SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS (GENERAL ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

41. In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Garrulous

Correct Answer: (a) Talkative
Solution:The word Garrulous (Adjective) means: talkative; talking a lot.

42. Tinsel

Correct Answer: (b) Decoration
Solution:The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means: strips of shiny material like metal used as decorations.

43. Labyrinth

Correct Answer: (a) Meandering
Solution:Labyrinth (Noun) means: a place that has many confusing path’s or passage. The correct synonym is meandering that means to have a lot of curves on a path.

44. Barbaric

Correct Answer: (b) Uncivilized
Solution:Barbaric means uncivilized

45. Hurdle

Correct Answer: (d) Obstacle
Solution:Hurdle means obstacle

46. Deter

Correct Answer: (a) To hinder
Solution:Deter means to hinder

47. Devout

Correct Answer: (d) Pious
Solution:Devout means deeply religious or pious

48. Predilection

Correct Answer: (d) Preference
Solution:Predilection means a predisposition in favour of something; a strong liking; preference.

49. Effigy

Correct Answer: (a) Dummy
Solution:Effigy means a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); hence, dummy.

50. Annihilate

Correct Answer: (b) Destroy
Solution:Annihilate means to destroy utterly.