Synonyms MCQs

831. Synonym of PROMULGATE

A. Proclaim
B. Inform
C. Obstruct
D. Enforce
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Proclaim : announce officially or publicly.

Inform : give (someone) facts or information; tell.

Obstruct : block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

Enforce : compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).

Promulgate : promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

Synonym of Promulgate is Proclaim

832. Synonym of BRASH

A. Invective
B. Rude
C. Abusive
D. Superficial
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Invective : insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered.

Abusive : extremely offensive and insulting.

Superficial : existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Brash : self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

Synonym of Brash is Rude

833. Synonym of APPLAUD

A. Flatter
B. Pray
C. Praise
D. Request
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one’s own interests.

Pray : address a prayer to God or another deity.

Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.

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

Applaud : show approval or praise by clapping.

Synonym of Applaud is Praise

834. Synonym of GAMBIT

A. Expression
B. Trick
C. Explanation
D. Appeal
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Expression : the action of making known one’s thoughts or feelings.

Trick : a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.

Explanation : a statement or account that makes something clear.

Appeal : make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

Gambit : an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.

Synonym of Gambit is Trick

835. There must be lively discussion of Indian authors if we are to foster our national literature.

A. promote
B. cherish
C. nourish
D. nurture
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.

Cherish : protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

Nourish : provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

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

Foster : encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Synonym of Foster is Promote

836. The inspector was a vigilant young man.

A. intelligent
B. ambitious
C. watchful
D. smart
✅ The correct answer is option C.
intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.

ambitious : having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.

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

vigilant : keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Synonym of vigilant is watchful

837. Synonym of TYRANNY

A. Misrule
B. Power
C. Madness
D. Cruelty
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Misrule : the unfair or inefficient conduct of the affairs of a country or state.

Power : the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

Madness : the state of having a serious mental illness.

Cruelty : cruel behaviour or attitudes.

Tyranny : cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Synonym of Tyranny is Cruelty

838. Gandhiji always advocated the cause of indigenous industries.

A. foreign
B. big
C. cottage
D. native
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one’s own.

Big : of considerable size or extent.

Cottage : a small house, typically one in the country.

Native : a local inhabitant.

Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Synonym of Indigenous is Native

839. Synonym of KNAVERY

A. Heroism
B. Cowardice
C. Dishonesty
D. Stupidity
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Heroism : great bravery.

Cowardice : lack of bravery.

Dishonesty : deceitfulness shown in someone’s character or behaviour.

Stupidity : behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement.

Knavery: unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing.

Synonym of Knavery is Dishonesty

840. Synonym of RECIPROCATE

A. Grant
B. Requite
C. Receive
D. Deliver
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Grant : agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Requite : make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or wrongdoing).

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

Deliver : bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address.

Reciprocate : feel (affection or love) for someone in the same way that they feel it for oneself.

Synonym of Reciprocate is Requite

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