Synonyms MCQs

931. The child merits serious attention at this age.

A. demands
B. deserves
C. suits
D. invites
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Demands : an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.

Deserves : do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate).

Suits : a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.

Invites : make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do something.

Merits : the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

Synonym of Merits is Deserves

932. Only my neighbour succoured me during my illness.

A. nourished
B. treated
C. aided
D. attended
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Nourished : provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Treated : behave towards or deal with in a certain way.

Aided : help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.

Attended : be present at (an event, meeting, or function).

Succoured : give assistance or aid to.

Synonym of Succoured is Aided

933. Lack of occupation is not necessarily revealed by manifest idleness.

A. acquired
B. deflected
C. obvious
D. infected
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Acquired : buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

Deflected : cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.

Obvious : easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

Infected : (of a person, organism, etc.) affected with a disease-causing organism.

Manifest : clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

Synonym of Manifest is Obvious

934. Most of the staff is restive under the new manager’s rule.

A. relaxed
B. friendly
C. uneasy
D. obstinate
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Relaxed : free from tension and anxiety.

Friendly : kind and pleasant.

Uneasy : causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.

Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Restive : (of a horse) stubbornly standing still or moving backwards or sideways; refusing to advance.

Synonym of Restive is Obstinate

935. Synonym of UMBRAGE

A. Debate
B. Battle
C. Offence
D. Quarrel
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Debate : a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.

Battle : a sustained fight between large organized armed forces.

Offence : a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act.

Quarrel : a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term.

Umbrage : offence or annoyance.

Synonym of Umbrage is Offence

936. People who hold very unorthodox views, are sometimes ostracized.

A. hated
B. shut out from society
C. criticised
D. applauded
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Hated : feel intense dislike for.

Exclude : deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Criticised : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Applauded : show approval or praise by clapping.

Ostracized : exclude from a society or group.

Synonym of Ostracized is Exclude

937. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries is rather callous to say the least.

A. passive
B. unkind
C. cursed
D. unfeeling
✅ The correct answer is option D.
passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

unkind : inconsiderate and harsh to others.

cursed : used to express annoyance or irritation.

unfeeling : unsympathetic, harsh, or callous.

callous : showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Synonym of callous is unfeeling

938. Synonym of STUBBORN

A. Easy
B. Obstinate
C. Willing
D. Pliable
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Easy : achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Willing : ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Pliable : easily bent; flexible.

Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Synonym of Stubborn is Obstinate

939. Synonym of RETRIEVE

A. Repeat
B. Repose
C. Retort
D. Recover
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Repeat : say again something one has already said.

Repose : a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity.

Retort : say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner.

Recover : find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost).

Retrieve : get or bring (something) back from somewhere.

Synonym of Retrieve is Recover

940. Synonym of PREDILECTION

A. Repulsion
B. Hastiness
C. Preference
D. Hesitation
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Repulsion : a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.

Hastiness : moving or acting with haste.

Preference : a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.

Hesitation : the action of pausing before saying or doing something.

Predilection : a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.

Synonym of Predilection is Preference

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