A synonym is a word or expression accepted as a figurative or symbolic substitute for another word or expression. In other words, we can say that a synonym is a word which has the same, or almost the same meaning as that of another word in the same language. For example: mix, blend and mingle are synonyms as they convey more or less the same meanings. English has the largest vocabulary and, therefore, has more synonyms than any other language in the world.
Format of the Questions:
Set-1
In each of the following questions a word is given in capital letters followed by four alternative words marked a-d. Select from the alternatives the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
In each of the following questions a word is given in capital letters followed by four alternative words marked a-d. Select from the alternatives the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters:
1. DISTASTEFUL
(a) not delicious (b) tasteless (c) unpleasant (d) useless
2. ACQUIESCE
(a) something liquid (b) watery (c) consent (d) to know someone
3. ESCALATE
(a) retard (b) step up (c) hamper (d) oppose
Explanations
1. Distasteful means something that offends the senses, the feelings or the opinions. Unpleasant means something failing to please. As both these words convey same meanings (i.e. bad), they are synonymous.
2. Acquiesce suggests that accept something reluctantly and without protest. Consent suggests giving of permission or the acceptance of a proposal. However, both the words refer to a positive response.
3. Escalate implies a gradual process or a series of sudden or surprise spurts (sudden move). Step-up suggests a series of spurts with intervals between them. However, both the words imply heightening of something in scale.
1. Distasteful means something that offends the senses, the feelings or the opinions. Unpleasant means something failing to please. As both these words convey same meanings (i.e. bad), they are synonymous.
2. Acquiesce suggests that accept something reluctantly and without protest. Consent suggests giving of permission or the acceptance of a proposal. However, both the words refer to a positive response.
3. Escalate implies a gradual process or a series of sudden or surprise spurts (sudden move). Step-up suggests a series of spurts with intervals between them. However, both the words imply heightening of something in scale.
Answers 1. (c) 2. (c) 3. (b)
Set-II
In each of the following questions, there are three words which are meanings of a certain word. Select that word from the answer choices provided in each question:
1. everlasting, endless, unending
(a) living (b) eternal (c) increased (d) durable
2. flee, escape, run away
(a) abscond (b) hide (c) go underground (d) forcing
3. absolve, acquit, vindicate
(a) banish (b) exonerate (c) subsist (d) resist
Explanations
1. Eternal means something that will never cease.
2. Abscond means escaping from detention and mainly refers to embezzlement or theft in which property
is illegally seized.
3. Exonerate means to free from accusation or blame.
1. Eternal means something that will never cease.
2. Abscond means escaping from detention and mainly refers to embezzlement or theft in which property
is illegally seized.
3. Exonerate means to free from accusation or blame.
Answers
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b)
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b)
Set-III
In each of the following questions there are four words marked a–d. While three of them are synonymous or have more or less same meaning, one is altogether different from the rest. Select from answer choices the word which is different from the rest:
In each of the following questions there are four words marked a–d. While three of them are synonymous or have more or less same meaning, one is altogether different from the rest. Select from answer choices the word which is different from the rest:
1. (a) exile (b) banish (c) expatriate (d) exist
2. (a) witty (b) pleasant (c) comical (d) humourous
3. (a) grim (b) dismal (c) cheerless (d) formal
Explanations
1. All other words refer to the sending away or placing apart of a person, group of people or things, except (d)
exist, which means to live.
2. All other words refer to what causes or is intended to cause amusement or laughter, except (b).
3. All other words refer to appearances or prospects that are cold or unpromising, except (d).
1. All other words refer to the sending away or placing apart of a person, group of people or things, except (d)
exist, which means to live.
2. All other words refer to what causes or is intended to cause amusement or laughter, except (b).
3. All other words refer to appearances or prospects that are cold or unpromising, except (d).
Answers
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d)
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d)
Set- IV
In each of the following questions a sentence is given in which one word is printed in red. Under each sentence four alternatives, marked a–d are given. Your task is to select the word or expression from the alternatives which convey more or less same meaning as the word printed in bold type:
In each of the following questions a sentence is given in which one word is printed in red. Under each sentence four alternatives, marked a–d are given. Your task is to select the word or expression from the alternatives which convey more or less same meaning as the word printed in bold type:
1. Additional sessions will be held as circumstances dictate.
(a) explain (b) require (c) speak (d) defend
2. Contributions from various sources help defray the cost of maintaining the hospital.
(a) reduce (b) increase (c) project (d) to provide money for expenses
Answers
1. (b) 2. (d)
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