Synonyms - Study Mode

[#946] He is in the habit of thriving on others money.
Correct Answer

(C) prospering

Explanation

Solution: Reviving : restore to life or consciousness. Surviving : remaining alive, especially after the death of another or others. Prospering : succeed in material terms
be financially successful. Entertaining : providing amusement or enjoyment. Thriving : prosperous and growing
flourishing. Synonym of Thriving is Prospering

[#947] It is so gratifying to know that there are not many small-pox cases these days.
Correct Answer

(C) satisfying

Explanation

Solution: Displease : make (someone) feel annoyed or upset. Surprising : causing surprise
unexpected. Satisfying : giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Gratifying : giving pleasure or satisfaction. Synonym of Gratifying is Satisfying

[#948] Feeling humiliated and frustrated, he could no longer brook the indifferent attitude of the government.
Correct Answer

(D) tolerate

Explanation

Solution: Suffer : experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant). Support : bear all or part of the weight of
hold up. Condone : accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive). Tolerate : allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. Brook : tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition). Synonym of Brook is Tolerate

[#949] John Milton wrote 'Paradise Lost' to vindicate the ways of God to man.
Correct Answer

(C) justify

Explanation

Solution: Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Support : bear all or part of the weight of
hold up. Justify : show or prove to be right or reasonable. Criticise : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Vindicate : show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified. Synonym of Vindicate is Justify

[#950] The agility of the body of the athlete was very much appreciated by the spectators.
Correct Answer

(A) briskness

Explanation

Solution: Briskness : Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor
energetic. Suppleness : bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed. Alertness : the quality of being alert. Sprightliness : animation and energy in action or expression Agility : ability to move quickly and easily. Synonym of Agility is Briskness