• The sentence refers to a failure to make payments. 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.
• 'Defray' means to pay expenses.
• 'Defile' means to make something dirty or impure.
• 'Deficient' means lacking.
• 'Defer' means to postpone.
• Thus, 'Default' is the most suitable word.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6913 (CAT-I)
Due to bad weather conditions, the committee decided to __________ the outdoor tournament.
• The sentence implies a decision to delay an event. 'Defer' means to postpone (an action or event) to a later time.
• 'Defray' means to pay expenses.
• 'Defile' means to make something dirty or impure.
• 'Deficient' means lacking.
• 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation.
• Thus, 'Defer' is the most suitable word.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6912 (CAT-I)
A diet entirely __________ in vitamin C will eventually lead to the disease scurvy.
• The sentence talks about a lack of vitamin C. 'Deficient' means not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking.
• 'Defray' means to pay expenses.
• 'Defile' means to make something dirty or impure.
• 'Defer' means to postpone.
• 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation.
• Thus, 'Deficient' is the most suitable word.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6911 (CAT-I)
Vandals entered the ancient temple at night and attempted to __________ the holy shrine.
• The sentence describes an act of disrespect towards a holy place. 'Defile' means to make something dirty or no longer pure, especially something sacred.
• 'Defray' means to pay expenses.
• 'Deficient' means lacking.
• 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation.
• 'Defer' means to postpone.
• Thus, 'Defile' is the most suitable word.
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• The sentence requires a word that means to pay for or cover expenses. 'Defray' means to provide money to pay (a cost or expense).
• 'Defile' means to make something dirty or impure.
• 'Deficient' means lacking.
• 'Defer' means to postpone.
• 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation.
• Thus, 'Defray' is the most suitable word.
• The word 'Default' means failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law. Among the given options:
• 'Lapse' means a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment, or a failure to maintain a standard or fulfill an obligation.
• 'Purify' means to remove contaminants from.
• 'Accelerate' means to increase speed.
• 'Disinfect' means to clean (something) with a disinfectant in order to destroy bacteria.
• Therefore, 'Lapse' is the correct synonym, as it implies a failure or omission.
• The word 'Defer' means to postpone (an action or event) to a later time. Among the given options:
• 'Suspend' means to temporarily stop or postpone.
• 'Contaminate' means to make impure.
• 'Failure' means lack of success.
• 'Bear' (as a verb) can mean to carry or endure, but not to postpone.
• Therefore, 'Suspend' is the correct synonym.
• The word 'Deficient' means not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking. Among the given options:
• 'Inadequate' means lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient.
• 'Pay' means to give money for goods or services.
• 'Prolong' means to extend the duration of.
• 'Pollute' means to contaminate.
• Therefore, 'Inadequate' is the correct synonym.
• The word 'Defile' means to make something dirty or no longer pure, especially something sacred. Among the given options:
• 'Desecrate' means to treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; to violate.
• 'Spend' means to pay out money.
• 'Delay' means to postpone.
• 'Scanty' means small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
• Therefore, 'Desecrate' is the correct synonym.
• The word 'Defray' means to provide money to pay (a cost or expense). Among the given options:
• 'Meet' (as in 'meet expenses') is a direct synonym for defray.
• 'Pollute' means to make dirty.
• 'Postpone' means to delay.
• 'Lacking' means not having enough.
• Therefore, 'Meet' is the correct synonym.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6683 (CAT-I)
The constant insults led to a feeling of deep __________ among the employees.
• The sentence describes the negative impact of insults, leading to a loss of respect or status.
• **Disgrace** means loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action. This is a synonym for degradation.
• Respect, honor, and admiration are antonyms, referring to positive regard.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6682 (CAT-I)
The judge ruled that the crime was a __________ act, not an impulsive one.
• The sentence states the crime was 'not an impulsive one', implying it was planned and intentional.
• **Premeditated** means thought out or planned beforehand. This is a synonym for deliberate.
• Spontaneous, unplanned, and accidental are antonyms, suggesting actions done without prior thought.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6681 (CAT-I)
The aroma of the freshly baked bread was absolutely __________.
• The sentence describes a pleasant smell.
• **Appetising** means stimulating one's appetite; appealing to the taste or smell. This is a direct synonym for delicious.
• Foul, unpleasant, and repulsive are antonyms, indicating bad smells.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6680 (CAT-I)
Despite all evidence, he held onto the __________ that he was invincible.
• The sentence describes a false belief maintained despite contrary evidence.
• **Fallacy** means a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. This aligns with the definition of delusion.
• Certainty, conviction, and belief suggest a true or well-founded opinion, which is not the case here.
EnglishSynonymsSynonymsQ. #6679 (CAT-I)
The architect had to __________ the old blueprint and create a new design for the building.
• The sentence implies the architect needed to take apart or destroy the old blueprint to make way for a new design.
• **Dismantle** means to take to pieces. This fits the context of discarding an old design to create a new one.
• Preserve, restore, and maintain imply keeping or fixing something, which is contrary to the need for a new design.