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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6678 (CAT-I)
Which option is a synonym for **DEGRADATION**?
A. Elevation
B. Improvement
C. Humiliation
D. Advancement
Correct Answer: Option C
• **DEGRADATION** means the condition or process of being degraded or treated with disrespect. Among the given options: • **Humiliation** is a synonym for degradation, meaning the action of humbling someone or the state of being humbled. • Elevation, Improvement, and Advancement are antonyms, referring to a rise in status or quality.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6677 (CAT-I)
Identify the synonym for **DELIBERATE**.
A. Accidental
B. Hasty
C. Intentional
D. Impulsive
Correct Answer: Option C
• **DELIBERATE** means done consciously and intentionally; fully considered. Among the given options: • **Intentional** is a synonym for deliberate, meaning done on purpose or by design. • Accidental, Hasty, and Impulsive are antonyms, referring to actions done without conscious thought or planning.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6676 (CAT-I)
What is a synonym for **DELICIOUS**?
A. Unappetizing
B. Palatable
C. Bland
D. Distasteful
Correct Answer: Option B
• **DELICIOUS** means highly pleasant to the taste or smell. Among the given options: • **Palatable** is a synonym for delicious, meaning pleasant to taste. • Unappetizing, Bland, and Distasteful are antonyms, describing food that is not pleasant or appealing.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6675 (CAT-I)
Choose the synonym for **DEMOLISH**.
A. Construct
B. Repair
C. Ruin
D. Build
Correct Answer: Option C
• **DEMOLISH** means to pull or knock down a building or other structure; destroy. Among the given options: • **Ruin** is a synonym for demolish, meaning to reduce to a state of collapse or disintegration. • Construct, Repair, and Build are antonyms, referring to the act of creating or fixing something.

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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6674 (CAT-I)
Which word is a synonym for **DELUSION**?
A. Reality
B. Illusion
C. Truth
D. Fact
Correct Answer: Option B
• **DELUSION** means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality. Among the given options: • **Illusion** is a synonym for delusion, referring to a deceptive appearance or impression, or a false idea or belief. • Reality, Truth, and Fact are antonyms, representing what is actually the case.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6673 (CAT-I)
The refugees suffered immense __________ living in such squalid conditions.
A. Demolish
B. Delusion
C. Delicious
D. Degradation
Correct Answer: Option D
• The sentence describes the severe disrespect and loss of dignity experienced by refugees in squalid conditions. • 'Degradation' (noun) means the condition or process of being degraded or treated with disrespect. This fits the context perfectly. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to tear down. • 'Delusion' (noun) is a false belief. • 'Delicious' (adjective) describes taste. • Thus, 'Degradation' is the correct word.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6672 (CAT-I)
The fire was a result of a __________ act of arson, not an accident.
A. Demolish
B. Delusion
C. Delicious
D. Deliberate
Correct Answer: Option D
• The sentence indicates that the act was intentional and planned, not accidental. • 'Deliberate' (adjective) means done consciously and intentionally. This fits the context perfectly. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to tear down. • 'Delusion' (noun) is a false belief. • 'Delicious' (adjective) describes taste. • Thus, 'Deliberate' is the correct word.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6671 (CAT-I)
The chef prepared a __________ meal that left everyone praising his culinary skills.
A. Demolish
B. Delusion
C. Delicious
D. Degradation
Correct Answer: Option C
• The sentence requires an adjective to describe a meal that was highly praised, implying it was very tasty. • 'Delicious' (adjective) means highly pleasant to the taste or smell. This fits the context perfectly. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to tear down. • 'Delusion' (noun) is a false belief. • 'Degradation' (noun) means the state of being degraded. • Thus, 'Delicious' is the correct word.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6670 (CAT-I)
He lived under the __________ that he was a famous rock star, despite never having played an instrument.
A. Demolish
B. Delusion
C. Delicious
D. Deliberate
Correct Answer: Option B
• The sentence describes a false belief, which is the definition of 'delusion'. • 'Delusion' (noun) means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality. This fits the context perfectly. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to tear down. • 'Delicious' (adjective) describes taste. • 'Deliberate' (adjective/verb) means intentional or to think carefully. • Thus, 'Delusion' is the correct word.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6669 (CAT-I)
The old building was scheduled to be __________ next month to make way for a new shopping complex.
A. Demolish
B. Delusion
C. Delicious
D. Degradation
Correct Answer: Option A
• The sentence requires a verb that means to tear down or destroy a building. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to pull or knock down (a building). This fits the context perfectly. • 'Delusion' (noun) is a false belief. • 'Delicious' (adjective) describes something pleasant to taste. • 'Degradation' (noun) means the state of being degraded or humiliated. • Thus, 'Demolish' is the correct word.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6668 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of **DEGRADATION**?
A. Elevation
B. Humiliation
C. Improvement
D. Honor
Correct Answer: Option B
• The word 'DEGRADATION' means the condition or process of being degraded or treated with disrespect. • 'Humiliation' means the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated. It implies a loss of dignity or self-respect. Therefore, 'Humiliation' is a direct synonym. • 'Elevation' means the action or fact of elevating or being elevated. • 'Improvement' means the action or process of improving or being improved. • 'Honor' means high respect; great esteem.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6667 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of **DELIBERATE**?
A. Accidental
B. Unintentional
C. Ponder
D. Spontaneous
Correct Answer: Option C
• The word 'DELIBERATE' means done consciously and intentionally; fully considered. It can also be a verb meaning to think about or discuss something carefully. • 'Ponder' means to think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Therefore, 'Ponder' is a direct synonym in its verb form. • 'Accidental' means happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly. • 'Unintentional' means not done on purpose. • 'Spontaneous' means performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6666 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of **DELICIOUS**?
A. Unappetizing
B. Bland
C. Palatable
D. Distasteful
Correct Answer: Option C
• The word 'DELICIOUS' means highly pleasant to the taste or smell. • 'Palatable' means (of food or drink) pleasant to taste. Therefore, 'Palatable' is a direct synonym. • 'Unappetizing' means not inviting or attractive; unappealing. • 'Bland' means lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting. • 'Distasteful' means unpleasant or offensive.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6665 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of **DELUSION**?
A. Reality
B. Illusion
C. Truth
D. Fact
Correct Answer: Option B
• The word 'DELUSION' means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality. • 'Illusion' means a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses; a deceptive appearance or impression. Therefore, 'Illusion' is a direct synonym. • 'Reality' means the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. • 'Truth' means the quality or state of being true. • 'Fact' means a thing that is known or proved to be true.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6664 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of **DEMOLISH**?
A. Ruin
B. Construct
C. Repair
D. Restore
Correct Answer: Option A
• The word 'DEMOLISH' means to pull or knock down a building or other structure; destroy. • 'Ruin' means to reduce to a state of collapse, decay, or disintegration; destroy. Therefore, 'Ruin' is a direct synonym. • 'Construct' means to build or erect (something). • 'Repair' means to fix or mend (something damaged or faulty). • 'Restore' means to bring back (a previous right, practice, custom, or situation); reinstate.