Question 1

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “corpulent”): Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given word.  Target word: CORPULENT  Instruction: Select the closest synonym in standard English usage.

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Given data Word: ‘‘corpulent’’. Options: Lean, Gaunt, Emaciated, Obese. Meaning ‘‘Corpulent’’ means very fat; having a large, bulky body. Elimination Obese — synonym of corpulent; correct. ✅Lean / Gaunt / Emaciated — all mean thin; antonyms. ❌ Usage ‘‘The corpulent gentleman struggled up the stairs.’’ → ‘‘obese’’ fits. Final Answer Obese

Question 2

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “brief”): Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given word.  Target word: BRIEF  Instruction: Select the closest synonym considering common exam usage (concise/short in expression).

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Given data Word: ‘‘brief’’ (as used in verbal ability tests). Meaning In exam contexts, ‘‘brief’’ most often means ‘‘short and to the point; concise.’’ Option analysis Concise — expresses much in few words; best synonym. ✅Ephemeral — short-lived in time (duration), not about expression. ❌Verbose — wordy; antonym. ❌Elaborate — detailed/complex; near antonym for brevity of expression. ❌ Usage ‘‘Give a brief (concise) summary of the chapter.’’ Final Answer Concise

Question 3

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “embezzle”): Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given word.  Target verb: EMBEZZLE  Instruction: Select the closest synonym used for dishonest conversion of entrusted funds.

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Given data Verb: ‘‘embezzle’’ — theft or fraudulent conversion of property entrusted to one’s care (esp. funds). Meaning ‘‘Embezzle’’ ≈ to misappropriate money/property placed in one’s trust. Elimination Misappropriate — best synonym in legal/financial context. ✅Consecrate — make sacred; unrelated. ❌Remunerate — pay/compensate; unrelated. ❌Expropriate — take property (often by the state) for public use; not necessarily fraudulent. ❌ Usage ‘‘The treasurer was charged with embezzling (misappropriating) club funds.’’ Final Answer Misappropriate

Question 4

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: VENT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Given data Word: VENT (as a verb in exam usage). Task: Pick the closest synonym. Meaning Vent (verb) = to release or express strong feelings, especially anger or frustration (e.g., “vent one's anger”). Option analysis Express — states/release feelings; best synonym in context.Close/Seal — antonymic to “provide an outlet”.Store — to keep/retain, opposite of releasing. Common pitfalls Confusing the noun sense of vent (“an opening”) with unrelated verbs. Final Answer Express

Question 5

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: AUGUST Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Given data Word: AUGUST (adjective, not the month). Meaning August (adj.) = inspiring reverence; majestic, venerable, dignified. Option analysis Majestic — precise synonym.Ordinary/Recent — unrelated.Eighth month — noun sense “August,” not the adjective. Final Answer Majestic

Question 6

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: CANNY Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Canny = shrewd, astute, careful and prudent (especially in money or business). Option analysis Shrewd — closest synonym.Naive — opposite tendency (unsophisticated).Lavish — generous/extravagant; not about prudence.Impulsive — acting without forethought; contrasts with prudent. Final Answer Shrewd

Question 7

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: ALERT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Alert = watchful, quick to notice danger or problems; vigilant. Option analysis Vigilant — exact synonym.Sleepy/Careless/Inert — antonymic or unrelated. Final Answer Vigilant

Question 8

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: WARRIOR Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Warrior = a brave or experienced fighter/soldier. Option analysis Fighter — direct synonym.Pacifist — one who opposes war; antonymic role.Monk/Spectator — not combatants. Final Answer Fighter

Question 9

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: DISTANT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Distant = far away in space/time; remote. (Can also mean aloof in manner.) Option analysis Remote — closest synonym for physical/figurative distance.Adjacent/Near — opposites (close by).Friendly — social warmth; not about distance. Final Answer Remote

Question 10

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: ADVERSITY Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Adversity = difficulties; misfortune; hardship. Option analysis Hardship — direct synonym.Prosperity/Advantage/Luxury — antonymic ideas of ease/benefit. Final Answer Hardship

Question 11

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: FAKE Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Fake (adj./n.) = not genuine; forged; counterfeit. Option analysis Counterfeit — closest synonym.Genuine/Sincere — antonyms (real/true).Authenticate — verb meaning “prove genuine,” not a synonym. Final Answer Counterfeit

Question 12

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: INDICT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Indict = to formally accuse or charge with a crime (especially by a grand jury). Option analysis Charge — direct synonym in legal context.Acquit — to clear of a charge; antonym.Praise/Release — unrelated to formal accusation. Final Answer Charge

Question 13

Synonyms (vocabulary): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word  Target word: STRINGENT Select the most appropriate synonym from the options provided.

