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SYNONYMS SOLVED PRACTICE SET 5

SYNONYMS — PRACTICE SET-5 — SOLVED

1. Perspicuous
A) Relevant B) Precise
C) Brief D) Clear

2. Imitate
A) Differ B) Copy
C) Think D) Allude

3. Laudable
A) Sincere B) Praiseworthy
C) Benevolent D) Welcome

4. Genius
A) Generous B) A foreigner
C) Intellect D) Athlete

5. Obscure
A) Unknown B) Neglectful
C) Occasional D) Old

6. Laid-back
A) Lie in wait B) Sorry state
C) Lame D) Easy-going

7. Loquacious
A) Talkative B) Slow
C) Content D) Unclear

8. Creditable
A) Disrespect B) Praiseworthy
C) Insolvent D) Poor

9. Concealed
A) Uncovered B) Seen
C) Sealed D) Hidden

10. Solecism
A) Solicit B) Praise
C) Argument D) Abuse

ANSWER KEY 

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. D

Solution with explanation

2. Option ‘B’ (copy). COPY = to produce something so that it is the same as an original piece of work; e.g.

She tried to copy the actress’s clothes.

4. Option ‘C’ (Intellect). INTELLECT = the ability to understand and to think in an intelligent  way; e.g.

Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.

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