Synonyms - Study Mode

[#341] During negotiations, the Managing director remained obdurate .
Correct Answer

(A) adamant

Explanation

Solution: Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. Tough : (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling. Co-operative : involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal. Flexible : capable of bending easily without breaking. Obdurate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Synonym of Obdurate is Adamant

[#342] The obstacles seem to be insurmountable , but no one should doubt what this fearless woman can accomplish.
Correct Answer

(B) Insuperable

Explanation

Solution: Achieve : successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage. Insuperable : (of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome. Tall : of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width. Trivial : of little value or importance. Insurmountable : too great to be overcome. Synonym of Insurmountable is Insuperable

[#343] The story which Gaurav narrated was very exciting.
Correct Answer

(B) told

Explanation

Solution: Disclosed : make (secret or new information) known. Told : communicate information to someone in spoken or written words. Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. Explained : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Narrated : give a spoken or written account of. Synonym of Narrated is Told

[#344] Many people buy charms and talismans because they think they will bring them luck.
Correct Answer

(A) amulets

Explanation

Solution: Amulets : an ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease. Tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc. Cards : a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on. Stones : hard solid non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material. Talismans : an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. Synonym of Talismans is Amulets

[#345] "I have learnt a great deal working in factories, and for a time I've been a weaver. Here are my testimonials , Mr. Davis."
Correct Answer

(A) credentials

Explanation

Solution: Credentials : a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something. Tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc. Testaments : a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property. Witnesses : a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. Testimonials : a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications. Synonym of Testimonials is Credentials