WBCS PRE 2019 - Testpapers

Replace the underlined word with a suitable word

The tranquillity and sanctity of the place soothed us.

(A) Security

(B) Holiness

(D) Placidity

Ans: (B) Holiness

Explanation:
Synonym of sanctity-
holiness
grace
goodness
devotion
purity
spirituality
righteousness
piety
godliness
religiousness
sanctitude

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/sanctity

Find the appropriate synonym of the word ‘Indefatigable‘.

(A) Tireless

(B) Indomitable

(D) Incompatible

Ans: (A) Tireless

Explanation:
Synonym of Indefatigable-
tireless
dogged
persevering
patient
relentless
diligent
inexhaustible
unremitting
assiduous
unflagging
untiring
sedulous
pertinacious
unwearying
unwearied

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/indefatigable

The word ‘beleaguered‘ means

(A) Belittled

(B) Benefited

(D) Irritated

Ans: (C) Troubled

Explanation:
Synonym of beleaguered-
harassed
troubled
plagued
tormented
hassled (informal)
aggravated (informal)
badgered
persecuted
pestered
vexed
put upon

Reference Link: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/beleaguered