SYNONYMS - ENGLISH (REET LEVEL I & II) 

General instruction:-  ?? In the following section each item consists of a word or a phrase which is bold in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phases. Select the word or phrase which is synonymous in meaning to the word in bold.

1. OSTENSIBLY A) Actually B) Appropriately C) Apparently✅ D) Cunningly

2. RETRIBUTION A) Contempt B) Unusual C) Punishment✅ D) Discount

3. ATTRITION A) Harassment✅ B) Decline C) Suffering D) Attraction

4. AFFABLE A) Friendly✅ B) Cheerful C) Helpful D) Neutral

5. CONNOISSEUR A) Ignorant B) Interpreter C) Delinquent D) Lover of art✅

6. WHIMPER A) Prevent B) Cry✅ C) Instigate D) Pacify

7. EXCRUCIATE A) Refine B) Torture✅ C) Extract D) Imprison

8. WATCHFULNESS A) Supervision B) Custody C) Superintendence D) Vigil✅

9. GRATIFY A) Thrifty B) Satisfaction✅ C) Deceive D) Pretend

10. MAGNATE A) Tycoon✅ B) Senior executive C) Non-magnetic D) Symbolic