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Meaning Stringent = very strict, exacting, severe (e.g., stringent rules); rigorous. Option analysis Rigorous — closest synonym.Lax/Flexible/Optional — contrast with strictness; not synonymous. Final Answer Rigorous

Question 14

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “lament”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: LAMENT  Instruction: Select the closest standard-English synonym that conveys “to express deep sorrow or grief.”

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Given data Word to interpret: lament. Task: Pick the closest synonym. Meaning and usage To lament is to express grief, sorrow, or mourning, often aloud; it can be a verb or a noun.Typical collocations: lament a loss, lament over tragedy, lament the passing of a leader. Option analysis Mourn — direct synonym, to show or feel deep sorrow. ✅Rejoice — antonym; to feel joy. ❌Celebrate — antonym in tone; to mark with festivity. ❌Complain — to express dissatisfaction; weaker and different in sense. ❌ Example The community lamented the loss of its historic library → The community mourned the loss. Common pitfalls Confusing lament with complain; lament is deeper grief, not mere dissatisfaction. Final Answer Mourn

Question 15

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “hesitated”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: HESITATED  Instruction: Select the closest synonym capturing a pause through uncertainty or indecision.

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Given data Target form: hesitated (past tense). Meaning and usage Hesitate means to pause or delay action due to uncertainty, doubt, or reluctance. Option analysis Wavered — to be indecisive or pause between choices; best synonym. ✅Advanced — moved forward; opposite direction of pausing. ❌Decided — indicates determination rather than doubt. ❌Hurried — moved quickly; not a pause. ❌ Example She hesitated before speaking → She wavered before speaking. Final Answer Wavered

Question 16

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “rescue”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: RESCUE  Instruction: Select the closest synonym that denotes saving someone from danger or harm.

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Given data Verb: rescue. Meaning and usage To rescue is to free from danger, harm, or confinement. Option analysis Save — direct synonym in emergency contexts. ✅Endanger — to put in danger; opposite. ❌Capture — to seize; not a rescue. ❌Ignore — to pay no attention; unrelated. ❌ Example Firefighters rescued the child → Firefighters saved the child. Final Answer Save

Question 17

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “attempt”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: ATTEMPT  Instruction: Select the closest synonym capturing the idea of trying or making an effort.

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Meaning Attempt means to try, to make an effort toward achieving something. Option analysis Endeavour — to try earnestly; clear synonym. ✅Abandon — to give up; opposite in spirit. ❌Desist — to stop doing something; opposite direction. ❌Refuse — to decline to do; not a try. ❌ Example They will attempt a record climb → They will endeavour to set a record. Final Answer Endeavour

Question 18

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “foray”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: FORAY  Instruction: Select the closest synonym in common exam usage (sudden raid or venture into new activity).

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Meaning A foray is a sudden raid or brief venture, often into hostile territory or a new field. Option analysis Raid — direct synonym for a sudden incursion. ✅Retreat — withdrawal; opposite movement. ❌Treaty — agreement; unrelated. ❌Defence — protective action; not an incursion. ❌ Example The firm made a foray into biotech → The firm made a raid/venture into biotech. Final Answer Raid

Question 19

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “reckless”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: RECKLESS  Instruction: Select the closest synonym that denotes acting without caution or regard for risk.

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Meaning Reckless describes behavior that is heedless of danger or consequences; careless of risk. Option analysis Rash — acting without due consideration; strong synonym. ✅Cautious — careful; antonym. ❌Prudent — wise and careful; antonym. ❌Deliberate — done with full consideration; not reckless. ❌ Usage A reckless driver takes rash risks on the highway. Final Answer Rash

Question 20

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “consequences”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning.  Target word: CONSEQUENCES  Instruction: Select the closest synonym referring to outcomes that follow from actions or events.

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Meaning Consequences are outcomes or effects produced by prior actions or conditions. Option analysis Results — direct synonym for outcomes. ✅Intentions — plans or aims; not outcomes. ❌Causes — factors that produce results; inverse relation. ❌Premises — statements forming the basis of an argument; not outcomes. ❌ Example We must consider the consequences of the policy → We must consider the results. Final Answer Results

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