Synonyms MCQs

531. Synonym of MAIM

A. Disfigure
B. Slit
C. Severe
D. Slash
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Disfigure : spoil the appearance of.

Slit : a long, narrow cut or opening.

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

Slash : cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword.

Maim : wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Synonym of Maim is Disfigure

532. Synonym of JOVIAL

A. Merry
B. Funny
C. Smart
D. Triumphant
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Merry : cheerful and lively.

Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Smart : (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.

Triumphant : having won a battle or contest; victorious.

Jovial : cheerful and friendly.

Synonym of Jovial is Merry

533. Synonym of REITERATE

A. Reassess
B. Rewrite
C. Repeat
D. Stutter
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Reassess : consider or assess again, in the light of new or different factors.

Rewrite : write (something) again so as to alter or improve it.

Repeat : say again something one has already said.

Stutter : talk with continued involuntary repetition of sounds, especially initial consonants.

Reiterate : say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Synonym of Reiterate is Repeat

534. COMPASSION :

A. Kindness
B. Similarity
C. Contrast
D. Cruelty
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Similarity : the state or fact of being similar.

Contrast :abnormality, oddity, dissimilarity, disproportion, irregularity.

Cruelty :cruel behaviour or attitudes.

Kindness :the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Compassion :sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Synonym of Compassion is Kindness.

535. Synonym of ABRADE

A. Scold
B. Attach
C. Wear
D. Twist
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Attach : join or fasten (something) to something else.

Wear : damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use.

Twist : form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape.

Abrade : scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.

Synonym of Abrade is Wear

536. Synonym of PREROGATIVE

A. Privilege
B. Request
C. Desire
D. Command
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Request : an act of asking politely or formally for something.

Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Command : give an authoritative or peremptory order.

Prerogative : a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Synonym of Prerogative is Privilege

537. During his stay in Canada, he had quite a few frustrating experiences.

A. disappointing
B. enthusiasm
C. humiliating
D. repulsive
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Disappointing : failing to fulfil someone’s hopes or expectations.

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

Humiliating : making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.

Repulsive : arousing intense distaste or disgust.

Frustrating : causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something.

Synonym of Frustrating is Disappointing

538. I realised they wanted to be alone together, so I felt very awkward.

A. cumbersome
B. unwieldy
C. embarrassed
D. clumsy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.

Unwieldy : (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Embarrassed : feeling or showing embarrassment.

Clumsy : difficult to handle or use; unwieldy.

Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed

539. He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.

A. audacity
B. sincerity
C. confidence
D. strength
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Audacity : a willingness to take bold risks.

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

Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.

Temerity : excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Synonym of Temerity is Audacity

540. Synonym of JEREMIAD

A. Friction
B. Incident
C. Trouble
D. Accident
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Friction : the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Incident : an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

Trouble : difficulty or problems.

Accident : an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

Jeremiad : a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

Synonym of Jeremiad is Trouble

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