Synonyms MCQs

791. Synonym of PLACATE

A. Pity
B. Embroil
C. Appease
D. Amuse
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Pity : the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others.

Embroil : involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.

Appease : pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

Amuse : cause (someone) to find something funny.

Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Synonym of Placate is Appease

792. There was nothing casual about my father’s interests.

A. ordinary
B. incidental
C. funny
D. accidental
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Ordinary : with no special or distinctive features; normal.

Incidental : happening as a minor accompaniment to something else.

Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Accidental : happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly.

Casual : happening by chance; accidental.

Synonym of Casual is Accidental

793. A feeling of brotherhood should be nurtured in the masses.

A. brought
B. raised
C. admired
D. encouraged
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Brought : take or go with (someone or something) to a place.

Raised : bring up (a child).

Admired : regard with respect or warm approval.

Encouraged : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Nurtured : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.

Synonym of Nurtured is Raised

794. Synonym of CAVORT

A. Suppress
B. Jump
C. Annoy
D. Entertain
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Suppress : forcibly put an end to.

Jump : push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one’s legs and feet.

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

Entertain : provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.

Cavort : jump or dance around excitedly.

Synonym of Cavort is Jump

795. His unscrupulous act would only tantamount to ravage and destruction.

A. cause
B. result
C. equal
D. repetitious
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

Result : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

Equal : being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

Repetitious : another term for repetitive.

Tantamount : equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Synonym of Tantamount is Equal

796. To the mother’s surprise, the soup had gone completely mouldy.

A. finished
B. cold
C. stale
D. sour
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Finished : (of a task or activity) brought to an end; completed.

Cold : of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.

Stale : (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.

Sour : having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar.

Mouldy : covered with a fungal growth which causes decay, due to age or damp conditions.

Synonym of Mouldy is Stale

797. GRATIFY

A. Appreciate
B. Frank
C. Indulge
D. Pacify
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.

Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

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

Gratify : indulge or satisfy (a desire).

Synonym of Gratify is Indulge

798. Synonym of HANKER

A. Denounce
B. Debar
C. Renounce
D. Desire
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Denounce : publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Debar : exclude or prohibit (someone) officially from doing something.

Renounce : formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

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

Hanker : feel a strong desire for or to do something.

Synonym of Hanker is Desire

799. Synonym of FORAY

A. Indulgence
B. Raid
C. Repentance
D. Pilgrimage
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Indulgence : the action or fact of indulging.

Raid : a rapid surprise attack on an enemy by troops, aircraft, or other armed forces.

Repentance : the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.

Pilgrimage : a pilgrim’s journey.

Foray : a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.

Synonym of Foray is Raid

800. Synonym of IRONIC

A. Good-natured
B. Inflexible
C. Sarcastic
D. Bitter
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Good-natured : kind, friendly, and patient.

Inflexible : unwilling to change or compromise.

Sarcastic : marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Ironic : using or characterized by irony.

Synonym of Ironic is Sarcastic

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