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Synonyms - 2

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In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Question 1
The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries is rather callous to say the least.

A
passive
B
unkind
C
cursed
D
unfeeling
Correct Answer: Option D
Synonyms of Callous: heartless, unfeeling, cold hearted, uncaring, insensitive, unsympathetic, cold, cruel.

So unfeeling is the correct answer.

Question 2
We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.

A
later
B
many
C
few
D
earlier
Correct Answer: Option A
Synonyms of subsequent: consecutive, sequential, later, next, following.

So later is the correct answer.
Question 3
The visitor had a bohemian look.

A
hostile
B
unconventional
C
sinister
D
unfriendly
Correct Answer: Option B
Bohemian: (Adjective)

Bohemian means "Unconventional in especially appearance and behavior". 
For example: "a bohemian life style".
Question 4
After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the club.


A
poor
B
sorrowful
C
minimum
D
short
Correct Answer: Option
informal
pitifully or disgracefully bad.
synonyms: bad, poor, dreadful, awful, terrible, pitiful, disgraceful, lamentable, deplorable;

So poor is the correct answer.
Question 5

On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.

A
forged
B
historical
C
prepared
D
genuine
Correct Answer: Option
Fabricated means manufacturing, creating false story.
Forged means making an illegal copy.

So forged is the correct one.