Synonyms - Study Mode

[#1446] As soon as he finished his speech, there was spontaneous applause from the audience.
Correct Answer

(C) instinctive

Explanation

Solution: well-timed : occurring at an appropriate time
timely. willing : ready, eager, or prepared to do something. instinctive : (of a person) doing or being a specified thing apparently naturally or automatically. instantaneous : occurring or done instantly. spontaneous : performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. Synonym of spontaneous is instinctive

[#1447] He found a lucrative assignment.
Correct Answer

(B) profitable

Explanation

Solution: good : to be desired or approved of. profitable : (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain. excellent : extremely good
outstanding. significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention
noteworthy. lucrative : producing a great deal of profit. Synonym of lucrative is profitable

[#1448] The leader nodded his approbation .
Correct Answer

(B) approval

Explanation

Solution: understanding : the ability to understand something
comprehension. approval : the action of approving something. admiration : respect and warm approval. appreciation : recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. approbation : approval or praise. Synonym of approbation is approval

[#1449] After that tiresome long journey, he felt drowsy .
Correct Answer

(A) sluggish

Explanation

Solution: Sluggish : lacking energy or alertness. Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. Energetic : showing or involving great activity or vitality. Dizzy : having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance. Drowsy : sleepy and lethargic
half asleep. Synonym of Drowsy is Sluggish

[#1450] Sporadic rise in his temperature has caused us much worry.
Correct Answer

(C) irregular

Explanation

Solution: Frequent : occurring or done many times at short intervals. Irksome : irritating
annoying. Irregular : not even or balanced in shape or arrangement. Scattered : occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together. Sporadic : occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places
scattered or isolated. Synonym of Sporadic is Irregular