SYNONYMS

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
1. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.
A. keep
B. recall
C. preserve
D. conserve
Ans - A

2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.
A. sorrows
B. misfortunes
C. changes
D. surprises
Ans - C

3. She has an insatiable love for music.
A. unsatisfiable
B. unchanging
C. irreconcilable
D. undesirable
Ans - A

4. The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.
A. Unrhythmic
B. lively
C. quickening
D. clear
Ans - C

5. The visitor had a bohemian look.
A. hostile
B. unconventional
C. sinister
D. unfriendly
Ans - B

6. The bullet wound proved to be fatal and the soldier died immediately.
A. grievous
B. dangerous
C. serious
D. deadly
Ans - D

7. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries is rather callous to say the least.
A. passive
B. unkind
C. cursed
D. unfeeling
Ans - D

8. In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.
A. progress
B. thinking
C. efforts
D. start
Ans - A

9. On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A. forged
B. historical
C. prepared
D. genuine
Ans - A

10. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.
A. easily perceived
B. easily acquired
C. easily infected
D. easily deflected
Ans - A