Synonyms MCQs

1061. Brevity pays in debate.

A. conciseness
B. sharpness
C. quickness
D. confidence
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Conciseness : the extent to which a piece of writing communicates clear information in as few words as possible.

Sharpness : the quality or state of being sharp.

Quickness : the quality of moving fast or doing something in a short time.

Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Brevity : concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Synonym of Brevity is Conciseness

1062. Absolute silence reigned in the whole necropolis.

A. cemetry
B. hell
C. cenotaph
D. churchyard
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Cemetery : a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.

Hell : a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death.

Cenotaph : a monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war.

Churchyard : an enclosed area surrounding a church, especially as used for burials.

Necropolis : a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.

Synonym of Necropolis is Cemetery

1063. Synonym of INDIGENOUS

A. Normal
B. Internal
C. Natural
D. Native
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Normal : conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Internal : of or situated on the inside.

Natural : existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

Native : a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.

Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Synonym of Indigenous is Native

1064. Synonym of AMENITIES

A. Pageantries
B. Privileges
C. Facilities
D. Courtesies
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pageantries : pageants and the presentation of pageants.

Privileges : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Facilities : a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Courtesies : the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behaviour towards others.

Amenities : a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

Synonym of Amenities is Privileges

1065. ALERT

A. Energetic
B. Observant
C. Intelligent
D. Watchful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Energetic : showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Observant : quick to notice or perceive things.

Intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

Watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

Alert : quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or difficult circumstances; vigilant.

Synonym of Alert is Watchful

1066. Synonym of GERMANE

A. Cruel
B. Relevant
C. Obstinate
D. Smart
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Cruel : wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.

Relevant : closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Smart : (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.

Germane : relevant to a subject under consideration.

Synonym of Germane is Relevant

1067. DISPARAGE :

A. Scatter
B. Discriminate
C. Belittle
D. Waste
✅ The correct answer is option C.
To scatter :throw in various random directions.

Discriminate :recognize a distinction, differentiate.

Waste : use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Parable :a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.

Belittle :make (someone or something) seem unimportant.

Disparage :regard or represent as being of little worth.

Synonym of Disparage is Belittle.

1068. How beautiful! This is really something to ponder over.

A. sing
B. dance
C. think
D. wonder
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Sing : make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.

Dance : move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Think : direct one’s mind towards someone or something; use one’s mind actively to form connected ideas.

Wonder : a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonym of Ponder is Think

1069. Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A. refused
B. failed
C. promised
D. obstructed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

obstructed : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

neglected : suffering a lack of proper care.

Synonym of neglected is failed

1070. Synonym of VEER

A. Shift
B. Dominate
C. Delegate
D. Concentrate
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Shift : move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.

Dominate : have power and influence over.

Delegate : a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

Concentrate : focus all one’s attention on a particular object or activity.

Veer : change direction suddenly.

Synonym of Veer is Shift

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