Synonyms (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 50

41. Directions (Q. Nos 41-49) In the following questions, a word is given followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the given word and mark your response in answer sheet. [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

AMBIGUOUS

Correct Answer: (c) Vague
Solution:

‘Ambiguous’ and ‘Vague’ are the synonyms to each other which means ‘not clear’ or decided.

42. ELUCIDATE [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Clarify
Solution:

‘Elucidate’ and ‘Clarify’ are the synonyms to each other which means make something clear or explain.

43. MONOTONOUS [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Dreary
Solution:

‘Monotonous’ and ‘Dreary’ have the same meaning which means uninteresting repetitious or boring.

44. KINDLE [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Excite
Solution:

‘Kindle’ and ‘Excite’ have the same meaning which means arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

45. PALATIAL [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Magnificent
Solution:

‘Palatial’ and ‘Magnificent’ have the same meaning which means resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid.

46. TACTFUL [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Diplomatic
Solution:

‘Tactful’ and ‘Diplomatic’ are synonyms have the same meaning which means having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

47. VORACIOUS [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Insatiable
Solution:

‘Voracious’ and ‘Insatiable’ are synonyms and have the same meaning with means exceedingly fond of eating or avid.

48. STRICTURE [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Censure
Solution:

‘Stricture’ and ‘Censure’ are synonyms have the same meaning which means a sternly critical or censorious remark or instruction.

49. OBEISANCE [Morning Shift-2018 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Homage
Solution:

‘Obeisance’ and ‘Homage’ are synonyms as they have same meaning i.e. ‘to express deep respect’.

50. Each item in the following questions consist of a sentence with an underlined word. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on your answer sheet accordingly. [Evening Shift-2015 (II)]

All these items have been marked down.

Correct Answer: (c) Reduced in price
Solution:

Here, ‘Marked down’ means ‘reduce in price’. Hence, option (c) is the correct meaning of the underlined word.