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431. Synonym of "bolster" is _________?
- A. to brag
- B. rest on
- C. support
- D. straddle
Explanation: To bolster means to support, strengthen, or reinforce an argument or person. The noun bolster can also mean a supporting cushion, which helps anchor this meaning.
Correct answer: support432. Synonym of "domestic" is _________?
- A. exclusive
- B. native
- C. inactive
- D. exotic
Explanation: Domestic can mean belonging to one's own country or native to it, especially in contrast with foreign or exotic. It can also mean relating to the home, but “native” is the best available option here.
Correct answer: native433. Synonym of "unequivocal" is _________?
- A. fearless
- B. unmistakable
- C. incomparable
- D. variable
Explanation: Unequivocal means clear, definite, and open to only one interpretation, so unmistakable is its closest synonym. Fearless refers to courage, not clarity.
Correct answer: unmistakable434. Synonym of "mere" is _________?
- A. humble
- B. incomplete
- C. only
- D. inferior
Explanation: Mere means nothing more than or only, as in ‘a mere child.’ Inferior means lower in quality or rank, which is a different meaning.
Correct answer: only435. Synonym of "abide" is _________?
- A. loaf
- B. approve
- C. endure
- D. suspend
Explanation: Abide can mean tolerate or endure, as in ‘I cannot abide dishonesty.’ In the phrase ‘abide by,’ it means comply with, but endure is the best option here.
Correct answer: endure436. Synonym of "advert" is _________?
- A. turn against
- B. chance
- C. circumvent
- D. refer
Explanation: Advert, when used as a verb, means to refer to or draw attention to something. It is unrelated to circumvent, which means avoid or go around.
Correct answer: refer437. Synonym of "imply" is _________?
- A. weave
- B. express indirectly
- C. set in motion
- D. explain
Explanation: To imply is to communicate an idea indirectly rather than state it openly. Explain usually means to make something clear directly, so it is not the best synonym.
Correct answer: express indirectly438. Synonym of "stigma" is _________?
- A. summary
- B. disgrace
- C. obstruction
- D. honour
Explanation: A stigma is a mark of shame or disgrace attached to a person or action. Honour is its opposite, not its synonym.
Correct answer: disgrace439. Synonym of "temper" is _________?
- A. trial
- B. mood
- C. synchronization
- D. extremity
Explanation: Temper can mean a person’s mood or emotional state, as in ‘a bad temper.’ Trial and extremity are separate meanings associated with testing or limits, not with mood.
Correct answer: mood440. Synonym of "inexpedient" is _________?
- A. shrewd
- B. trivial
- C. ambiguous
- D. unadvisable
Explanation: Inexpedient describes something unwise or unsuitable in the circumstances, so unadvisable is the direct synonym. Shrewd means clever and practical, nearly the opposite.
Correct answer: unadvisable