Vocabulary Test 55

A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
The word 'swift' means something happening quickly or promptly, for example, 'a miraculously swift recovery'.
From the options, 'speedy' means 'done quickly, moving quickly', for example, 'a speedy recovery'. It is synonymous with 'swift', both mean quick. Hence option B is correct.
'Move' means 'to change position', for example, 'Please move over there.' It refers to a change in position or direction whereas 'swift' refers to speed or pace. Hence option A is incorrect.
'Leisurely' means an unhurried manner, relaxed manner. It is the opposite of 'swift', it is an antonym; hence option C is incorrect.
Similarly, 'sluggish' means 'slow-moving, inactive'; it has an opposite meaning to the given word, hence option D is incorrect.

The given word 'liberal' means 'occurring in abundant amounts', for example, 'apply butter liberally on the toast'.
A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another. From the options, 'generous' means 'plentiful, more than necessary', for example, 'apply butter generously on the toast'.
These two examples have similar meanings, hence option B is the synonym.
'Miserly' means pitiably small or inadequate. It does not mean the same as 'liberal'.
'Visionary' refers to a person who has great ideas about the future, it is in no way connected to the given word.
'Imaginative' refers to a quality of being creative and has no connection to 'generous'.
Hence options A, C, and D are incorrect.

The given word 'predominant' means 'having control or power', for example, 'a predominant ruling party.' We need to choose its synonym, i.e., the word that is similar in meaning to it.
From the options, 'important' means 'of great significance or value', like 'an important ruler'. Hence it is a synonym and option B is correct.
'Subordinate' is the opposite of predominant, it means 'of less importance or value', hence it isn't the synonym.
'Secondary' is also opposite in meaning: less important than.
Similarly, 'inferior' means 'lower in rank or ability'.
Hence options A, C, and D are incorrect.

A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
The given word 'synopsis' means 'a brief summary or an outline of a play, story or chapter'. For example, 'The synopsis of the book is written on its back cover.'
From the options, 'summary' means the same thing: a brief account of the main points of something. Consider the sentence- The summary of the chapter is given on the front page. Hence 'summary' is a synonym of 'synopsis' and option D is correct.
'Index' is an alphabetical list of names or chapters with reference to their page numbers in a book. It refers to names and titles, and not the content of those titles. Hence it isn't a synonym of 'synopsis' and option A is incorrect.
'Mixture' is a substance that is made by blending other substances together. It does not mean the same as 'synopsis', hence option B is incorrect.
4. 'Puzzle' refers to something that is difficult to understand. It does not mean the same as 'synopsis', hence option C is incorrect.

'Put on' is the correct option as it implies an act or instance of putting something on. 

A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
The given word 'valour' means 'great courage required to face danger', for example, 'He was given an award for his act of valour during the war.'.
From the options, 'courage' means the same: strength and bravery to deal with a difficult or dangerous situation. The sentence 'He was given an award for his bravery during the war' means the same as the previous sentence. Hence option C is correct.
'Cowardice' refers to the lack of bravery, whereas 'valour' is the presence of it. Hence option A is incorrect.
'Wise' is a quality that means 'having knowledge, experience and good judgment'. It is not related to 'valour.' Hence option B is incorrect.
'Beautiful' is an aesthetic quality that makes something attractive and pleasing to look at. Hence option D is incorrect.

Here, 'went off' is correct because it means to explode suddenly, to burst forth or break out suddenly or noisily.

The context refers to Robert preparing to wear his shirt. Hence, B is correct as "doing up" is "fastening the buttons of a shirt". 
A is incorrect as "hanging up" means breaking a telephone connection.
C is incorrect as "making up" refers  to assembling something. Buttons in a shirt are not assembled.
D is incorrect as "looking up" means  to seek someone out for  a brief visit. 

The correct answer is Option C.

The correct answer is Option B.