Synonyms MCQs

1281. Synonym of DETECT

A. Discover
B. Invent
C. Determine
D. Fix
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Discover : find unexpectedly or during a search.

Invent : create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of.

Determine : cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

Fix : fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position.

Detect : discover or investigate (a crime or its perpetrators).

Synonym of Detect is Discover

1282. The old man asserted that the whole art of medicine lay in judicious poisoning.

A. wise
B. clever
C. cautious
D. careful
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Wise : having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

Judicious : having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judicious is Wise

1283. Before I could expostulate he had spoken again.

A. postulate
B. protest
C. explain
D. disclose
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Postulate suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Protest : a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.

Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.

Disclose : make (secret or new information) known.

Expostulate : express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Synonym of Expostulate is Protest

1284. Synonym of LETHAL

A. Dreary
B. Dreadful
C. Deadly
D. Strange
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Dreary : depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive.

Dreadful : causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.

Deadly : causing or able to cause death.

Strange : unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain.

Lethal : sufficient to cause death.

Synonym of Lethal is Deadly

1285. He is being treated for his somnolence.

A. weakness
B. severe pain in the joints
C. intoxication
D. sleepiness
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Weakness : the state or condition of being weak.

Severe : (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.

Intoxication : the state of being intoxicated, especially by alcohol.

Sleepiness : the state of being sleepy.

Somnolence : is a state of strong desire for sleep, or sleeping for unusually long periods

Synonym of Somnolence is Sleepiness

1286. Synonym of SANGUINE

A. Clever
B. Proud
C. Hopeful
D. Modest
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Hopeful : feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

Modest : unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.

Sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Synonym of Sanguine is Hopeful

1287. CONTAIN :

A. Prevent
B. Limit
C. Hold
D. Express
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Prevent :keep (something) from happening.

Limita point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

Express :convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.

Control :the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events.

Hold :grasp, carry, or support with one’s arms or hands.

Contain :have or hold (someone or something) within.

Synonym of Contain is Hold

1288. Shobha painted some delightful pictures of children.

A. funny
B. colurful
C. charming
D. happy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Colourful : having much or varied colour; bright.

Charming : very pleasant or attractive.

Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Delightful : causing delight; charming.

Synonym of Delightful is Charming

1289. An issue of the highest sensitivity, which required the greatest finesse and delicacy, was handled in the most slapdash manner.

A. carefulness
B. attention
C. tact
D. action
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Carefulness : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

Attention : notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

Tact : skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Action : the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Finesse : great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations.

Synonym of Finesse is Tact

1290. Synonym of COMBAT

A. Quarrel
B. Fight
C. Conflict
D. Feud
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Quarrel : a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term.

Fight : take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.

Conflict : a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Feud : a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.

Combat : fighting between armed forces.

Synonym of Combat is Fight

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