SYNONYMS — PRACTICE SET-12 — SOLVED

1. Apposite
A) Kind      B) Favourable
C) Eloquent      D) Appropriate

2. Ineffable
A) Unintelligible      B) Illegible
C) Inexplicable      D) Inexpressible

3. Espionage
A) Hypnotism      B) Spying
C) Perception      D) Détente

4. Apathy
A) Negligence      B) Indifference
C) Sympathy      D) Silence

5. Irresolute
A) Undecided      B) Angry
C) Ignorant      D) Firm

6. Acquaint
A) Arouse      B) Introduce
C) Appoint      D) Acquire

7. Advance
A) Reduce      B) Halt
C) Progress      D) Extend

8. Diligent
A) Intelligent      B) Energetic
C) Modest      D) Industrious

9. Provisional
A) Casual      B) Lucky
C) Visible      D) Temporary

10. Forego
A) Renounce      B) Disown
C) Leave      D) Accumulate

ANSWER KEY 

Solution with explanation

3. Option ‘B’ (spying). SPY = a person who secretly collects and reports information about the  activities of another country or organization (जासूस)

4. Option ‘B’ (indifference). INDIFFERENCE = lack of interest in someone or something

8. Option ‘D’ (Industrious). INDUSTRIOUS = hard-working

10. Option ‘A’ (Renounce). RENOUNCE = to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something; e.g.

a) Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house.
b) Gandhi renounced the use of violence.

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