Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Semester 2 Synonyms


Syllabus Details 

  1. Assertive skills -  chapter 4, The Verger written by Somerset Maugham
  1. Learning skills - chapter 5, Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy
  1. Adaptability skills - chapter 8, Senor Payroll by William E. Barrett
  1. Non-verbal communication skills - chapter 9, A Real Good Smile by Bill Naughton




Synonyms - Word Meaning

  1. Alpaca -
  2. Complacence
  3. Disconcerting
  4. Chancel
  5. Genuflect
  6. Cassock
  7. Discreet
  8. Congregation
  9. Surpliced
  10. Refectory
  11. Jockeyed
  12. Obsequious 
  13. Ecclesiastical
  14. Deportment
  15. Irreproachable
  16. Unimpeachable
  17. Sallow
  18. Lamentable 
  19. Prudence 
  20. Latitude 



Answers


Alpaca –South American mammal valued for wool, llama-like animal, camelid  
Complacence – self-satisfaction, smugness, contentment  
Disconcerting – discomfort, unsettling, disturbing, bewildering  
Chancel – sanctuary, altar area, choir  
Genuflect – kneel, bow  
Cassock – clerical robe, gown, vestment  
Discreet – prudent, cautious, tactful  
Congregation – assembly, gathering, parish  
Surpliced – robed, vested, cassocked  
Refectory – dining hall, mess hall, canteen  
Jockeyed – maneuvered, schemed, manipulated  
Obsequious – servile, sycophantic, fawning  
Ecclesiastical – churchly, clerical, religious  
Deportment – behavior, demeanor, conduct  
Irreproachable – blameless, faultless, impeccable  
Unimpeachable – unquestionable, reliable, flawless  
Sallow – yellowish, pale, wan  
Lamentable – pitiable, distressing, deplorable  
Prudence – wisdom, caution, foresight  
Latitude – freedom, scope

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