Synonyms MCQs

691. A civilised roman banquet was a thing of great richness, style and decorum.

A. palace
B. feast
C. ornament
D. table
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Palace : a large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler, pope, archbishop, etc.

Feast : a large meal, typically a celebratory one.

Ornament : a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine.

Table : a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at.

Banquet : an elaborate meal with several courses; a feast.

Synonym of Banquet is Feast

692. Synonym of COMPETENCE

A. Efficiency
B. Competition
C. Ability
D. Compensation
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Efficiency : the state or quality of being efficient.

Competition : the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

Ability : possession of the means or skill to do something.

Compensation : something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.

Competence : the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Synonym of Competence is Ability

693. Synonym of INTERIM

A. Temporary
B. Internal
C. Interval
D. Timely
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Temporary : lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Internal : of or situated on the inside.

Interval : an intervening time.

Timely : done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune.

Interim : in or for the intervening period; provisional.

Synonym of Interim is Temporary

694. Synonym of GLITZY

A. Glamorous
B. Boring
C. Interesting
D. Serious
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Glamorous : having glamour.

Boring : not interesting; tedious.

Interesting : arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.

Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application.

Glitzy : attractive in a showy and often superficial way.

Synonym of Glitzy is Glamorous

695. ADMONISH

A. Punish
B. Curse
C. Dismiss
D. Reprimand
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Punish : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.

Curse : a solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment on someone or something.

Dismiss : order or allow to leave; send away.

Reprimand : a formal expression of disapproval.

Admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Synonym of Admonish is Reprimand

696. Synonym of ELICIT

A. Induce
B. Extract
C. Divulge
D. Instil
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Induce : succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.

Extract : obtain (something such as money or information) from someone unwilling to give it.

Divulge : make known (private or sensitive information).

Instil : gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person’s mind.

Elicit : evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

Synonym of Elicit is Extract

697. The District Collector made it clear that the Government cannot sustain for long the support for such schemes.

A. pay
B. succeed
C. manage
D. continue
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Pay : give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.

Succeed : achieve the desired aim or result.

Manage : be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run.

Continue : persist in an activity or process.

Sustain : cause to continue for an extended period or without interruption.

Synonym of Sustain is Continue

698. Synonym of BUCOLIC

A. Helpless
B. Intoxicated
C. Shameless
D. Rustic
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Helpless : unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

Intoxicated : (of alcoholic drink or a drug) cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or behaviour.

Shameless : (of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen.

Rustic : relating to the countryside; rural.

Bucolic : relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Synonym of Bucolic is Rustic

699. Synonym of DOLEFUL

A. Colourful
B. Jovial
C. Bright
D. Mournful
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Colourful : having much or varied colour; bright.

Jovial : cheerful and friendly.

Bright : giving out or reflecting much light; shining.

Mournful : feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief.

Doleful : expressing sorrow; mournful.

Synonym of Doleful is Mournful

700. Synonym of ASSIMILATE

A. Absorb
B. Arrange
C. Receive
D. Assemble
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Absorb : take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

Arrange : put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order.

Receive : be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Assemble : (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.

Assimilate : absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture.

Synonym of Assimilate is Absorb

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