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2071. Synonym of EMACIATED is _____________?
- A. very fat
- B. very thin
- C. very small
- D. very heavy
Explanation: Emaciated means abnormally thin and weak, usually because of illness, hunger, or deprivation. It describes extreme loss of body tissue rather than merely being small.
Correct answer: very thin2072. Synonym of Enigma is _____________?
- A. Question
- B. Puzzle
- C. Answer
- D. Content
Explanation: An enigma is something mysterious or difficult to understand, often presented as a puzzle. Question is broader, whereas puzzle captures the idea of a problem requiring solution.
Correct answer: Puzzle2073. Synonym of Vituperate is _____________?
- A. Abuse
- B. Appreciate
- C. Copy
- D. Encourage
Explanation: To vituperate means to criticize or abuse someone with harsh and insulting language. Appreciate and encourage express approval rather than verbal attack.
Correct answer: Abuse2074. Synonym of BRIEF is _____________?
- A. Small
- B. Short
- C. Little
- D. Limited
Explanation: Brief means lasting for a short time or containing few words, so short is the most precise synonym. Small, little, and limited refer mainly to size, amount, or extent.
Correct answer: Short2075. Synonym of EMBEZZLE is _____________?
- A. Remunerate
- B. Clear
- C. Balance
- D. Misappropriate
Explanation: To embezzle is to fraudulently take money or property entrusted to one's care, which is to misappropriate it. Remunerate means to pay or reward someone and is unrelated.
Correct answer: Misappropriate2076. Synonym of ALERT is _____________?
- A. Intelligent
- B. Energetic
- C. Observant
- D. Watchful
Explanation: Alert means watchful and ready to notice danger or change. Intelligent and energetic can be associated with alertness, but watchful gives the direct meaning.
Correct answer: Watchful2077. Synonym of ARROGANT is _____________?
- A. Conceited
- B. Humble
- C. Progressive
- D. Noble
Explanation: Arrogant means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, so conceited is its closest synonym. Humble is the opposite.
Correct answer: Conceited2078. The word opposite in the meaning to "presume" is:
- A. Disbelieve
- B. Pretend
- C. Figure
- D. Conjecture
Explanation: To "presume" means to assume something to be true without proof, while "disbelieve" means to not believe something. The two words are opposite in meaning, which makes "disbelieve" the correct answer to the given question.
Correct answer: Disbelieve2079. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word EMBRACE:
- A. Disobey
- B. Contradict
- C. Reject
- D. Obscure
Explanation: "Embrace" means to accept willingly, to hug, or to adopt. The opposite of embracing something is to "reject" it, which means to refuse or to deny.
Correct answer: Reject2080. The word opposite in the meaning to tumultuous is:
- A. Fierce
- B. Hectic
- C. Moderate
- D. Raucous
Explanation: "Tumultuous" means loud, chaotic, and disorderly. The opposite of "tumultuous" is something that is calm, peaceful, and controlled, which is best represented by the word "moderate."
Correct answer: Moderate