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[#456] Synonym of CONTEMPLATIVE
Correct Answer

(D) Thougtful

Explanation

Solution: Morbid : characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application. Calm : not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Thoughtful : absorbed in or involving thought. Contemplative : expressing or involving prolonged thought. Synonym of Contemplative is Thoughtful

[#457] Synonym of TRADUCE
Correct Answer

(D) Betray

Explanation

Solution: Harden : make or become hard or harder. Force : strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. Build : construct (something) by putting parts or material together. Betray : expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy. Traduce : speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation. Synonym of Traduce is Betray

[#458] Synonym of LURID
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(D) Shocking
(E) Sensational

Explanation

Solution: Happy : This means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment, which is not a synonym of lurid . Abundant : This means existing or available in large quantities, which is not a synonym of lurid . Bright : This means giving out or reflecting much light, but lurid is used in a more negative sense. Shocking : This means causing a strong feeling of surprise or dismay, which is a synonym of lurid . Therefore, the synonym of lurid is shocking .

[#459] Synonym of ROTUND
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(B) Round
(F) Fat

Explanation

Solution: Stout : (of a person) rather fat or of heavy build. Round : shaped like a circle or cylinder. Resonant : (of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate. Gilded : covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint. Rotund : round or spherical. Synonym of Rotund is Round

[#460] Synonym of GRIPE
Correct Answer

(A) Complaint

Explanation

Solution: Complaint : a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable. Journey : an act of travelling from one place to another. Resentment : bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. Satisfaction : fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. Gripe : complain about something in a persistent, irritating way. Synonym of Gripe is Complaint