Synonyms MCQs

1071. Before my work on the writer appeared there were many vague ideas afloat about him.

A. circulating
B. prevalent
C. stagnant
D. primitive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Circulating : move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.

Prevalent : widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

Stagnant : (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.

Primitive : relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.

Afloat : in general circulation; current.

Synonym of Afloat is Circulating

1072. Synonym of ENTANGLE

A. Confuse
B. Trap
C. Perplex
D. Submerge
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Confuse : make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.

Trap : a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, typically by allowing entry but not exit or by catching hold of a part of the body.

Perplex : make (someone) feel completely baffled.

Submerge : cause (something) to be under water.

Entangle : cause to become twisted together with or caught in.

Synonym of Entangle is Confuse

1073. The pick pocket was brandishing a knife.

A. using
B. pointing
C. showing
D. waving
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Using : take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing or achieving something; employ.

Pointing : the action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar.

Showing : the action of showing something, or the fact of being shown.

Waving : move (one’s hand or arm, or something held in one’s hand) to and fro.

Brandishing : wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

Synonym of Brandishing is Waving

1074. The speech was filled with rigmarole.

A. nonsense
B. details
C. quotes
D. examples
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Nonsense : spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.

Details : an individual fact or item.

Quotes : repeat or copy out (words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person).

Examples : a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.

Rigmarole : a lengthy and complicated procedure.

Synonym of Rigmarole is Nonsense

1075. Synonym of AFICIONADO

A. Rival
B. Enthusiast
C. Critic
D. Indifferent
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Rival : a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

Enthusiast : a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject.

Critic : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Aficionado : a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime.

Synonym of Aficionado is Enthusiast

1076. Synonym of FILTHY

A. Healthy
B. Ugly
C. Dirty
D. Angry
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Healthy : in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.

Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

Dirty : covered or marked with an unclean substance.

Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.

Filthy : disgustingly dirty.

Synonym of Filthy is Dirty

1077. The wail of the call to prayer floated over the darkened streets.

A. jumped
B. leap
C. hovered
D. soaked
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Jumped : push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one’s legs and feet.

Leap : jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.

Hovered : remain in one place in the air.

Soaked : extremely wet; saturated.

Floated : move or hover slowly and lightly in a liquid or the air; drift.

Synonym of Floated is Hovered

1078. Synonym of APPURTENANCE

A. Belongings
B. Journey
C. Concept
D. Necessity
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Belongings : a person’s movable possessions.
Journey : an act of travelling from one place to another.

Concept : an abstract idea.

Necessity : the state or fact of being required.

Appurtenance : an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.

Synonym of Appurtenance is Belongings

1079. Synonym of EXCLUSIVE

A. Extensive
B. Sole
C. External
D. Excessive
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Extensive : covering or affecting a large area.

Sole : the undersurface of a person’s foot.

External : belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.

Excessive : more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Exclusive : restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.

Synonym of Exclusive is Sole

1080. SEE :

A. Talk
B. Observe
C. Stand
D. Look
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Talk :speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings, converse or communicate by spoken words.

Stand : have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet.

Look :direct one’s gaze in a specified direction.

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

See :perceive with the eyes, discern visually.

Synonym of See is Observe.

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