English MCQs
RAJAT WRITES A LETTER.
By now the winners will have been felicitated.
Those who man government-run shops also have their palm greased.
Control : the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events.
Operate : (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).
Administer : manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).
Rule : one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.
Man : (of personnel) work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment) or defend (a fortification).
Synonym of Man is Operate
Some people just cannot compromise where truth is concerned.
adjust : adapt or become used to a new situation.
intransigence : refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something.
yield : produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
conciliate : stop (someone) being angry or discontented.
compromise : an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Synonym of compromise is adjust
Synonym of CONFIDENTIAL
Hidden : put or keep out of sight.
Private : belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
Trusted : regarded as reliable or truthful.
Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
Confidential : intended to be kept secret.
Synonym of Confidential is Secret
Synonym of SUBSIDE
Submit : accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.
Oppress : keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.
Subdue : overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).
Surrender : stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
Subside : become less intense, violent, or severe.
Synonym of Subside is Subdue
The tablet alleviated the pain, and the patient was soon feeling much better.
mitigated : make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
moderated : make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.
removed : take (something) away or off from the position occupied.
lightened : make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity.
alleviated : make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Synonym of alleviated is mitigated
Synonym of VOGUE
Fashion : a popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour.
Rejection : the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.
Order : the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
Satisfaction : fulfilment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.
Vogue : the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time.
Synonym of Vogue is Fashion
Courtesy does not cost one anything.
Gentility : social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances.
Civility : formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.
Amiability : the quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner; geniality.
Urbanity : courteousness and refinement of manner.
Courtesy : the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behaviour towards others.
Synonym of Courtesy is Civility