English: Word Usage Questions Set 45

Directions (1-10): In each of the following questions one sentence is given with a word in bold, choose the most similar meaning of that word and mark it as your answer.

1. IRRESOLUTE : Praver is very irresolute in nature.
   staunch
   constant
   fickle
   cognizant
   All are Correct
   Option C
   IRRESOLUTE (ADJECTIVE): (अस्थिर): indecisive Synonyms: doubtful, fickle Antonyms: resolute, definite

    

2. PURSUIT : They are involved in a whole range of leisure pursuits.
   venture
   security
   shelter
   surety
   All are Correct
   Option A
   PURSUIT (NOUN): (काम-काज): occupation Synonyms: undertaking, venture Antonyms: pastime, entertainment

    

3. SOVEREIGN : In modern democracies the people’s will is in theory sovereign.
   usual
   monarchial
   customary
   routine
   All are Correct
   Option B
   SOVEREIGN (ADJECTIVE): (प्रभुत्व-सम्पन्न): autonomous Synonyms: self-governed, monarchial Antonyms: subordinate, dependent

    

4. HAIL : Anshul has now learned to hail her father’s memory.
   shun
   avoid
   salute
   cache
   All are Correct
   Option C
   HAIL (VERB): (अभिवादन करना): honour Synonyms: welcome, salute Antonyms: dishonor, disparage

    

5. QUANDARY : Anshul has been trapped in quandary.
   benefit
   tumult
   opportunity
   predicament
   All are Correct
   Option D
   QUANDARY (NOUN): (नाज़ुक हालत): difficult situation Synonyms: predicament, uncertainty Antonyms: good fortune, certainty

    

6. ENDEAR : Divyajyoti tried to endear everyone.
   captivate
   disgust
   disillusion
   aggravate
   All are Correct
   Option A
   ENDEAR (VERB): (लुभाना): attract attention Synonyms: captivate, bind Antonyms: disconnect, disenchant

    

7. BRUTISHLY : Param brutishly killed his daughter.
   fiercely
   aloofly
   civilly
   compliantly
   All are Correct
   Option A
   BRUTISHLY (ADVERB): (बेरहमी से): ferociously Synonyms: fiercely, savagely Antonyms: kindly, gently

    

8. HOCUS-POCUS : The hocus-pocus was just for the show.
   flabbergast
   charm
   repel
   bore
   All are Correct
   Option B
   HOCUS-POCUS (NOUN): (आकर्षण): spell Synonyms: charm, magic Antonyms: reality, actuality

    

9. BICKER : Anahita likes to bicker with me.
   concur
   approval
   quibble
   accept
   All are Correct
   Option C
   BICKER (VERB): (झगड़ना): argue Synonyms: barter, quibble Antonyms: agree, comply

    

10. TARRY : Nia could tarry a bit and not get home until four.
    strength
    forego
    excel
    trail
    All are Correct
    Option D
    TARRY (VERB): (देर करना): delay Synonyms: boondoggle, trail Antonyms: hurry, hasten