Question 1

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “taciturnity”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: TACITURNITY Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “habitual silence; reserved nature in speech.”

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Meaning “Taciturnity” denotes a tendency to be silent or reserved in speech. Option analysis Reticence — reluctance to speak; reserved nature; best synonym. ✅Loquacity / Garrulity — talkativeness; antonyms. ❌Eloquence — fluent, persuasive speaking; different quality. ❌ Usage His taciturnity in meetings → his reticence to speak. Final Answer Reticence

Question 2

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “massacre”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: MASSACRE Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “the indiscriminate and brutal killing of many people; a slaughter.”

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Meaning A massacre is a brutal, large-scale killing, often of defenseless people. Option analysis Slaughter — the closest synonym for mass killing. ✅Festival / Gathering / Victory — unrelated positive or neutral nouns. ❌ Register note Both “massacre” and “slaughter” are strong, emotive terms used in reporting atrocities. Final Answer Slaughter

Question 3

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “ken”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: KEN Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “range of knowledge or understanding; mental grasp.”

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Meaning “Ken” is one’s scope of knowledge, perception, or understanding. Option analysis Range of knowledge — exact paraphrase; best synonymal phrase. ✅Vision — sight; can be metaphorical but not precise here. ❌Strength / Wealth — unrelated domains. ❌ Usage Beyond my ken → beyond my range of knowledge/understanding. Final Answer Range of knowledge

Question 4

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

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Given data Word: wary Task: Find the closest synonym in general English usage. Meaning Wary = watchful, on one's guard, cautious about possible dangers or problems. Option analysis Cautious — exact synonym (careful and alert).Reckless — heedless of danger; antonym.Naive — inexperienced/unsuspecting; not the same as wary.Careless — inattentive; opposite of being watchful. Example usage Investors were wary of the volatile market = Investors were cautious of the volatile market. Final Answer Cautious

Question 5

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

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Given data Word: rabble Meaning Rabble = a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as noisy/unruly; mob. Option analysis Mob — direct synonym: unruly crowd.Elite — select superior group; opposite social sense.Clergy — religious officials; not a crowd descriptor.Militia — organized military force; not synonymous with unruly crowd. Example A rabble gathered outside the gates = A mob gathered outside the gates. Final Answer Mob

Question 6

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

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Meaning Mayhem = violent or damaging disorder; chaos; havoc. Option analysis Havoc — closest synonym (widespread destruction/disorder).Order/Decorum — opposite of chaos.Peace — calm; antonym of violent disorder. Usage tip News reports often pair these words: “looting and mayhem,” “wreaked havoc.” Final Answer Havoc

Question 7

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

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Meaning Ponder = to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision; contemplate, reflect, consider deeply. Option analysis Contemplate — exact synonym (consider thoughtfully).Neglect/Discard — to ignore or throw away; not careful consideration.Act hastily — opposite approach to careful thought. Example She pondered the offer overnight = She contemplated the offer overnight. Final Answer Contemplate

Question 8

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

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Meaning Connoisseur = a person who has expert knowledge and keen judgment, especially in matters of taste (art, wine, food). Option analysis Expert — direct synonym.Amateur/Novice/Dabbler — imply non-expert or beginner; contrasts with connoisseur. Usage A wine connoisseur is an expert judge of wine quality. Final Answer Expert

Question 9

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

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Meaning Shiver = to tremble or quiver, typically from cold, fear, or excitement; shudder, quake. Option analysis Shudder — closest synonym (sudden tremble).Sweat — perspire; different physiological response.Relax/Bask — states of ease/warmth; not trembling. Example He shivered at the thought = He shuddered at the thought. Final Answer Shudder

Question 10

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

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Meaning Prestige = widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on achievements or quality; status; esteem; renown. Option analysis Esteem — strong synonym (respect/regard).Shame — dishonor; antonymic.Obscurity — lack of fame/recognition; opposite of prestige.Apathy — lack of interest; unrelated to reputation. Usage tip Winning a Nobel Prize increases a scientist's prestige and public esteem. Final Answer Esteem

Question 11

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, stringent safety standards); rigorous. Option analysis Rigorous — exact synonym.Lax/Lenient — not strict; antonyms.Optional — left to choice; not compulsory or strict. Example The lab follows stringent protocols = The lab follows rigorous protocols. Final Answer Rigorous

