Synonyms MCQs

981. During his meeting with the owners of the company he had a number of overtures.

A. observations
B. offers
C. agreements
D. promises
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Observations : the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.

Offers : present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired.

Agreements : harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Promises : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

Overtures : an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

Synonym of Overtures is Offers

982. It is compulsory for all the students to join this tour.

A. regular
B. necessary
C. dutiful
D. obligatory
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Regular : arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances.

Necessary : needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

Dutiful : conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty.

Obligatory : required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Compulsory : required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Synonym of Compulsory is Obligatory

983. Synonym of ESCULENT

A. Edible
B. Hungry
C. Thick
D. Lovable
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Edible : fit to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous varieties).

Hungry : feeling or showing the need for food.

Thick : with opposite sides or surfaces that are far or relatively far apart.

Lovable : inspiring or deserving love or affection.

Esculent : fit to be eaten; edible.

Synonym of Esculent is Edible

984. Synonym of TUTELAGE

A. Perfection
B. Dejection
C. Rejection
D. Protection
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Perfection : the state or quality of being perfect.

Dejection : a sad and depressed state; low spirits.

Rejection : the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.

Protection : the action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

Tutelage : protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship.

Synonym of Tutelage is Protection

985. Synonym of CANTANKEROUS

A. Disrespectful
B. Noisy
C. Quarrelsome
D. Rash
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Disrespectful : showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite.

Noisy : making or given to making a lot of noise.

Quarrelsome : given to or characterized by quarrelling.

Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.

Cantankerous : bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Synonym of Cantankerous is Quarrelsome

986. The king’s palace was really a magnificent one.

A. popular
B. splendid
C. decorative
D. illuminated
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Popular : liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.

Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.

Decorative : serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.

Illuminated : light up.

Magnificent : extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.

Synonym of Magnificent is Splendid

987. Instead of being arraigned in public, the child should be quietly interviewed in public.

A. punished
B. openly
C. scolded
D. indict
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.

Openly : without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly.

Scolded : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Indict : formally accuse of or charge with a crime.

Arraigned : call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.

Synonym of Arraigned is Indict

988. Synonym of DOWDY

A. Unstylish
B. Elegant
C. Rakish
D. Corpulent
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Unstylish : not elegant or stylish.

Elegant : graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Rakish : having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

Corpulent : (of a person) fat.

Dowdy : (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and unstylish in appearance (typically used of a woman).

Synonym of Dowdy is Unstylish

989. It is so gratifying to know that there are not many small-pox cases these days.

A. pleasing
B. surprising
C. satisfying
D. happy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Displease : make (someone) feel annoyed or upset.

Surprising : causing surprise; unexpected.

Satisfying : giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this.

Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Gratifying : giving pleasure or satisfaction.

Synonym of Gratifying is Satisfying

990. The Principal’s advice will prove salutary for the students.

A. encouraging
B. remarkable
C. beneficial
D. harmful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive.

Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.

Beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.

Harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.

Salutary : (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

Synonym of Salutary is Beneficial

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