Directions (1-15): Each question gives a word followed by five choices. From
the choices, select the most suitable synonym (word which means the same) for
the main word and mark its number as your answer.
Q1. JETTISON
(a) control
(b) emit
(c) stir
(d) discard
(e) taunt
Q2. KNAVE
(a)
gentleman
gentleman
(b) blade
(c) foolish
man
man
(d) coward
(e) rogue
Q3. DETER
(a) distract
(b) suppress
(c) discourage
(d) contaminate
(e) detain
Q4. ATONE
(a) amplify
(b) favour
(c) repay
(d) repent
(e)
endeavour
endeavour
Q5.
INSINUATE
INSINUATE
(a) harm
(b) suggest
(c) ridicule
(d) trust
(e) install
Q6. MUDDLE
(a) whisper
(b) horde
(c) disorder
(d) speculate
(e) expand
Q7. SARDONIC
(a) lucid
(b) brutal
(c) intellectual
(d)
destructive
destructive
(e) derisive
Q8. SCALDING
(a) pleasant
(b) sudden
(c) peculiar
(d) boiling
(e) tepid
Q9. FLIPPANT
(a) serious
(b) nonchalant
(c) thoughtful
(d) superficial
(e)
provocative
provocative
Q10. LUGUBRIOUS
(a) gloomy
(b) cheerful
(c) serene
(d) noisy
(e) flaccid
Q11. NUGATORY
(a) valuable
(b) developing
(c) worthless
(d) unique
(e)
invaluable
invaluable
Q12. REDEEM
(a) heal
(b) regain
(c) improve
(d) obtain
(e) swerve
Q13. TACT
(a)
cunningness
cunningness
(b) diplomacy
(c) intelligence
(d) discrimination
(e) rudeness
Q14. SURROGATE
(a)
influence
influence
(b) nourish
(c) substitute
(d) indicate
(e)
supervision
supervision
Q15. GENIAL
(a) simple
(b) glaring
(c) effective
(d) bountiful
(e) amiable
Solutions
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. JETTISON-throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
S2. Ans.(e)
Sol. KNAVE-a dishonest or unscrupulous man.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. DETER-discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or
fear of the consequences.
fear of the consequences.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. ATONE-make amends or reparation.
S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. INSINUATE-suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant
way.
way.
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. muddle-bring into a disordered or confusing state.
S7. Ans.(e)
Sol. SARDONIC-grimly mocking or cynical.
S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. SCALDING-very hot; burning.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. FLIPPANT-not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. LUGUBRIOUS-looking or sounding sad
and dismal.
and dismal.
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. Nugatory-of no value or importance.
S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. REDEEM-gain or regain possession of
(something) in exchange for payment.
(something) in exchange for payment.
S13. Ans.(b)
Sol. TACT -skill and sensitivity in
dealing with others or with difficult issues.
dealing with others or with difficult issues.
S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. SURROGATE- a substitute, especially
a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. GENIAL-friendly and cheerful.
