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171. Synonym of Diffident is__________?
- A. Upsetting
- B. Shy
- C. Responsible
- D. Polite
Explanation: Diffident means shy, lacking confidence, or hesitant in social situations. Polite may accompany diffidence but does not have the same meaning.
Correct answer: Shy172. Synonym of rebate is ____________ ?
- A. Gift
- B. Charity
- C. Commission
- D. Discount
Explanation: A rebate is a reduction or partial refund of the amount paid, so discount is the closest option. A commission is a fee or percentage paid for a service or sale.
Correct answer: Discount173. Synonym of Decimate is _________?
- A. Destroy
- B. Promote
- C. Disfigure
- D. Dissipate
Explanation: Decimate traditionally means to kill one in every ten, but modern usage commonly means to destroy or drastically reduce a large portion. “Destroy” is therefore the closest available option.
Correct answer: Destroy174. Synonym of Mull is __________ ?
- A. Help
- B. Discourage
- C. Think
- D. Provoke
Explanation: To mull something over is to think about it carefully and at length. The other options suggest influencing or discouraging someone rather than deliberate reflection.
Correct answer: Think175. Synonym of INFRINGE is__________?
- A. Breach
- B. Escape
- C. Hard
- D. Bound
Explanation: To infringe means to violate, breach, or encroach upon a law, right, or agreement. “Escape” and “bound” are unrelated meanings.
Correct answer: Breach176. Synonymous of 'Flank' is ____________?
- A. Side of a person right or left
- B. In an open, honest, and direct manner
- C. Hidden
- D. Far away
Explanation: As a noun, flank means the side of a person or animal, especially the area between the ribs and hip. The other options describe manner, concealment, or distance.
Correct answer: Side of a person right or left177. Synonym of 'Rowdy' is_________?
- A. Restrained
- B. Noisy and disorderly
- C. Crowd
- D. Push out
Explanation: Rowdy describes people who are noisy, rough, and disorderly. Restrained is nearly the opposite, while crowd is a noun rather than a synonym.
Correct answer: Noisy and disorderly178. Synonym of 'Shove'_________?
- A. A strong push
- B. Avoid
- C. Come out
- D. Fast
Explanation: To shove means to push someone or something roughly or forcefully, and a strong push gives that meaning as a noun. Avoid and come out describe different actions.
Correct answer: A strong push179. Synonym of BEMOAN is ___________ ?
- A. Denounce
- B. Lament
- C. Soothe
- D. Loathe
Explanation: To bemoan something is to lament or express sorrow about it. Denounce means to condemn publicly, which is different from mourning or complaining about a loss.
Correct answer: Lament180. Synonym of WRATH is _____________ ?
- A. Violence
- B. Anger
- C. Hatred
- D. Jealousy
Explanation: Wrath means intense anger or rage. Violence may result from wrath, but it is not its direct meaning.
Correct answer: Anger