Synonyms MCQs

601. SCINTILLATING

A. Smouldering
B. Glittering
C. Touching
D. Warming
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Smouldering : the process of burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

Glittering : shining with a shimmering or sparkling light.

Touching : arousing feelings of sympathy or gratitude.

Warming : make or become warm.

Scintillating : sparkling or shining brightly.

Synonym of Scintillating is Glittering

602. Synonym of BESIEGED

A. Encircled
B. Skirted
C. Troubled
D. Destroyed
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Encircled : form a circle around; surround.

Skirted : having or wearing a skirt of a specified kind.

Troubled : beset by problems or difficulties.

Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Besieged : (of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender.

Synonym of Besieged is Encircled

603. The defendant was grateful for the judge’s clemency.

A. patience
B. mercy
C. relaxed attitude
D. politeness
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Patience : the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Mercy : compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.

Relaxed : free from tension and anxiety.

Politeness : behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Clemency : mercy; lenience.

Synonym of Clemency is mercy

604. ATTEMPT

A. Serve
B. Explore
C. Try
D. Explain
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Serve : perform duties or services for (another person or an organization).

Explore : travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.

Try : make an attempt or effort to do something.

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

Attempt : make an effort to achieve or complete (something difficult).

Synonym of Attempt is Try

605. Synonym of BELITTLE

A. Diminish
B. Mock
C. Disparage
D. Scoff
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Diminish : make or become less.

Mock : tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Disparage : regard or represent as being of little worth.

Scoff : speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Belittle : dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.

Synonym of Belittle is Disparage

606. ABANDON :

A. Forsake
B. Keep
C. Cherish
D. Enlarge
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Keep : have or retain possession of.

Cherish : protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

Enlarge : make or become larger or more extensive.

Forsake : abandon or leave.

Abandon : cease to support or look after (someone), desert.

Synonym of Abandon is Forsake.

607. Ambition is subdued by poverty.

A. modified
B. challenged
C. sombre
D. diluted
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Modified : make partial or minor changes to (something).

Challenged : used euphemistically to indicate that someone suffers disability in a specified respect.

Sombre : having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

Diluted : (of a liquid) weakened by the addition of water or another solvent.

Subdued : (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.

Synonym of Subdued is Sombre

608. The value of some shares has appreciated considerably after the last budget.

A. changed
B. increased
C. decreased
D. crashed
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Changed : make or become different.

Increased : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Crashed :
(of a vehicle) collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.

Appreciated : rise in value or price.

Synonym of Appreciated is Increased

609. Last fortnight the rains came to the parched soils of India after the merciless drought had already sapped the vitality and livelihoood of millions of peasants.

A. decreased
B. demolished
C. destroyed
D. drained
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Demolished : pull or knock down (a building).

Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Drained : cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty or dry.

Sapped : gradually weaken or destroy (a person’s strength or power).

Synonym of Sapped is Drained

610. Synonym of PRISTINE

A. Traditional
B. Expensive
C. Original
D. Meritorious
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Traditional : existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.

Expensive : costing a lot of money.

Original : present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.

Meritorious : deserving reward or praise.

Pristine : in its original condition; unspoilt.

Synonym of Pristine is Original

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