• 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.
• **DEGRADATION** means the condition or process of being degraded or treated with disrespect. Among the given options:
• **Humiliation** is a synonym for degradation, meaning the action of humbling someone or the state of being humbled.
• Elevation, Improvement, and Advancement are antonyms, referring to a rise in status or quality.
• **DELIBERATE** means done consciously and intentionally; fully considered. Among the given options:
• **Intentional** is a synonym for deliberate, meaning done on purpose or by design.
• Accidental, Hasty, and Impulsive are antonyms, referring to actions done without conscious thought or planning.