Synonyms - Study Mode

[#951] The one who is rich possesses many superfluous things.
Correct Answer

(A) needless

Explanation

Solution: Needless : (of something undesirable) not necessary because avoidable. Superior : higher in rank, status, or quality. Essential : absolutely necessary
extremely important. Expensive : costing a lot of money. Superfluous : unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Synonym of Superfluous is Needless

[#952] Some of the members of the Board indulged in highly scurrilous talk at the meeting.
Correct Answer

(C) abusive

Explanation

Solution: Irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something. Superfluous : unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Abusive : extremely offensive and insulting. Objectionable : arousing distaste or opposition
unpleasant or offensive. Scurrilous : making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. Synonym of Scurrilous is Abusive

[#953] The troops were mobilised to take control of the tensed situation.
Correct Answer

(D) arouse

Explanation

Solution: Organised : arrange systematically
order. Summoned : order (someone) to be present. Prepared : made ready for use. Arouse : evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response). Mobilised : organize and encourage (a group of people) to take collective action in pursuit of a particular objective. Synonym of Mobilised is Arouse

[#954] Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
Correct Answer

(A) compulsory

Explanation

Solution: compulsory : required by law or a rule
obligatory. optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory. voluntary : done, given, or acting of one's own free will. permissive : allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behaviour. mandatory : required by law or mandate
compulsory. Synonym of mandatory is compulsory

[#955] We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity .
Correct Answer

(C) friendship
(G) friendship

Explanation

Solution: bondage : the state of being a slave. contention : heated disagreement. friendship : the emotions or conduct of friends
the state of being friends. understanding : the ability to understand something
comprehension. amity : friendly relations. Synonym of amity is friendship