Synonyms Words Meaning Exercise Number

Exercise-15

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.Perspicacious

(A) clear (B) hazy

(C) shrewd (D) bad

2. Proscribe

(A) allow (B) prescribe

(C) banish (D) advance

3. Obfuscation

(A) confusing others (B)pron

(C) to darken (D)Infer

4. Prone

(A) thrown forward (B) disease

(C) supine (D) inactive

5. Intrepid

(A) ugly (B) fearless

(C) selfish (D) coward

6. Vernal

(A) luxuriant (B) springlike

(C) scale (D) dirty

7. Gluttony

(A) happiness (B) contentment

(C) satisfaction (D) greed

8. Incensed

(A) incited (B) affected

(C) encouraged (D) inspired

9. Sozzled

(A) cultured (B) drunk

(C) moderate (D) burning

10. Vituperate

(A) encourage (B) appraise

(C) abuse (D) appreciate

11. Compunction

(A) regret (B) appreciate

(C) wonder (D) anger

12. Obstreperous

(A) cheerful (B) noisy

(C) calm (D) obstinate

13. Ostracise

(A) welcome (B) include

(C) expedite (D) cut off

14. Deplete

(A) take away (B) fill

(C) make greater (D) to exhaust

15. Osmosis

(A) gradual acceptance (B) slow recovery

(C) abrupt ending (D) crowded

Answers:-

1.C 2.C

3.A 4.A

5.B 6.B

7.D 8.A

9.B 10.C

11.A 12.B

13.D 14.D

15.A

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