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Entice
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Entice"
means to attract or tempt someone by offering something desirable or
pleasurable.
"Allure"
is a perfect synonym as it also means to attract or charm, especially in a
seductive way.
Similar words:
Tempt, Attract, Lure, Allure, Persuade.
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Doctrine
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Doctrine"
refers to a belief or set of principles, especially those held by a religious,
political, or other group.
"Principle"
is the most appropriate synonym as it also refers to fundamental beliefs or
rules.
Similar
words: Belief, Credo, Principle, Tenet, Conviction, Percept.
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Endeavor
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Endeavor"
means to attempt or try, often with significant effort or determination.
"Venture"
is a good synonym as it also refers to undertaking an activity, typically with
risk or effort.
Similar
words: Venture, Undertake, Labor, Aspire, Attempt, Toil.
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Colossal
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Colossal"
means extremely large or immense in size.
"Huge"
is a synonym because it also refers to something that is very large.
Similar
words: Huge, Vast, Gargantuan, Titanic, Mammoth, Cosmic, Massive, Enormous.
115
Serenity
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Serenity"
means a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
"Calmness"
is the most appropriate synonym as it also refers to a state of peace or
tranquility.
Similar
words: Calmness, Poise, Composure, Peace, Tranquility.
116
Bucolic
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Bucolic"
describes things related to the countryside or rural life.
"Rustic"
is a synonym because it also refers to rural, simple, or country life.
Similar
words: Rustic, Rural, Agrarian, Pastoral, Idyllic.
117
Apartheid
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Apartheid"
refers to a policy or system of racial segregation, especially in South Africa.
"Separation"
is a fitting synonym, as apartheid involved the enforced separation of races.
Similar
words: Separation, Segregation, Differentiation.
118
Impute
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Impute” means to
attribute or assign responsibility, often for something negative, like
wrongdoing or fault.
“Blame” means to assign responsibility for a fault or
wrong, which aligns closely with the idea of imputing something to someone.
In both cases, there is a sense of holding someone
responsible. To impute something to someone is to blame them for it.
Similar
words: Accuse, Charge, Indict, Blame, Accredit.
119
Pledge
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
To
"pledge" is to formally promise or commit to something, often with an
understanding of future action or responsibility.
"Accept"
fits as a synonym because it implies agreeing to terms or conditions, which can
be seen as accepting a commitment or promise.
Similar
words: Promise, Commit, Accept.
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Sneer
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A
"sneer" is a facial expression or smile that shows disdain or
contempt, often mocking or insulting someone.
"Simper"
also refers to a smile, but one that is insincere or self-satisfied, often
conveying similar feelings of mockery or smugness.
Similar
words: Hooting, Simper, Scorn, Smirk.
