Vocabulary Basics: Synonym Test-56

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In the following questions, a word is given at the top. From the given answer choices, select an appropriate synonym for this word.

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Question 1

REFERENCE

A	Contempt
B	Evidence
C	Opposite
D	Innuendo

Question 1 Explanation:

Reference refers to a remark that calls attention to something or someone, similarly innuendo means suggestion or allusion. Contempt means disdain. Evidence means confirmation. Opposite means conflicting.

Question 2

ZEAL

A	Initiative
B	Crudeness
C	Pedagogy
D	Laziness

Question 2 Explanation:

Zeal refers to ‘a great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective’, and so does initiative. Crudeness means simplicity. Pedagogy means the principles and methods of instruction. Laziness means idleness.

Question 3

GIST

A	Donation
B	Summary
C	Reputation
D	Accessory

Question 3 Explanation:

Gist refers to ‘the summary or general meaning of a speech or text.’ Donation means endowment. Reputation means status. Accessory means ornament.

Question 4

SOLICITOUS

A	Casual
B	Firm
C	Reverential
D	Worried

Question 4 Explanation:

Solicitous means ‘characterized by or showing interest or concern 'or worried. Casual means informal. Firm means definite. Reverential means respectful.

Question 5

HOMELY