Synonyms - Study Mode

[#641] His grand parents had grown feeble and helpless.
Correct Answer

(A) weak

Explanation

Solution: Weak : lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks

having little physical strength or energy. Incapacitated : deprived of strength or power

debilitated. Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence

easily frightened. Humiliated : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. Feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Synonym of Feeble is Weak

[#642] My philosophy lecturer is unfailingly bombastic .
Correct Answer

(A) pompous

Explanation

Solution: Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important. Impressive : evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill

grand, imposing, or awesome. Impressionistic : based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically. Sensitive : quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. Bombastic : high-sounding but with little meaning

inflated. Synonym of Bombastic is Pompous

[#643] He gave such a vivid description of the house we wanted to rent that we did not have to look at it.
Correct Answer

(C) clear

Explanation

Solution: Simple : easily understood or done

presenting no difficulty. Detailed : having many details or facts

showing attention to detail. Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly

bewildered. Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. Synonym of Vivid is Clear

[#644] The book shows in poor light the execrable regime of corruption, falsehood and destruction of institutions by the ruler.
Correct Answer

(C) abominable

Explanation

Solution: Exhaustive : including or considering all elements or aspects

fully comprehensive. Deplorable : deserving strong condemnation

completely unacceptable. Abominable : very bad

terrible. Continuous : forming an unbroken whole

without interruption. Execrable : extremely bad or unpleasant. Synonym of Execrable is Abominable

[#645] It was incumbent on him to report the matter at once.
Correct Answer

(C) compulsory

Explanation

Solution: Pointless : having little or no sense, use, or purpose. Depending : be controlled or determined by. Compulsory : required by law or a rule

obligatory. Optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory. Incumbent : necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. Synonym of Incumbent is Compulsory