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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6271 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'DISSIMILAR':
A. Flourish
B. Opposite
C. Fragile
D. Pardon
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Dissimilar' means not alike; different or contrary (ভিন্ন বা বিপরীতধর্মী). • 'Opposite' (along with conflicting, contradictory, and contrary) fits as a synonym. • 'Flourish' means abound/thrive, 'fragile' means brittle, and 'pardon' means absolve.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6270 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the word 'APPENDAGE'?
A. Adjunct
B. Reprove
C. Enmity
D. Obese
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Appendage' refers to a thing that is added or attached to something larger (অতিরিক্ত সংযোজন বা আনুষঙ্গিক অংশ). • 'Adjunct' is a direct synonym. • 'Reprove' means blame/censure, 'enmity' means acrimony/hostility, and 'obese' means corpulent.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6269 (CAT-I)
Find the synonym of 'LIBERALITY':
A. Voracity
B. Bitterness
C. Contradictory
D. Charity
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Liberality' means the quality of giving generously; benevolence (বদান্যতা বা দয়াশীলতা). • 'Charity' shares this exact conceptual meaning. • 'Voracity' refers to greed/covetousness, 'bitterness' means acrimony, and 'contradictory' means contrary.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6268 (CAT-I)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to 'DISCOMPOSE':
A. Touchstone
B. Appendage
C. Embarrass
D. Preservation
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Discompose' means to disturb the composure of, agitate, or abash (অপ্রস্তুত বা লজ্জিত করা). • 'Embarrass' directly matches this meaning. • 'Touchstone' means standard/criterion, 'appendage' means adjunct, and 'preservation' means accumulation/storage.

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English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6267 (CAT-I)
Select the correct synonym for the word 'ADEPT':
A. Corpulent
B. Proficient
C. Barbarous
D. Bleak
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Adept' means very skilled or proficient at something (দক্ষ বা নিপুণ). • 'Proficient' (along with adroit and expert) is the exact synonym. • 'Corpulent' means obese, 'barbarous' means savage, and 'bleak' means dreary.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6266 (CAT-I)
Which word is synonymous with 'TRANSMUTE'?
A. Transform
B. Discompose
C. Amass
D. Reproach
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Transmute' means to change or convert in form, nature, or substance (রূপান্তরিত করা). • 'Transform' directly matches 'transmute' and 'convert'. • 'Discompose' means to abash/embarrass, 'amass' means accumulate, and 'reproach' means blame/censure.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6265 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the word 'SMIRCH'?
A. Reprieve
B. Liberality
C. Proselytise
D. Stain
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Smirch' means to make dirty or stain someone's reputation/appearance (দাগ বা কলঙ্ক দেওয়া). • 'Stain' is a direct synonym of smirch (and blemish). • 'Reprieve' means to absolve/pardon, 'liberality' means benevolence, and 'proselytise' means convert.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6264 (CAT-I)
Identify the word nearest in meaning to 'TUMULT':
A. Accord
B. Addition
C. Haste
D. Criterion
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Tumult' means a state of noisy confusion, disorder, or rush (হুড়োহুড়ি বা বিশৃঙ্খলা). • 'Haste' (along with bustle, flurry, stir) shares the concept of hurried, excited movement and agitation. • 'Accord' means harmony, 'addition' means adjunct, and 'criterion' means standard.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6263 (CAT-I)
Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word 'CUPIDITY':
A. Benevolence
B. Greed
C. Stir
D. Unison
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Cupidity' refers to an excessive desire or greed for money or possessions (অর্থলোভ বা অতিলালসা). • 'Greed' is the exact synonym of cupidity. • 'Benevolence' means generosity or kindness, 'stir' means flurry/commotion, and 'unison' means harmony/agreement.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6262 (CAT-I)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'DREARY':
A. Bleak
B. Adroit
C. Convenient
D. Adamant
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Dreary' means dull, depressing, and bleak (বিষাদময় বা আশাহীন). • 'Bleak' is a direct synonym of dreary, conveying a sense of coldness, darkness, or lack of hope. • 'Adroit' means skilful, 'convenient' means handy or suitable, and 'adamant' means inflexible.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6261 (CAT-I)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to 'CONSONANCE':
A. Acrimony
B. Accord
C. Tumult
D. Enmity
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Consonance' denotes agreement, compatibility, or state of harmony between things or opinions. • 'Accord' directly corresponds as a synonym meaning formal agreement or harmony. • Other options: 'Acrimony' and 'Enmity' signify bitterness/hostility (antonyms), and 'Tumult' refers to bustle/noisy commotion.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6260 (CAT-I)
What is the synonym of the word 'OBDURATE'?
A. Adamant
B. Delicate
C. Charitable
D. Dreary
Correct Answer: Option A
• 'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action. • 'Adamant' is a precise synonym meaning unyielding, inflexible, and determined. • Other options: 'Delicate' means easily damaged/brittle, 'Charitable' means generous/benevolent, and 'Dreary' means bleak/dismal.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6259 (CAT-I)
Choose the correct synonym of 'TOUCHSTONE':
A. Discompose
B. Stigma
C. Cupidity
D. Criterion
Correct Answer: Option D
• 'Touchstone' refers to a fundamental test or standard by which the value or quality of something is judged. • 'Criterion' is the exact synonym meaning a standard or principle used in judgment. • Other options: 'Discompose' means to embarrass/abash, 'Stigma' means a blemish/mark of disgrace, and 'Cupidity' means greed/covetousness.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6258 (CAT-I)
Identify the word that is synonymous with 'UPBRAID':
A. Attain
B. Unison
C. Blame
D. Teem
Correct Answer: Option C
• 'Upbraid' means to reproach severely, find fault with, or reprove someone. • 'Blame' is the appropriate synonym which conveys holding someone responsible or censuring them. • Other options: 'Attain' means to accomplish/reach, 'Unison' means harmony/accord, and 'Teem' means to abound.
English Synonyms Synonyms Q. #6257 (CAT-I)
In the following sentence, find the synonym of the underlined word: "The judge decided to <u>reprieve</u> the sentence after considering the new facts."
A. Censure
B. Absolve
C. Blemish
D. Amass
Correct Answer: Option B
• 'Reprieve' means to grant a cancellation or postponement of a punishment, or to pardon/relent. • 'Absolve' is a direct synonym denoting declaring someone free from guilt, blame, or legal liability. • Other options: 'Censure' means to blame/criticize severely, 'Blemish' means a stain/defect, and 'Amass' means to gather or accumulate.