Synonyms MCQs

1081. The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at 9.00 a.m.

A. concisely
B. approximately
C. exactly
D. inaccurately
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Concisely : in a way that is brief but comprehensive.

Approximately : used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

Exactly : used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description.

Inaccurately : in an incorrect or inexact manner.

Precisely : in exact terms; without vagueness.

Synonym of Precisely is Exactly

1082. The international community may begin to doubt the credentials of the largest democracy in the world.

A. unreliable
B. trustworthiness
C. principles
D. capacity
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Unreliable : not able to be relied upon.

Trustworthiness : the ability to be relied on as honest or truthful.

Principles : a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.

Capacity : the maximum amount that something can contain.

Credentials : evidence of authority, status, rights, entitlement to privileges, or the like, usually in written form.

Synonym of Credentials is Trustworthiness

1083. He was annoyed at his flippant remark.

A. discourteous
B. bitter
C. humorous
D. casual
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Discourteous : showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.

Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Humorous : causing laughter and amusement; comic.

Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.

Flippant : not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Synonym of Flippant is Discourteous

1084. It goes against my grain to be running around the courts for justice

A. character
B. eccentric
C. training
D. personality
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Character : the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Eccentric : (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.

Training : the action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behaviour.

Personality : the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character.

Grain : a person’s character or natural tendency.

Synonym of Grain is Character

1085. Synonym of PARVENU

A. Upstart
B. Privileged
C. Royal
D. Intelligent
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Upstart : a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly.

Privileged : having special rights, advantages, or immunities.

Royal : having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family.

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

Parvenu : a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.

Synonym of Parvenu is Upstart

1086. Synonym of ADVERSITY

A. Crisis
B. Misfortune
C. Failure
D. Helplessness
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Crisis : a time of intense difficulty or danger.

Misfortune : bad luck.

Failure : lack of success.

Helplessness : inability to defend oneself or to act effectively.

Adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Synonym of Adversity is Misfortune

1087. Synonym of INEVITABLE

A. Unavoidable
B. Probable
C. Expected
D. Fixed
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unavoidable : not able to be avoided, prevented, or ignored; inevitable.

Probable : likely to happen or be the case.

Expected : regarded as likely; anticipated.

Fixed : fastened securely in position.

Inevitable : certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonym of Inevitable is Unavoidable

1088. A bone got stuck in his gullet.

A. stomach
B. molars
C. chest
D. throat
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Stomach : the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the alimentary canal linking the oesophagus to the small intestine.

Molars : a grinding tooth at the back of a mammal’s mouth.

Chest : the front surface of a person’s or animal’s body between the neck and the stomach.

Throat : the passage which leads from the back of the mouth of a person or animal.

Gullet : the passage by which food passes from the mouth to the stomach; the oesophagus.

Synonym of Gullet is Throat

1089. Synonym of FRAGMENT

A. Dissection
B. Cut
C. Crumble
D. Scrap
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Dissection : the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts.

Cut : make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object.

Crumble : break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Scrap : a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Fragment : a small part broken off or separated from something.

Synonym of Fragment is Scrap

1090. Synonym of IRRUPTION

A. Hate
B. Bursting in
C. Interference
D. Altercation
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Hate : feel intense dislike for.

Bursting : break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

Interference : the action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.

Altercation : a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Irruption : a sudden, violent, or forcible entry : a rushing or bursting in.

Synonym of Irruption is Bursting

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