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371. Synonym of "immolate" is _________?
- A. to surround
- B. baptize
- C. vandalize
- D. sacrifice
Explanation: To immolate means to sacrifice, traditionally by burning as an offering. The other options describe unrelated actions.
Correct answer: sacrifice372. Synonym of "abrade" is _________?
- A. to twist
- B. unravel
- C. scold
- D. wear away
Explanation: To abrade means to rub or scrape away a surface gradually, making wear away the best match. Unravel applies to threads or a complicated matter, not specifically surface damage.
Correct answer: wear away373. Synonym of "morose" is _________?
- A. calm
- B. gloomy
- C. misty
- D. damp
- E. diseased
Explanation: Morose describes a person who is sullen, gloomy, or habitually ill-tempered. Calm may describe a quiet mood, but it does not include morose sadness or sullenness.
Correct answer: gloomy374. Synonym of "ubiquitous" is _________?
- A. affluent
- B. resigning
- C. omni-present
- D. omni-potent
- E. omniscient
Explanation: Ubiquitous means present or found everywhere, which is expressed by omnipresent. Omnipotent means all-powerful and omniscient means all-knowing, so both are different.
Correct answer: omni-present375. He was __________ from all charges leveled against him?
- A. liberated
- B. exonerated
- C. apprehended
- D. judged
Explanation: To exonerate someone is to officially clear that person of blame or criminal charges. Liberated means freed generally, but it does not specifically imply being cleared of accusations.
Correct answer: exonerated376. Synonym of "attrition" is _________?
- A. addition
- B. regret
- C. attitude
- D. abrasion
- E. concentration
Explanation: Attrition can mean gradual wearing down or reduction, making abrasion its closest option. In employment, attrition also refers to a gradual reduction in staff, not addition or concentration.
Correct answer: abrasion377. Synonym of "ascribe" is _________?
- A. engrave
- B. attribute
- C. sign
- D. write
Explanation: To ascribe something to a person or cause is to attribute it to that source. Engrave and write concern marking words, while sign is too general.
Correct answer: attribute378. Synonym of "cuisine" is _________?
- A. overall atmosphere
- B. table setting
- C. style of cooking
- D. light luggage
Explanation: Cuisine means a particular style or tradition of cooking, such as Pakistani, Italian, or Chinese cuisine. It refers to food preparation rather than the setting or atmosphere of a meal.
Correct answer: style of cooking379. Synonym of "superfluous" is _________?
- A. flowing
- B. disdainful
- C. ornate
- D. unnecessary
Explanation: Superfluous means more than is needed or useful, so unnecessary is the direct synonym. Ornate means highly decorated, which may be excessive in some contexts but is not the exact meaning.
Correct answer: unnecessary380. Synonym of "malfeasance" is _________?
- A. seasickness
- B. criticism
- C. cure
- D. misconduct
- E. poor performance
Explanation: Malfeasance means wrongdoing, especially by a public official, so misconduct is the closest synonym. The other choices refer to illness, criticism, treatment, or inadequate work rather than deliberate wrongdoing.
Correct answer: misconduct