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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7293 (CAT-I)
Select the synonym for <b>ELIMINATE</b>.
A. Include
B. Retain
C. Remove
D. Add
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'ELIMINATE' means to completely remove or get rid of something. 'Remove' (বাদ দেওয়া, দূর করা) is the most fitting synonym. 'Include', 'Retain', and 'Add' are antonyms, meaning to keep or add something.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7292 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is a synonym for <b>ELOQUENCE</b>.
A. Stammering
B. Fluency
C. Silence
D. Hesitation
Correct Answer: Option B
The word 'ELOQUENCE' refers to fluent or persuasive speaking or writing. 'Fluency' (বাগ্মীতা, সাবলীলতা) is a direct synonym, indicating the ability to speak or write smoothly and articulately. 'Stammering', 'Silence', and 'Hesitation' are all opposite or hinder communication.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7291 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of <b>ELUCIDATE</b>?
A. Obscure
B. Confuse
C. Clarify
D. Complicate
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'ELUCIDATE' means to make something clear or explain it. 'Clarify' (স্পষ্ট করা, বিশদভাবে ব্যাখ্যা করা) is the most appropriate synonym. 'Obscure', 'Confuse', and 'Complicate' are antonyms, meaning to make something unclear or difficult to understand.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7290 (CAT-I)
Find the synonym for <b>EMBEZZLE</b>.
A. Donate
B. Safeguard
C. Defraud
D. Invest
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'EMBEZZLE' means to steal or misappropriate money entrusted to one's care. 'Defraud' (প্রতারণা করা, আত্মসাৎ করা) is a direct synonym, referring to illegally obtaining money from someone by deception. 'Donate', 'Safeguard', and 'Invest' are opposite or unrelated actions.

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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7289 (CAT-I)
Which of the following is a synonym for <b>EMBRACE</b>?
A. Reject
B. Cling
C. Exclude
D. Release
Correct Answer: Option B
The word 'EMBRACE' means to hold closely in one's arms, or to accept willingly. Among the given options, 'Cling' (আঁকড়ে ধরা) is the closest synonym, as it implies holding tightly. 'Reject', 'Exclude', and 'Release' are antonyms or unrelated concepts.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7288 (CAT-I)
Which word is a synonym for <b>ENCROACH</b>?
A. Withdraw
B. Recede
C. Intrude
D. Retreat
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'encroach' means to intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right). 'Intrude' is a direct synonym, meaning to put oneself into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited. 'Withdraw', 'recede', and 'retreat' are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7287 (CAT-I)
Identify the synonym for <b>ENCUMBRANCE</b>.
A. Advantage
B. Aid
C. Hindrance
D. Benefit
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'encumbrance' means a burden or impediment. 'Hindrance' is a direct synonym, meaning a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. 'Advantage', 'aid', and 'benefit' are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7286 (CAT-I)
Select the synonym for <b>ENDEAVOUR</b>.
A. Neglect
B. Abandon
C. Struggle
D. Relax
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'endeavour' means to try hard to do or achieve something. 'Struggle' implies making a strenuous or difficult effort, which aligns with the meaning of endeavour. 'Neglect', 'abandon', and 'relax' are antonyms or opposite actions.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7285 (CAT-I)
Choose the synonym for <b>ENDOWMENT</b>.
A. Debt
B. Liability
C. Bequest
D. Deprivation
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'endowment' refers to a gift of money or property to an institution, or a natural ability or quality. 'Bequest' is a synonym, specifically referring to a legacy or gift of personal property by will. 'Debt', 'liability', and 'deprivation' are antonyms or unrelated concepts.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7284 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of <b>ENDURANCE</b>?
A. Weakness
B. Patience
C. Fragility
D. Fatigue
Correct Answer: Option B
The word 'endurance' refers to the ability to withstand hardship or difficulty over a period of time without giving way. 'Patience' is a key aspect of endurance, meaning the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. 'Weakness', 'fragility', and 'fatigue' are antonyms or related negative states.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7283 (CAT-I)
Which word is a synonym for <b>ENJOIN</b>?
A. Permit
B. Forbid
C. Request
D. Command
Correct Answer: Option D
The word 'enjoin' means to instruct or urge (someone) to do something; prescribe (an action or attitude) to be performed or adopted. 'Command' is a strong synonym, implying authoritative instruction. 'Permit' is an antonym, while 'forbid' is an antonym for the 'prescribe' sense, and 'request' is a weaker form of urging.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7282 (CAT-I)
Identify the synonym for <b>ENLIGHTEN</b>.
A. Confuse
B. Obscure
C. Educate
D. Mislead
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'enlighten' means to give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject. 'Educate' is a direct synonym. 'Confuse', 'obscure', and 'mislead' are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7281 (CAT-I)
Select the synonym for <b>ENORMOUS</b>.
A. Tiny
B. Small
C. Colossal
D. Minute
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'enormous' means very large in size, quantity, or extent. 'Colossal' is a direct synonym, meaning extremely large. 'Tiny', 'small', and 'minute' are antonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7280 (CAT-I)
Choose the synonym for <b>EPITOME</b>.
A. Expansion
B. Example
C. Deviation
D. Complication
Correct Answer: Option B
The word 'epitome' refers to a perfect example of a particular quality or type, or a summary. 'Example' directly matches this meaning. 'Expansion', 'deviation', and 'complication' are not synonyms.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #7279 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of <b>EQUIVOCAL</b>?
A. Clear
B. Definite
C. Ambiguous
D. Certain
Correct Answer: Option C
The word 'equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Therefore, 'ambiguous' is the correct synonym. 'Clear', 'definite', and 'certain' are antonyms.