Definition of synonyms: a word or expression that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the same language. Simply put, thus synonyms are words or expressions having the same or nearly the same meaning.

Here are some examples of synonyms

1. Appease: calm, pacify
2. Aid: help, assist
3. Assemble: put together, gather, collect
4. Academy: college, school
5. Beside: next to
6. Big: hefty, large, great
7. Arrange: prepare
8. Ancient: old, aged, elderly
9. Abhor: dislike, hate, disdain.
10. Ache: pain, hurt

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

1. Mary was kept in solitary [person or thing alone, with no other people or thing around] confinement.
   A. idle [not working hard; Lazy]
   B. quiet [making very little noise]
   C. lonely [a situation or period of time spent alone unhappy because you have no friends to talk to]
   D. harsh [cruel, severe and unkind]
   Answer: Mary was kept in lonely confinement.
2. Buba has a very alluring [attractive and exciting in a mysterious way] personality.
   A. attractive [having features or quality that makes something seem interesting and enjoyable] B. intricate [having a lot of different parts and small details that fit together]
   C. deceptive [intended to make somebody believe something that is not true]
   D. interesting [exciting or unusual]
   Answer: Buba has a very attractive personality.
3. Hard drugs are detrimental [causing damage or harm] to health.
   A. paramount [more important than anything else] B. ineffective [not having any effect] C. necessary [needed or required]
   D. harmful [damaging injuries]
   Answer: Hard drugs are harmful to health.
4. My father remains inflexible [not flexible not capable of bending] once he has taken a decision.
   A. certain [sure, positive not doubting]
   B. relaxed [eased or loosened] C. permanent [without end, eternal]
   D. unyielding [not giving in, not bending or stubborn]
   Answer: My father remains unyielding once he has taken a decision.