Synonyms Words Meaning Exercise Number

Exercise-21

Direction: – Against each key word are given some suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

1.Tour de force

(A) long journey (B) feat of skill

(C) spectacle (D) show of force

2. Iargesse

(A) extravagant (B) bribe

(C) liberal (D) great size

3. Melange

(A) mixture of medley (B) household

(C) optical illusion (D) desert

4. Debonair

(A) superficial (B) pleasant and gracious

(C) in high style (D) flighty

5. Pensive

(A) habitually tardy (B) confident

(C) given to quiet reflection (D) affectionate

6. Coup

(A) small enclosure (b) sudden overthrow of a government

(C) accident (D) clever reply

7. Baton

(A) cargo (B) cane

(C) stick used in conducting an orchestra

8. Composure

(A) assumed attitude (B) liberty

(C) restlessness (D) tranquility

9. Implicate

(A) to insult (B) doubt

(C) involve (D) make clear

10. Concert

(A) agreement (B) beauty

(C) power (D) musical performance

11. Mitigate

(A) to heal (B)Soften

(C) pardon (D) send on a mission

12. Buoyant

(A) child-like (B) brisk

(C) sturdy (D) light-hearted

13. Unalloyed

(A) not connected (B) calm

(C) inferior (D) absolutely pure and complete

14. Flagging

(A) becoming afraid (B) hesitation

(C) growing weak (D) limping

15. Rectify

(A) to command (B) destroy

(C) correct (D) to build

Answers:-

1.B 2.C

3.A 4.B

5.C 6.b

7.C 8.D

9.C 10.A

11.A 12.D

13.D 14.C

15.C

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