WBCS PRE 2022 - Testpapers

Find the synonym of ‘Covert’.

(A) Revert

(B) Secret

(D) Honest

Ans: (B) Secret

Explanation:
Synonym of Covert-
secret
private
hidden
disguised
concealed
veiled
sly
clandestine
underhand
unsuspected
surreptitious
stealthy

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

‘Philanthropist’ means

(A) Humanitarian

(B) Hater of man

(D) Lover of books

Ans: (A) Humanitarian

Explanation:
Synonym of Philanthropist-
humanitarian
patron
benefactor
giver
donor
contributor
altruist
almsgiver

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

What is the synonym of ‘Atrocity‘?

(A) Solidarity

(B) Pity

(D) Punctuality

Ans: (C) Cruelty

Explanation:
Synonym of Atrocity-
act of cruelty
wrong
crime
horror
offence
evil
outrage
cruelty
brutality
obscenity
wrongdoing
enormity
monstrosity
transgression
abomination
barbarity
villainy

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