English Quiz - Synonyms (New Pattern)

 In the Questions below , Select the Words which are are NOT a Synonym for the word given in Question : 

 Sleep Inducing

soporific

sedative

somnolent

hygroscopic

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 Swelling

turgidity

distention

inflammation

flaccidity

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Incline

trenchant

slope

acclivity

gradient

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Shining

indolent

dazzling

gleaming

glistening

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Loafer

vagrant

lounger

bantam

idler

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Emigrate

depart

elude

relocate

resettle

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Eloquent

elusive

articulate

fluent

expressive

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Defendant

accused

appellant

offender

defoliant

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Abase

adjourn

degrade

humiliate

mortify

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Aplomb

ease

ribald

repose

serenity

Explanations:

1)D soporific-tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. sedative-promoting calm or inducing sleep. somnolent-sleepy; drowsy. hygroscopic-(of a substance) tending to absorb moisture from the air.

2)D turgid- Excessively ornate or complex in style or language; grandiloquent distention- the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope flaccidity- a flabby softness

3)A trenchant- vigorous or incisive in expression or style. acclivity-An upward slope, as of a hill. gradient- an inclined part of a road or railway; a slope.

4)A indolent-wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

5)C bantam- A small but aggressive and spirited person. Loafer-a person who avoids work and spends their time idly. lounger-a person spending their time lazily or in a relaxed way. vagrant-a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.

6)B elude- escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

7)A elusive-difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

8)D Defendant-an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law. appellant-a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. defoliant-a chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants, used in warfare.

9)A mortify-cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed. adjourn-break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

10)B   Aplomb-self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. ribald-referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.