Synonyms - Study Mode

[#1061] The Pandavas led an austere life in the mountains.
Correct Answer

(C) lacking

Explanation

Solution: Harsh : unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. Religious : relating to or believing in a religion. Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed. Unsteady : liable to fall or shake
not steady in position. Austere : severe or strict in manner or attitude. Synonym of Austere is Strict

[#1062] Sumit neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a fine.
Correct Answer

(C) failed

Explanation

Solution: Exempted : free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others. Refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. Failed : (of an undertaking or a relationship) not achieving its end or not lasting
unsuccessful. Promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen. Neglected : fail to care for properly. Synonym of Neglected is Failed

[#1063] The art movie I watched this evening has put me in a pensive mood.
Correct Answer

(B) reflective

Explanation

Solution: Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. Reflective : providing a reflection
capable of reflecting light or other radiation. Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly
bewildered. Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Pensive : engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. Synonym of Pensive is Reflective

[#1064] I am afraid I cannot relate the details now.
Correct Answer

(B) recount

Explanation

Solution: Instruct : tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way. Recount : tell someone about something
give an account of an event or experience. Recollect : remember (something)
call to mind. Tell : communicate information to someone in spoken or written words. Relate : give an account of
narrate. Synonym of Relate is Recount

[#1065] The scheme failed for want of adequate funds.
Correct Answer

(D) sufficient

Explanation

Solution: Necessary : needed to be done, achieved, or present
essential. Recommended : advised or suggested as good or suitable. Required : officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential
indispensable. Sufficient : enough
adequate. Adequate : satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. Synonym of Adequate is Sufficient