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Synonyms

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Choose the correct synonym of the word: 'Genteel'.

Uncouth

Genial

Gentle

Refined

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Uncouth means lacking refinement or manners - actually the opposite of genteel.

Option 2 -> Genial means friendly and cheerful - different from the refinement that genteel implies.

Option 3 -> Gentle means kind and mild-mannered - focuses on temperament rather than social refinement.

Option 4 -> Refined means cultured, elegant, and well-mannered - captures the essence of genteel.

Hence, Option 4: Refined -> Genteel describes someone who is polished, sophisticated, and possesses refined manners characteristic of upper social classes, making "refined" the perfect synonym -> correct

2023: 24 May Shift 3

Match the words in List - I with the Synonyms given in List - II.

List - I	List - II
(A) authentic	(I) adjoining
(B) contrary	(II) genuine
(C) adjacent	(III) fragile
(D) brittle	(IV) dissimilar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Choose the word similar in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:

Vitality and zest for life were at a vanishing point, spirituality glowed but in fitful embers.

2022: 16 Sep Shift 1

From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word

"Listless"

2023: 23 June Shift 3

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I	List - II
(A) customary	(I) raise
(B) glean	(II) usual
(C) broach	(III) gather
(D) refrain	(IV) stop

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2023: 10 June Shift 2

Choose the synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence:

The showroom has been refurbished recently.

A. sold

B. renovated

C. cleaned

D. shifted

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the following underlined word:

A severe dog bite in his youth has left him with an aversion for all canines.

Choose the correct synonym of the word: 'Genteel'.

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