SYNONYMS — PRACTICE SET-16 — SOLVED

1. We did not expect such a judicious remark from him.
A) legal      B) shrewd
C) sagacious      D) rational

2. I used to skate quite well but I have lost the knack now.
A) agility      B) skill
C) stamina      D) strength

3. Corruption stalks every sphere of national life.
A) penetrates      B) pollutes
C) poisons      D) pervades

4. He does not know how to husband his resources.
A) rule      B) govern
C) manage      D) watch

5. He was the only reckless worker in the entire staff.
A) daring      B) bold
C) rash      D) courageous

6. The oppressive weather made the work difficult for them.
A) cold      B) disappointing
C) turbulent      D) unbearable

7. The incident was a grim reflection of the bizarre things that go on in the village.
A) picture      B) summary
C) comment      D) portrait

8. The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.
A) displeased      B) annoyed
C) perplexed      D) disgusted

9. The guests were offended by his uncouth manners.
A) dirty      B) wasteful
C) ungracious      D) undesirable

10. She overruled of her son’s demand of a motorbike.
A) disallowed      B) neglected
C) fulfilled      D) ignored

ANSWER KEY 

Solution with explanation

1. Option ‘C’ (sagacious). SAGACIOUS = having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments

2. Option ‘B’ (skill). KNACK = a skill or an ability to do something easily and well; e.g.

She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.

3. Option ‘D’ (pervades). PERVADE = When qualities, characteristics, or smells pervade a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it; e.g.

The film movie is a reflection of the violence that pervades our culture.

5. Option ‘C’ (rash). RECKLESS = doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results; rash; e.g.

He was found guilty of reckless driving.

9. Option ‘C’ (ungracious). UNGRACIOUS = not polite or friendly

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