Synonyms MCQs (Set 5)

31. Synonym of ‘balk’ is _______________.

  • A. crow
  • B. fight
  • C. distress
  • D. hamper
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Correct Answer:
D. hamper

Explanation:
one meaning of to balk is to check or to stop; to hamper means to impede or restrain

32. Synonym of ‘staunch’ is _______________.

  • A. faithful
  • B. strict
  • C. biased
  • D. political
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Correct Answer:
A. faithful

Explanation:
staunch means steadfast in loyalty or principle, or faithful

33. Synonym of ‘hubris’ is _______________.

  • A. earth
  • B. pride
  • C. humility
  • D. sorrow
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Correct Answer:
B. pride

Explanation:
hubris means exaggerated pride or self-confidence

34. Synonym of ‘contrite’ is _______________.

  • A. brief
  • B. malicious
  • C. banal
  • D. rueful
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Correct Answer:
D. rueful

Explanation:
contrite means penitent for sin or failing; rueful means regretful

35. Synonym of ‘beset’ is _______________.

  • A. hector
  • B. decorate
  • C. establish
  • D. suspect
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Correct Answer:
A. hector

Explanation:
to beset means to trouble or harass; to hector means to intimidate or harass

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