Synonyms MCQs

1031. The collection of poems, in a slim volume, is gleaned from several anthologies of ancient Indian poetry.

A. gathered
B. extracted
C. compiled
D. copied
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Gathered : come together; assemble or accumulate.

Extracted : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

Compiled : produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.

Copied : make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.

Gleaned : gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.

Synonym of Gleaned is Gathered

1032. If you want the quality of your writings to improve, then avoid redundant words.

A. unwilling
B. mistaken
C. wrong
D. unnecessary
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Mistaken : wrong in one’s opinion or judgement.

Wrong : not correct or true; incorrect.

Unnecessary : not needed.

Redundant : not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Synonym of Redundant is Unnecessary

1033. Whenever I go by that shop, the diamond necklace in the window tantalises me.

A. humiliates
B. excites
C. teases
D. amplifies
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.

Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Synonym of Tantalises is Teases

1034. His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.

A. courteous
B. correct
C. straightforward
D. tactful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Straightforward : (of a person) honest and frank.

Tactful : having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Forthright : (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Synonym of Forthright is Straightforward

1035. Synonym of NEPOTISM

A. Favouritism
B. Carelessness
C. Inefficiency
D. Corruption
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Favouritism : the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another.

Carelessness : failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence.

Inefficiency : the state of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.

Corruption : dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Nepotism : the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Synonym of Nepotism is Favouritism

1036. Synonym of PREDICT

A. Explain
B. Foretell
C. Assert
D. Observe
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Foretell : predict (the future or a future event).

Assert : state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Observe : notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Predict : say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Synonym of Predict is Foretell

1037. Physical courage urges a man to risk injury or death.

A. compels
B. forces
C. persuades
D. forbids
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Compels : force or oblige (someone) to do something.

Forces : mental or moral strength or power.

Persuades : induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Forbids : refuse to allow (something).

Urges : try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

Synonym of Urges is Persuades

1038. Prashant likes his friend, Rishabh inspite of his little frailties.

A. weaknesses
B. oddities
C. timidness
D. failures
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Weaknesses : the state or condition of being weak.

Oddities : a strange or peculiar person or thing.

Timidness : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Failures : lack of success.

Frailties : weakness in character or morals.

Synonym of Frailties is Weaknesses

1039. Synonym of DAUNT

A. Detain
B. Annoy
C. Abuse
D. Intimidate
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Detain : keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

Annoy : make (someone) a little angry; irritate.

Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

Intimidate : frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Daunt : make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Synonym of Daunt is Intimidate

1040. Synonym of IMPETUOUS

A. Violent
B. Resourceful
C. Pleasing
D. Rash
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Violent : using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Resourceful : having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Pleasing : satisfying or appealing.

Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.

Impetuous : acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Synonym of Impetuous is Rash

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