• The word 'denounce' means to publicly declare to be wrong or evil; criticize severely. Among the given options, 'indict' means to formally accuse or charge with a serious crime, which is the closest synonym in the context of public accusation and criticism.
• 'Praise' means to express warm approval or admiration of.
• 'Commend' means to praise formally or officially.
• 'Approve' means to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
• The word 'deplore' means to feel or express strong disapproval of something. Among the given options, 'lament' means to express passionate grief or sorrow for, which is the closest synonym.
• 'Applaud' means to show approval or praise by clapping.
• 'Celebrate' means to observe (a day or event) with ceremonies or festivities.
• 'Support' means to give assistance to, especially financially.
• The word 'deprive' means to prevent a person or place from having or using something. Among the given options, 'divest' means to strip (someone) of something, especially power, rights, or possessions, which is the closest synonym.
• 'Grant' means to agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
• 'Provide' means to make available for use; supply.
• 'Supply' means to make (something needed or wanted) available to someone; provide.
• The word 'deride' means to express contempt for; ridicule or mock. Among the given options, 'mock' means to tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner, which is the closest synonym.
• 'Praise' means to express warm approval or admiration of.
• 'Commend' means to praise formally or officially.
• 'Flatter' means to lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests.
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• The word 'disdain' means the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. Among the given options, 'despise' means to feel contempt or a deep repugnance for, which is the closest synonym.
• 'Approve' means to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
• 'Admire' means to regard with respect or warm approval.
• 'Respect' means a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6643 (CAT-I)
The refugees suffered immense __________ living in such squalid conditions.
• The sentence describes suffering due to disrespectful and poor living conditions.
• 'Degradation' refers to the condition or process of being degraded or treated with disrespect.
• 'Demolish' means to destroy.
• 'Delusion' is a false belief.
• 'Delicious' describes taste.
• Thus, 'degradation' is the appropriate word for the context of suffering and disrespect.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6642 (CAT-I)
The fire was a result of a __________ act of arson, not an accident.
• The sentence implies the fire was caused intentionally.
• 'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally; fully considered.
• 'Demolish' means to destroy.
• 'Delusion' is a false belief.
• 'Delicious' describes taste.
• So, 'deliberate' accurately describes an intentional act.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6641 (CAT-I)
The chef prepared a __________ meal that left everyone praising his culinary skills.
• The sentence describes a meal that was highly praised for its taste.
• 'Delicious' means highly pleasant to the taste or smell.
• 'Demolish' means to destroy.
• 'Delusion' is a false belief.
• 'Deliberate' means intentional.
• Therefore, 'delicious' is the correct word to describe the meal.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6640 (CAT-I)
He lived under the __________ that he was a famous rock star, despite never having played an instrument.
• The sentence describes a false belief.
• 'Delusion' means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
• 'Demolish' means to destroy.
• 'Delicious' describes taste.
• 'Deliberate' means intentional.
• Hence, 'delusion' fits the context of a false belief.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6639 (CAT-I)
The old building was scheduled to be __________ next month to make way for a new shopping complex.
• The sentence talks about pulling down an old building for a new complex.
• 'Demolish' means to pull or knock down a building or other structure; destroy.
• 'Delusion' refers to a false belief.
• 'Delicious' describes something pleasant to taste.
• 'Deliberate' means done intentionally.
• Thus, 'demolish' is the most appropriate word here.
• 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.
• Therefore, 'Humiliation' is the correct synonym for 'Degradation'.
• 'Ruin' means the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of being destroyed or disintegrated.
• 'Deception' means the action of deceiving someone.
• 'Meditate' means to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period, either in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
• The word 'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally; fully considered.
• 'Ponder' means to think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
• Therefore, 'Ponder' is the correct synonym for 'Deliberate'.
• 'Raze' means to completely destroy (a building, town, or other settlement).
• 'Fallacy' means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
• 'Dainty' means delicately small and pretty.
• The word 'Delicious' means highly pleasant to the taste or smell.
• 'Appetising' means stimulating one's appetite.
• Therefore, 'Appetising' is the correct synonym for 'Delicious'.
• 'Devastate' means to destroy or ruin (something).
• 'Illusion' means a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses.
• 'Consider' means to think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.
• The word 'Delusion' means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
• 'Deception' means the action of deceiving someone.
• Therefore, 'Deception' is the correct synonym for 'Delusion'.
• 'Dismantle' means to take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
• 'Tasteful' means (of a person or their behaviour) having or showing good aesthetic judgment.
• 'Meditate' means to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period, either in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
• The word 'Demolish' means to pull or knock down a building or other structure; destroy.
• 'Ruin' means to reduce (a building or place) to a state of decay, collapse, or disintegration.
• Therefore, 'Ruin' is the correct synonym for 'Demolish'.
• 'Hallucination' means an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.
• 'Palatable' means (of food or drink) pleasant to taste.
• 'Intentional' means done on purpose; deliberate.