Tech Mahindra Synonyms Questions and Answers Quiz-1

Irksome refers to something that irritates or annoys you.
Creating annoyance or frustration is referred to as aggravating.
Appease - to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what he/she wants
Alleviate - to make something less strong or bad
Mollify - to make somebody feel less angry or upset
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym to irksome (annoying) is aggravating (causing frustration)

A fallacy means a false belief or a wrong idea.
Falsehood is defined as the state of not being true.
Illusion - perception of something objectively existing in such a way as to cause misinterpretation of its actual nature
Elusion - escape or avoidance by quickness or cunning
Misconception - a wrong idea or understanding of something
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Fallacy ( incorrect belief) is Falsehood ( not being true) .

TIMID is a word that describes someone who lacks courage or confidence and is easily frightened.
Shy indicates anxious or timid.
Fast - moving at high speed
Slow - moving at very low speed
Medium - a means you can use to express or communicate something
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Timid is Shy.

IRONIC is a word that refers to someone who uses or is marked by irony.
Disguisedly sarcastic refers to the use of basically words with opposite meanings to express your thoughts or feelings.
Inflexible - rigid
Bitter - not sweet
Good-natured - person with positive and good attitude
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Ironic is Disguisedly sarcastic (ironical).

A close resemblance, relationship, or equivalency is referred to as CORRESPONDENCE.
The state of similarity or being alike is referred to as resemblance.
Variation - a change or difference
Discrepancy - a difference between two things that should be the same
Change - to become different
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Correspondence is Resemblance.

DISTANT refers to a distance in space or time.
At, to, or by a large distance is what far means (used to indicate the extent to which one thing is distant from another).
Removed - to delete
Reserved - to keep your emotions hidden
Separate - not together
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Distant is Far(denoting a long distance).

A heartfelt outpouring of regret or sorrow is referred to as lament.
Complaining is a word that describes expressing unhappiness or annoyance about something.
Comment - something that you say or write that gives your opinion
Condone - to accept or agree with something that most people think is wrong
Console - to make somebody happier when he/she is very sad or disappointed
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Lament is Complaining.

WRETCHED denotes a person who is extremely miserable or unfortunate.
Gloomy refers to a room that is gloomy or poorly lighted, with the intention of appearing depressing or terrifying.
Insane - crazy or mentally ill
Foolish - lacking good sense of judgment
Strained - worried
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Wretched is Gloomy.

RESTRAINT is a term that refers to a measure or condition that keeps someone or something in control.
A limiting condition or measure, especially one that is legal, is referred to as a restriction.
Hindrance - resistance, delay or obstruction
Encouraging - supportive
Provocative - intend to provoke someone
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Restraint is Restriction.

MENDACIOUS is a word that means "not telling the truth" or "lying."
FALSE means not true.
Full of confidence - trust
Encouraging - supportive
Provocative - intend to provoke someone
So according to the meaning stated for the above words, we see that the closest synonym for Mendacious is False.