commonly associated with a strong desire for food, so the most appropriate synonym from the given options is "greedy," which matches the intense hunger or eagerness implied by voracious.
  
  
  
  


• Conclusion: Therefore, the correct answer is B: Greedy.

• Given word: UNITE


• Options: Unfold, Unchain, Combine, Unhinge


• Answer: Combine

• Unfold: To open or spread out from a folded state, does not match the meaning of UNITE.


• Unchain: To release from chains, does not match the meaning of UNITE.


• Combine: To bring or join together to form a whole, which aligns with the meaning of UNITE.


• Unhinge: To remove from its hinges or to unsettle mentally, does not match the meaning of UNITE.

Therefore, the correct answer is Combine as it is the only word that relates to the concept of uniting or bringing things together.

The definition of a combat is a battle or struggle.

A refectory is a large room in a school, university, or other institution, where meals are served and eaten.

Uncouth means something which is unrefined and the word ungraceful goes with it.

• Definition of ERROR: An error is a mistake or inaccuracy in judgment, action, or calculation.
• Blunder: A blunder is a significant mistake, often due to carelessness or confusion.
• Synonym Relationship: Both terms indicate a failure or incorrect action, making "blunder" a fitting synonym for "error."
• Other Options: Misadventure refers to an unfortunate incident, misgiving indicates doubt, and ambiguity means uncertainty, which do not align with the definition of error.

Synonym of COMMENSURATE is Proportionate.