Synonyms MCQs

1152. The base of Indian politicians is the group of sycophants around them who earn bad name for their leaders.

A. critics
B. flatterers
C. foppish
D. detractor
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Critics : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.

Flatterers : a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant.

Foppish : (of a man) concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.

Detractor : a person who disparages someone or something.

Sycophants : a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Synonym of Sycophants is Flatterers

1153. Synonym of SABULOUS

A. Splotched
B. Itching
C. Sandy
D. Furry
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Splotched : make a daub, blot, or smear on.

Itching : be the site of or cause an itch.

Sandy : covered in or consisting mostly of sand.

Furry : covered with fur.

Sabulous : being sandy or gritty.

Synonym of Sabulous is Sandy

1154. IRONIC

A. Inflexible
B. Bitter
C. Good-natured
D. Sarcastic
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Inflexible : unwilling to change or compromise.

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

Good-natured : kind, friendly, and patient.

Sarcastic : Ironic.

Ironic : marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

Synonym of Ironic is Sarcastic

1155. Synonym of BOTCH

A. Borrow
B. Promote
C. Collect
D. Bungle
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Borrow : take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

Collect : bring or gather together (a number of things).

Bungle : carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.

Botch : carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.

Synonym of Botch is Bungle

1156. Synonym of PERILOUS

A. Uncertain
B. Agreeable
C. Talkative
D. Dangerous
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Uncertain : not able to be relied on; not known or definite.

Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Talkative : fond of or given to talking.

Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.

Perilous : full of danger or risk.

Synonym of Perilous is Dangerous

1157. There has been considerable furore both within Parliament and without about the proposed hike in tele-communication tariff.

A. opposition
B. criticism
C. uproar
D. disagreement
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Opposition : resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Uproar : a public expression of protest or outrage.

Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.

Furore : an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Synonym of Furore is Uproar

1158. Synonym of ETHNIC

A. Racial
B. Legal
C. Moral
D. Foreign
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Racial : relating to race.

Legal : relating to the law.

Moral : concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour.

Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.

Ethnic : relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition.

Synonym of Ethnic is Racial

1159. Miss Margaret is a genteel lady.

A. well-bred
B. delicate
C. attractive
D. beautiful
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Well-bred : having or showing good breeding or manners.

Delicate : very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.

Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Genteel : characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.

Synonym of Genteel is Well-bred

1160. The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.

A. pleased
B. annoyed
C. disgusted
D. perplexed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.

Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.

Disgusted : feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval.

Perplexed : completely baffled; very puzzled.

Nettled : irritate or annoy (someone).

Synonym of Nettled is Annoyed

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