The word 'DAUNT' means to make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive; to dishearten. 'Intimidate' means to frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. Thus, 'Intimidate' is the correct synonym.
• Encourage: to give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
• Inspire: to fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something.
• Comfort: to make (someone) feel less unhappy; console.
The word 'DECAY' refers to the state or process of rotting or decomposition, or a gradual decline in quality, strength, or power. 'Decomposition' is the process of decaying or rotting. Hence, 'Decomposition' is a fitting synonym.
• Growth: the process of increasing in size.
• Preservation: the action of preserving something.
• Flourish: to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
The word 'DECEIT' refers to the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. 'Duplicity' means deceitfulness; double-dealing. Therefore, 'Duplicity' is the most appropriate synonym.
• Honesty: the quality of being honest.
• Sincerity: the quality of being honest or genuine.
• Transparency: the condition of being transparent.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6926 (CAT-I)
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'DECIPHER'?
The word 'DECIPHER' means to convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language, or to succeed in understanding something difficult or obscure. 'Interpret' means to explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). Thus, 'Interpret' is a direct synonym.
• Obscure: not discovered or known about; uncertain.
• Confuse: to make (someone) bewildered or perplexed.
• Encrypt: to convert information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
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The word 'DEDICATE' means to commit oneself or one's resources to a particular task or purpose. 'Devote' carries the same meaning of giving all or a large part of one's time or resources to a person, activity, or cause. Therefore, 'Devote' is the closest synonym.
• Conceal: to hide.
• Neglect: to pay no attention to.
• Abandon: to cease to support or look after.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6924 (CAT-I)
The primary purpose of funds allocated to 'DEFRACED' expenses is to:
• 'Defray' means to provide money to pay (a cost or expense).
• The primary purpose of funds allocated to defray expenses is to cover those costs.
• 'Generate profit' is the outcome of successful business operations, not directly the purpose of defraying expenses.
• 'Create debt' is the opposite of defraying expenses, which aims to settle them.
• 'Reduce income' is not the purpose; rather, it's about managing outgoings.
• Therefore, the primary purpose is to 'cover costs'.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6923 (CAT-I)
Which word describes a situation where someone fails to meet an obligation?
• The question asks for a word that describes failure to meet an obligation.
• 'Compliance' means the act of conforming or yielding.
• 'Fulfillment' means the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
• 'Default' specifically means failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.
• 'Adherence' means attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.
• Therefore, 'default' is the most appropriate word for failing to meet an obligation.
• 'Defer' means to postpone (an action or event) to a later time.
• 'Make it immediately' is the opposite of deferring.
• 'Cancel it' means to call off or stop something.
• 'Delay it to a later date' perfectly matches the meaning of 'defer'.
• 'Increase its amount' relates to quantity, not timing.
• Hence, delaying a payment to a later date is what it means to 'defer' it.
• 'Deficient' means not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking.
• 'Scarce', 'inadequate', and 'insufficient' are all synonyms of 'deficient', indicating a lack or shortage.
• 'Abundant' means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
• Therefore, 'abundant' is the direct opposite of 'deficient'.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6920 (CAT-I)
Which of the following words is the odd one out in terms of meaning?
• The words 'contaminate', 'pollute', and 'desecrate' are all synonyms of 'defile', meaning to make something dirty, impure, or unholy.
• 'Purify' means to make something clean or pure.
• Therefore, 'purify' is the antonym or the odd one out, as it represents the opposite action of the other words.
• 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.
• 'Winning a lottery' is a positive event, not a failure of obligation.
• 'Failing to pay a loan installment' directly aligns with the definition of 'default' as it is a failure to fulfill a financial obligation.
• 'Achieving a goal' is a success, not a failure.
• 'Receiving a promotion' is a positive career advancement, not a failure.
• Hence, failing to pay a loan installment is the best illustration of a 'default'.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6918 (CAT-I)
If a decision is 'DEFERRED', what action has been taken?
• 'Defer' means to postpone (an action or event) to a later time.
• 'Expedited' means to make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
• 'Advanced' means to make progress or move forward.
• 'Postponed' means to cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
• 'Concluded' means to bring (something) to an end.
• Therefore, 'postponed' is the correct action taken when a decision is deferred.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6917 (CAT-I)
A person who is 'DEFICIENT' in a particular skill would be considered:
• 'Deficient' means not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking. In the context of skill, it means lacking a necessary skill.
• 'Proficient' means skilled and experienced.
• 'Adept' means very skilled or proficient at something.
• 'Incompetent' means not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.
• 'Capable' means having the ability or quality necessary for something.
• Thus, 'incompetent' is the most fitting description for someone deficient in a skill.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6916 (CAT-I)
Which word from the given list means to make something dirty or impure, especially something sacred?
• The question asks for a word that means 'to make something dirty or no longer pure, especially something sacred'.
• 'Defray' means to pay for expenses.
• 'Deficient' means lacking something essential.
• 'Defile' means to make something dirty or no longer pure, especially something sacred, aligning with its definition: 'contaminate, pollute, profane, desecrate'.
• 'Defer' means to postpone or delay.
• Therefore, 'Defile' is the correct answer.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6915 (CAT-I)
Which of the following words is an antonym for 'DEFRACED'?
• The word 'defray' means to provide money to pay (a cost or expense). Therefore, its antonym would be a word that means to make poor or to deprive of funds.
• 'Impoverish' means to make a person or area poor.
• 'Sustain' means to strengthen or support physically or mentally.
• 'Fund' means to provide with money for a particular purpose.
• 'Subsidize' means to support (an organization or activity) financially.
• Among the given options, 'impoverish' is the most suitable antonym for 'defray' as it implies the opposite action of providing funds.