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1991. Synonym of "emolument" is _________?
- A. anything that softens
- B. praise
- C. profit
- D. expression of approval
Explanation: An emolument is a payment, salary, or other financial benefit received for employment or service; profit is the closest option provided. The other choices refer to softening or approval rather than financial compensation.
Correct answer: profit1992. Synonym of "obligatory" is _________?
- A. agreeable
- B. required
- C. useful
- D. stubborn
Explanation: Obligatory means required by rule, duty, or circumstance, so required is its direct synonym. Agreeable and useful may describe something desirable but do not make it compulsory.
Correct answer: required1993. Synonym of "homage" is _________?
- A. patriotic sentiment
- B. show of respect
- C. moralizing speech
- D. disbelief
Explanation: Homage is a public expression of honour or admiration, so a show of respect is the closest synonym. Patriotic sentiment is a feeling of national loyalty, not necessarily an expression of honour.
Correct answer: show of respect1994. Synonym of "sporadic" is _________?
- A. irregular
- B. instinctive
- C. accidental
- D. not genuine
Explanation: Sporadic describes something occurring at irregular or scattered intervals rather than continuously. Accidental means unintentional, which is related to cause rather than frequency.
Correct answer: irregular1995. Synonym of "forthwith" is _________?
- A. by chance
- B. straightforward
- C. with excess vigour
- D. immediately
Explanation: Forthwith is a formal adverb meaning immediately or without delay. The other choices describe manner or circumstance, not time.
Correct answer: immediately1996. Synonym of "astute" is _________?
- A. untruthful
- B. diligent
- C. greedy
- D. shrewd
Explanation: Astute means clever and perceptive, especially in practical matters, making shrewd the matching synonym. Diligent means hardworking, not necessarily clever.
Correct answer: shrewd1997. Synonym of "centrifugal" is _________?
- A. the exact center
- B. rapid
- C. moving away from the centre
- D. consolidated
Explanation: Centrifugal describes movement away from the centre, especially under a force. Centripetal is the contrasting term for movement towards the centre.
Correct answer: moving away from the centre1998. Synonym of "foretaste" is _________?
- A. bitterness
- B. anticipation
- C. strength
- D. sweetness
Explanation: A foretaste is a preliminary experience or indication of what is to come, so anticipation is the closest option. Bitterness and sweetness are tastes, not the general figurative meaning.
Correct answer: anticipation1999. Synonym of "facade" is ________?
- A. embankment
- B. cosmetic
- C. building front
- D. long arcade
Explanation: A façade is the front or face of a building, especially the principal exterior face. Cosmetic can mean superficial, but it is not the direct definition here.
Correct answer: building front2000. Synonym of "savanna" is _________?
- A. grassland
- B. harbour
- C. garment
- D. mat
Explanation: A savanna is a tropical or subtropical grassland, often with scattered trees. Harbour, garment, and mat belong to unrelated categories.
Correct answer: grassland