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    In the following questions, a word is given at the top. From the given answer choices, select an appropriate synonym for this word.

Synonym: Test-17

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Question 1
CONTROVERT:
A
subvert
B
indict
C
contradict
D
confuse
Question 1 Explanation: 
The word Controvert (Verb) means oppose, argue: refute; Contest: counter; contradict
Question 2
VIRULENT:
A
defunct
B
deadly
C
daring
D
deceptive
Question 2 Explanation: 
The word Virulent (Adjective) means: Poisonous: having the ability to cause disease or have a deadly effect.
Question 3
SPIRITED:
A
admirable
B
adaptable
C
advanced
D
animate
Question 3 Explanation: 
The word Spirited (Adjective) means: Displaying animation, vigour, or liveliness, determination or animated.
Question 4
EXECRATE:
A
curse
B
deplore
C
denounce
D
desecrate
Question 4 Explanation: 
The word Execrate (Verb) means: Curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment .
Question 5
PERQUISITE:
A
incentive
B
privilege
C
bonus
D
reward
Question 5 Explanation: 
The word Perquisite (Noun) means fringe benefits; privilege; largess.
Question 6
Benevolent:
A
beneficial
B
kind
C
helpful
D
supportive
Question 6 Explanation: 
The word Benevolent (Adjective) means: Intending or showing kindness
Question 7
Ancestors:
A
extinct tribes
B
relatives
C
forefathers
D
old citizens
Question 7 Explanation: 
The word Ancestors (Noun) meal) means: Someone from whom you are descended, predecessors in the family, forefathers.
Question 8
Embrace:
A
impress
B
except
C
embarrass
D
accept
Question 8 Explanation: 
The word Embrace (Verb) means: hug; Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own.
Question 9
Meek:
A
jocular
B
serious
C
docile
D
benign
Question 9 Explanation: 
The word Meek (Adjective) means: Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; docile. For example: She was meek and docile like a mouse.
Question 10
Sufficient:
A
full
B
complete
C
enough
D
less
Question 10 Explanation: 
The word Sufficient (Adjective) means: Of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant.
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