Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.”
The accepted answer is A. Contradict. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.” is answered by Contradict (option A). Option B (“Fleeting”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Contradict. Option C (“Confirm”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Contradict. Remaining alternatives (Rude) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Contradict is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Contradict ✓
- B. Fleeting
Why not B: “Fleeting” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Contradict. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.” is answered by Contradict (option A). Option B (“Fleeting”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- C. Confirm
Why not C: “Confirm” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Contradict. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.” is answered by Contradict (option A). Option B (“Fleeting”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- D. Rude
Why not D: “Rude” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Contradict. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.” is answered by Contradict (option A). Option B (“Fleeting”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
Correct answer
A. Contradict
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Belie'.” is answered by Contradict (option A). Option B (“Fleeting”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Contradict. Option C (“Confirm”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Contradict. Remaining alternatives (Rude) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Contradict is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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