Synonyms MCQs

1771. Synonym of STRIDENCY

A. Harshness
B. Flippancy
C. Stress
D. Consistency
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Flippancy : lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness.

Stress : pressure or tension exerted on a material object.

Consistency : consistent behaviour or treatment.

Stridency : making or having a harsh sound.

Synonym of Stridency is Harshness

1772. Sumit neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.

A. exempted
B. refused
C. failed
D. promised
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Exempted : free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.

Failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting; unsuccessful.

Promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.

Neglected : fail to care for properly.

Synonym of Neglected is Failed

1773. Synonym of GRATIFY

A. Frank
B. Appreciate
C. Pacify
D. Indulge
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.

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

Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

Gratify : indulge or satisfy (a desire).

Synonym of Gratify is Indulge

1774. He adopted quite a diffident stand when it was a matter of son’s career.

A. confident
B. bold
C. forward
D. unassuming
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities.

Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Forward : in the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front.

Unassuming : not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Diffident : modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Synonym of Diffident is Unassuming

1775. Synonym of ACERB

A. Unwilling
B. Harsh
C. Dangerous
D. Foreign
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Harsh : unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.

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

Acerb : (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.

Synonym of Acerb is Harsh

1776. ENTIRE

A. Part
B. Quarter
C. Whole
D. Half
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Part : an amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something.

Quarter : each of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

Whole : all of; entire.

Half : either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

Entire : with no part left out; whole.

Synonym of Entire is Whole

1777. FRUGALITY

A. Foolishness
B. Extremity
C. Enthusiasm
D. Economical
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Foolishness : lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity.

Extremity : the furthest point or limit of something.

Enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Economical : (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.

Frugality : the quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.

Synonym of Frugality is Economical

1778. Synonym of AID

A. Supervision
B. Co-operation
C. Assistance
D. Disease
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Supervision : the action of supervising someone or something.

Co-operation : the action or process of working together to the same end.

Assistance : the action of helping someone by sharing work.

Disease : a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.

Aid : help, typically of a practical nature.

Synonym of Aid is Assistance

1779. There is no efficacious remedy to unemployment problem in a country which has no ideological convictions.

A. suitable
B. possible
C. effective
D. proper
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Suitable : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Possible : able to be done or achieved.

Effective : successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Proper : denoting something that is truly what it is said or regarded to be; genuine.

Efficacious : (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Synonym of Efficacious is Effective

1780. Despite his pompous style and gestures, the audience failed to evince any interest in his lecture.

A. display
B. hide
C. develop
D. take
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Display : give a clear demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill).

Hide : put or keep out of sight.

Develop : grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Take : lay hold of (something) with one’s hands; reach for and hold.

Evince : reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

Synonym of Evince is Display

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