Synonyms - Study Mode

[#1131] The merchant was renowned for his simple way of living.
Correct Answer

(B) famous

Explanation

Solution: Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Famous : known about by many people. Unknown : not known or familiar. Notable : worthy of attention or notice
remarkable. Renowned : known or talked about by many people
famous. Synonym of Renowned is Famous

[#1132] He is a candid politician.
Correct Answer

(A) frank

Explanation

Solution: Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters. Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast. Fearless : showing a lack of fear. Spoken : speaking in a specified way. Candid : truthful and straightforward
frank. Synonym of Candid is Frank

[#1133] Methods of spreading the family planning message have been as fecund as they have been abortive.
Correct Answer

(A) fruitful

Explanation

Solution: Fruitful : producing good or helpful results
productive. Failing : a weakness, especially in a person's character
a shortcoming. Peculiar : different to what is normal or expected
strange. False : not according with truth or fact
incorrect. Fecund : producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth
highly fertile. Synonym of Fecund is Fruitful

[#1134] In order to tarnish the public image of his opponent, he has got a mendacious story planted in the local newspaper.
Correct Answer

(A) false

Explanation

Solution: False : not according with truth or fact
incorrect. Fabricated : invent (something) in order to deceive. Imaginary : existing only in the imagination. Horrible : causing or likely to cause horror
shocking. Mendacious : not telling the truth
lying. Synonym of Mendacious is False

[#1135] Synonym of TERSE
Correct Answer

(D) Compact

Explanation

Solution: Local : relating or restricted to a particular area or one's neighbourhood. Shrewd : having or showing sharp powers of judgement
astute. Holy : dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose
sacred. Compact : express in fewer words
condense. Terse : sparing in the use of words
abrupt. Synonym of Terse is Compact