Synonyms MCQs

1621. The man lived in a dilapidated house made of mud and bricks.

A. crumbling
B. old
C. thatched
D. crashing
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Crumbling : breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.

Old : having lived for a long time; no longer young.

Thatched : cover (a roof or a building) with straw or a similar material.

Crashing : complete; total (used for emphasis).

Dilapidated : (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Synonym of Dilapidated is Crumbling

1622. NEUTRAL

A. Unbiased
B. Non-aligned
C. Undecided
D. Indifferent
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unbiased : Impartial.

Non-aligned : Independent.

Undecided : (of a person) not having made a decision.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy.

Neutral : not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.

Synonym of Neutral is Unbiased

1623. Synonym of DUBIOUS

A. Straight
B. Sincere
C. Zig zag
D. Doubtful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Straight : extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.

Sincere : free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

Zigzag : a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Doubtful : feeling uncertain about something.

Dubious : hesitating or doubting.

Synonym of Dubious is Doubtful

1624. His sententious reply impressed the visitor.

A. sharp
B. quick
C. insipid
D. meaningful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Sharp : (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

Quick : moving fast or doing something in a short time.

Insipid : lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.

Meaningful : having meaning.

Sententious : given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Synonym of Sententious is Meaningful

1625. Synonym of RETICENCE

A. Reserve
B. Sincerity
C. Frankness
D. Generosity
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Reserve : slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

Sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.

Frankness : the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.

Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous.

Reticence : the quality of being reticent; reserve.

Synonym of Reticence is Reserve

1626. Synonym of OVERTURES

A. Observations
B. Offers
C. Agreements
D. Promises
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Observations : the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.

Offers : present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired.

Agreements : harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Promises : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

Overtures : an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

Synonym of Overtures is Offer

1627. He did not make any attempt to placate her.

A. please
B. pacify
C. serve
D. satisfy
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Please : cause to feel happy and satisfied.

Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Serve : perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).

Satisfy : meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone).

Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Synonym of Placate is Pacify

1628. Deepak has a penchant for fine poetry.

A. desire
B. bias
C. liking
D. training
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Bias : inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

Liking : a feeling of regard or fondness.

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

Penchant : a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

Synonym of Penchant is Liking

1629. Synonym of INNATE

A. Unique
B. Important
C. Inborn
D. Essential
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Unique : being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

Important : of great significance or value.

Inborn : existing from birth.

Essential : absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Innate : inborn; natural.

Synonym of Innate is Inborn

1630. Synonym of ENTHRAL

A. Persuade
B. Glorify
C. Annoy
D. Charm
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Persuade : induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

Glorify : praise and worship (God).

Annoy : make (someone) a little angry; irritate.

Charm : the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.

Enthral : capture the fascinated attention of.

Synonym of Enthral is Charm

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