SYNONYMS — PRACTICE SET-15 — SOLVED

1. Whatever opinion he gives is sane.
A) rational      B) obscure
C) wild      D) arrogant

2. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
A) believable      B) false
C) readable      D) praiseworthy

3. Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.
A) tricky      B) harmful
C) difficult        D) dangerous

4. Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a deafening explosion.
A) dangerous          B) terrifying
C) mild          D) very loud

5. He showed exemplary courage during the crisis.
A) usual      B) durable
C) commendable        D) some

6. When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils restive.
A) at rest      B) idle
C) quiet      D) impatient

7. There is no dearth of talent in this country.
A) scarcity      B) availability
C) plenty        D) absence

8. The servants retired to their quarters.
A) entered      B) went away
C) ran away     D) mobilised

9. The navy gave tactical support to the marines.
A) sensitive      B) strategic
C) immediate         D) expert

10. A genius tends to deviate from the routine way of thinking.
A) dispute      B) disagree
C) distinguish­         D) differ

11. He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza.
A) depressed      B) weakened
C) worried        D) defeated

12. His efforts at helping the poor are laudable.
A) welcome      B) sincere
C) good      D) praiseworthy

13. His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.
A) rebuke      B) sympathy
C) indifference         D) remorse

14. Many of his acquaintances avoid him because he is so garrulous.
A) unreasonable      B) talkative
C) quarrelsome      D) proud

15. He bore the pain with great fortitude.
A) resignation      B) defiance
C) indifference      D) forbearance

ANSWER KEY

Solution with explanation

1. Option ‘A’ (rational). RATIONAL = based on clear thought and reason; e.g.

a) There must be some rational explanation for what happened.
b) He was too upset to be rational.

5. Option ‘C’ (commendable). COMMENDABLE = deserving praise

6. Option ‘D’ (impatient). IMPATIENT = easily annoyed by someone’s mistakes; e.g.

a) He’s a good teacher, but inclined to be a bit impatient with slow learners.
b) You’d be hopeless taking care of children – you’re far too impatient!

7. Option ‘A’ (scarcity). SCARCITY = shortage

9. Option ‘B’ (strategic). STRATEGIC = used to provide military forces with an advantage; e.g.

There are plans to modernize our strategic forces.

13. Option ‘A’ (rebuke). REBUKE = an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

15. Option ‘D’ (forbearance). FORBEARANCE = the quality of being patient and being able to forgive someone or control yourself in a difficult situation; e.g.

He thanked his employees for the forbearance (that) they had shown during the company’s difficult times.

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