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Letter E Test 2

Description: Vocabulary Letter E Test for MBA-CAT Entrance Preparation, GRE, English Test, CDS Preparation, SSC and Insurance Exams Preparation
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EBB

  1. to grow greater

  2. to avoid

  3. to be calm

  4. to decline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

to wane, to subside, to recede

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EGRESS

  1. admittance

  2. exit

  3. crossing

  4. trespass


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

going out

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EKE

  1. to dilute

  2. to supplement

  3. to get by

  4. to irritate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

to - (eke) out one's income means to barely get by.

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXPEDITION

  1. experience

  2. adventure

  3. disbursement

  4. journey for a specific purpose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

journey for a specific purpose

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXPEDITION

  1. accuracy

  2. intelligence

  3. excursion

  4. grace


Correct Option: C

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

ESPRIT

  1. lively wit

  2. dissipation

  3. impractical idealism

  4. shallowness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

spirit

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

ECLAT

  1. beauty

  2. happiness

  3. great desire

  4. brilliance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

rewoven & acclaim

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXTRANEOUS

  1. exaggerated

  2. external or foreign

  3. circumstantial

  4. false


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

[pertaining to which is outside]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXACTION

  1. aggravation

  2. demand

  3. accuracy

  4. criticism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

[or requirement]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EFFUSION

  1. cleansing

  2. dream

  3. foolish ambition

  4. unrestrained outpouring


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

[gushing utterance]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

ELIDE

  1. to omit a vowel or a syllable in speaking or writing

  2. to slip

  3. to escape detection

  4. to wear away


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

[for the sake of euphony]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXPATIATE

  1. to reconcile

  2. to discourse wildly upon

  3. to exile

  4. to be generous


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

[to amplify/enlarge upon]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

ENUNCIATE

  1. to censure publicity

  2. to state formally

  3. to emphasise

  4. to promote


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

[to declare]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXPLICATE

  1. to explain

  2. to apologise

  3. to get (one) out of difficulties

  4. to make complicated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

[to unfold the meaning of]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXTENUATE

  1. to make larger

  2. to delay

  3. to make known

  4. to excuse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

to treat (a fault) less than it seems to be

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EDIFICE

  1. pride

  2. imposing building

  3. strength

  4. beauty


Correct Option: B

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EMBELLISH

  1. to lengthen

  2. to flatter

  3. to symbolise

  4. to decorate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

[to adorn, beautify by adding ornamental features]

Directions: Pick out the synonym for the given word.

EXPIATE

  1. to make clear

  2. to atone for

  3. to forgive

  4. to talk at great length


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

[to make amends for]

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

EQUITY

  1. uncleanness

  2. unfairness

  3. unskillfulness

  4. unreadiness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anything that is fair or equitable.

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ERUDITE

  1. unsettled

  2. unlettered

  3. untalented

  4. untitled


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Erudite means learned, educated, scholarly.

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ESOTERIC

  1. unsophisticated

  2. worthless

  3. lasting

  4. generally known


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Esoteric means beyond the knowledge or understanding of most people.

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ESCHEW

  1. invest

  2. indulge

  3. maintain

  4. condemn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eschew means to shun, refrain, keep away from.

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ERUDITION

  1. boorishness

  2. prescience

  3. ignorance

  4. wealth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Erudition means learning acquired by reading and study, scholarship

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ESTIMABLE

  1. recalcitrant

  2. mendacious

  3. infamous

  4. obstinate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Estimable means that can be evaluated or worthy of esteem.

Directions: Pick out the antonym for the given word.

ESTRANGE

  1. devour

  2. ensure

  3. raise

  4. reconcile


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Estrange means to turn a person from an affectionate, friendly attitude to an indifferent or hostile one.

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