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211. Synonym of " Boulevard " is _____________?

  • A. Vortex
  • B. Turbulence
  • C. Avenue
  • D. Whirlpool
  • E. Turmoil

Explanation: A boulevard is a broad urban street, often lined with trees or buildings, so avenue is the closest synonym. The other options refer to whirlpools, disorder, or violent movement.

Correct answer: Avenue

212. Synonym of " Manoeuvre " is _________?

  • A. Stultify
  • B. Intrigue
  • C. Stupefy
  • D. Fatigue

Explanation: Manoeuvre can mean a skilful or often devious plan intended to achieve an aim; in that sense, intrigue is the closest option. The other choices mean to weaken, daze, or tire.

Correct answer: Intrigue

213. Synonym of " Calm " is _________?

  • A. Nervous
  • B. Serene
  • C. Agitated
  • D. Faint

Explanation: Calm means peaceful and free from agitation, which is expressed by serene. Nervous and agitated are opposites, while faint refers mainly to weakness or loss of consciousness.

Correct answer: Serene

214. Synonym of " Affinity " is _________?

  • A. Loathe
  • B. Aversion
  • C. Antipathy
  • D. Sympathy
  • E. Blood Relationship

Explanation: Affinity means a natural liking, sympathy, or resemblance between people or things, so sympathy is the closest option. Blood relationship is not a synonym, since affinity traditionally refers to a relationship by marriage rather than by blood.

Correct answer: Sympathy

215. Synonym of " Kowtow " is _________?

  • A. Prostrate
  • B. Debar
  • C. Nullify
  • D. Hoard
  • E. Blush

Explanation: To kowtow means to behave with extreme deference or servility, originally by kneeling or prostrating oneself. Prostrate therefore captures its literal and extended sense better than the other options.

Correct answer: Prostrate

216. Synonym of " Blush " is _____________?

  • A. Negotiate
  • B. Detain
  • C. Redden
  • D. Inter
  • E. Taunt

Explanation: To blush is to become red in the face, usually because of embarrassment or emotion. “Redden” expresses this change of colour.

Correct answer: Redden

217. Synonym of handful is _____________?

  • A. Busy person
  • B. Bad Event
  • C. Body part
  • D. Small number

Explanation: A handful can literally mean the amount held in one hand and, figuratively, a small number or amount. Therefore, “small number” is the closest option.

Correct answer: Small number

218. Synonym of PEEL is _____________?

  • A. Dance
  • B. Surprise
  • C. Pull Off
  • D. Look at

Explanation: To peel something is to remove its outer covering, so “pull off” is the closest option. This meaning differs from simply looking at or surprising someone.

Correct answer: Pull Off

219. Synonym of Slap is _____________?

  • A. Drop of water
  • B. Hit
  • C. Vegetable
  • D. Journey

Explanation: As a verb or noun, “slap” refers to hitting, especially with an open hand. “Hit” is therefore its direct synonym.

Correct answer: Hit

220. Synonym of brutal is _____________?

  • A. Mixed together
  • B. Noisy
  • C. Relating to teeth
  • D. Cruel

Explanation: Brutal describes behaviour that is cruel, violent, or lacking pity. The other choices refer to mixing, noise, or teeth and are unrelated.

Correct answer: Cruel