Question 12

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

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Meaning Insomnia = habitual inability to sleep; persistent difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness. Option analysis Sleeplessness — precise synonym.Drowsiness — sleepiness; near opposite condition.Stupor — near-unconsciousness; not inability to sleep.Fatigue — tiredness; may result from insomnia but not synonymous. Example Chronic insomnia leads to daytime sleeplessness symptoms such as reduced alertness. Final Answer Sleeplessness

Question 13

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

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Meaning Laud = to praise highly, especially in a public context; commend; extol. Option analysis Praise — direct synonym.Censure/Blame — criticize severely; antonyms.Deride — mock/ridicule; antonym. Example Critics lauded the performance = Critics praised the performance. Final Answer Praise

Question 14

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “repercussion”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: REPERCUSSION Instruction: Select the closest standard-English synonym conveying “a result or effect that follows an action; a c…

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Given data Word under test: repercussion. Task: Mark the closest synonym that matches typical exam usage. Concept/Approach In general English, repercussion means an indirect or delayed result of an action, i.e., an effect or consequence. Step-by-step option analysis Consequence — direct synonym for result or effect. ✅Rebuke — scolding; not about effects. ❌Echo — literal sound reflection; figurative use is weaker than “consequence.” ❌Prelude — an introductory event, opposite in time-order to a result. ❌ Usage note “Policy changes can have serious repercussions” → “Policy changes can have serious consequences.” Common pitfalls Do not confuse physical “echo” or “reverberation” with causal outcome in policy or social contexts. Final Answer Consequence

Question 15

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “impromptu”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: IMPROMPTU Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “done without preparation; on the spot.”

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Given data Target: impromptu. Meaning & approach “Impromptu” means spontaneous, without prior rehearsal or planning; the formal synonym is extempore. Option analysis Extempore — standard synonym used in exams. ✅Rehearsed — practiced beforehand; opposite. ❌Delayed — refers to timing, not preparation. ❌Deliberate — carefully planned; opposite sense. ❌ Example An impromptu speech → an extempore speech. Final Answer Extempore

Question 16

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “frugality”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: FRUGALITY Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “thrift; careful economy in spending.”

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Meaning Frugality denotes careful, economical use of resources; avoidance of waste. Option analysis Thrift — direct synonym; prudent saving. ✅Extravagance / Prodigality — wasteful spending; antonyms. ❌Luxury — lavishness, not economy. ❌ Usage They valued frugality → They valued thrift. Final Answer Thrift

Question 17

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “correspondence” in the communication sense): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: CORRESPONDENCE (context: written communication) Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “e…

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Given data & sense selection The prompt uses correspondence in the communication sense (letters, emails), not the “similarity” or “agreement” sense. Option analysis Exchange of letters — exact synonym for written communication. ✅Similarity — another dictionary sense, but not the targeted one here. ❌Agreement / Compliance — harmony or obedience; different senses. ❌ Usage “Maintain regular correspondence with clients” → “Maintain regular exchange of letters/emails with clients.” Common pitfall Do not pick “similarity” unless the context explicitly discusses likeness (e.g., mathematical correspondence). Final Answer Exchange of letters

Question 18

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “ascend”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: ASCEND Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “to go up; to climb or rise.”

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Meaning Ascend means to go upward or climb. Option analysis Mount — to climb or rise; best synonym. ✅Descend / Sink / Decline — downward movement or fall; antonyms. ❌ Example They ascended the hill → They mounted the hill. Final Answer Mount

Question 19

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “furore”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: FURORE Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “public outburst; uproar; widespread excitement or anger.”

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Meaning Furore (also spelled “furore”/“furor”) denotes a sudden public outburst of anger or excitement. Option analysis Uproar — tumult, public outcry; strongest fit. ✅Repose / Silence / Harmony — calmness or quiet; opposites. ❌ Example The decision caused a furore → The decision caused an uproar. Final Answer Uproar

Question 20

Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “synopsis”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: SYNOPSIS Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “a brief summary or outline.”

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Meaning Synopsis is a brief statement giving the main points; a concise summary. Option analysis Summary — exact synonym. ✅Dialogue — conversation. ❌Analysis — detailed examination, usually longer. ❌Catalogue — systematic list. ❌ Example Read the book's synopsis → Read the book's summary. Final Answer Summary

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