Synonyms Words Meaning Exercise Number

Exercise-14

Direction: – Against each key word are given some suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

1.Compulsion

(A) joy (B) being compelled

(C) danger (D) the state of excitement

2. Cynosure

(A) repel (B) threat

(C) centre of attraction (D) rejoice

3. Dissolute

(A) immoral (B) honest

(C) repulsive (D) distant

4. Doleful

(A) mournful (B) bright

(C) jovial (D) colourful

5. Festal

(A) noisy (B) merry

(C) sad (D) serious

6. Hustings

(A) voice (B) craze

(C) election campaigns (D) celebration

7. Lurid

(A) shocking (B) bright

(C) abundant (D) happy

8. Mottle

(A) spoil (B) mark with spots

(C) erase (D) colour

9. Outre

(A) eccentric (B) traditional

(C) real (D) fair

10. Mural

(A) writing (B) music

(C) a painting on wall (D) ancient

11. Pastel

(A) Light shades or colours (B) attempt

(C) dark shade (D) conflict

12. Rookie

(A) an old man (B) a new recruit

(C) a fighter (D) a wrestler

13. Sentient

(A) capable of feelings (B) dry

(C) dull (D) dirty

14. Swan/song

(A) the first work of a man(B) the last work of a man

(C) a poem (D) a piece of music

15. Smear

(A) mark (B) avoid

(C) quarrel (D) encourage

Answers:-

1.B 2.C

3.A 4.A

5.B 6.C

7.A 8.B

9.A 10.C

11.A 12.B

13.A 14.B

15.A

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