16. Which one of the following words is nearest in meaning to ‘DEFIANT’?
(a) Daring
(b) Demeaning
(c) Devoid
(d) Dispassionate
Answer:
(a) Daring
Explanation:
Defiant means showing open resistance or bold disobedience. “Daring” captures this sense of boldness and courage in the face of opposition.
17. Which one of the following is not a synonym of ‘FOREIGNER’ ?
(a) Alien
(b) Outlandish
(c) Expatriate
(d) Brashy
Answer:
(d) Brashy
Explanation:
“Brashy” means brittle or impudent. Alien, outlandish (historically meaning foreign-looking), and expatriate all relate to being from another place.
18. The word ‘AMNESTY’ means :
(a) Approval
(b) Acquittal
(c) Eloquence
(d) General Pardon
Answer:
(d) General Pardon
Explanation:
Amnesty is an official, general pardon granted by a government to a large group of individuals, typically for political offenses.
19. ‘DEPLETE’ means:
(a) to flatten
(b) to conquer
(c) to finish
(d) to exhaust
Answer:
(d) to exhaust
Explanation:
To deplete means to use up the supply or resources of something, effectively exhausting it.
20. ‘HACKNEYED’ stands for:
(a) Chopped
(b) Cheerful
(c) Chortle
(d) Banal
Answer:
(d) Banal
Explanation:
Hackneyed describes an idea or phrase that has been overused to the point of lacking significance; banal is its direct synonym.
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