AMCAT Contextual Vocabulary Quiz-1

Comprehend- to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
Intuit- understand or work out by instinct.
Recognize-identify from knowledge of appearance or character.
Understand- perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
Penetrate- to pass into or through

Possession-the act of having or taking into control
Custody- immediate charge and control (as over a ward or a suspect) exercised by a person or an authority
Ownership- the act, state, or right of possessing something
Conquer–overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.
Impound-seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law.

In the given sentence, "Ownership" is a suitable synonym for "Possession" because both words refer to the act of having or taking control of something.

Sumptuous-splendid and expensive-looking.
Luxurious- extremely comfortable or elegant, especially when involving great expense.
Luscious- appealing strongly to the senses; pleasingly rich.
Beautiful- pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
Ritzy- expensively stylish.

In the given sentence, "Luxurious" is a suitable synonym for "Sumptuous" because both words refer to the something that is extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

Dissuade- to advise (a person) against something
Prevent- keep (something) from happening.
Scare off- drive or keep someone away by frightening them.
Warn- to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil
Discourage- prevent or try to prevent (something) by showing disapproval or creating difficulties.

In the given sentence, "Discourage" is a suitable synonym for "Dissuade" because both words refer to to advise someone against something.

Mystery-something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Enigma-a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Secret-not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.
Problem–a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.

Dignified- having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
Upgrade- raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.
Magnify- make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
Stately-impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner.
Elevated- situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.

In the given sentence, "Elevated" is a suitable synonym for "Dignified" because both words refer to something which is showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.

Abandon-give up completely (a practice or a course of action).
Jettison-throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
Strand- leave (someone) without the means to move from somewhere.
Leave- go away from.
Ditch-get rid of or give up

Mirth-amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
Merriment- gaiety and fun
Glee- great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune.
Cheer- shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.
Laughter-the action or sound of laughing.

In the given sentence, "Mirth" is a suitable synonym for "Laughter" because both words refer to the expression of laughing.

Interim- the intervening time
Meanwhile- in the intervening period of time.
Provisional- arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
Intervening-extending or occurring between events.
Impromptu- done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.



In the given sentence, "Provisional is a suitable synonym for "Interim" because both words refer to something which is existing for the present but have possibility to be changed later .

Intemperate-having or showing a lack of self-control
Immoderate-not sensible or restrained; excessive.
Extravagant-lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Lavish-sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
Prodigal-spending money or using resources freely and recklessly;

In the given sentence, "Immoderate" is a suitable synonym for "intemperate" because both words refer to something which is exceeding just, usual, or suitable bounds.