SPPMMC TEAM - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 61

# To follow or comply with rules, principles, or agreements: This is the more common figurative meaning. # To stick fast to a surface: This is the literal meaning, often used in physical contexts. Synonyms: Comply, Follow, Stick. Example Sentences: > We must adhere to the company's dress code. > She adheres to a strict vegan diet. > The team adheres to a rigorous training schedule. > The sticker didn't adhere to the wall, so it fell off.

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# To follow or comply with rules, principles, or agreements: This is the more common figurative meaning. # To stick fast to a surface: This is the literal meaning, often used in physical contexts. Synonyms: Comply, Follow, Stick. Example Sentences: > We must adhere to the company's dress code. > She adheres to a strict vegan diet. > The team adheres to a rigorous training schedule. > The sticker didn't adhere to the wall, so it fell off.

A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another. Synonyms: As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change. As a noun: Replacement, Alternate. Example Sentences: > She found a substitute teacher for her class. > The substitute player scored the winning goal. > You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe. > The old system will be substituted by a new one.

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A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another. Synonyms: As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change. As a noun: Replacement, Alternate. Example Sentences: > She found a substitute teacher for her class. > The substitute player scored the winning goal. > You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe. > The old system will be substituted by a new one.

Insult means to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn. Synonyms of Insult: Offend, Disrespect, Humiliate, Mortify, Abuse, Scorn, Taunt. Example Sentences: > She was deeply insulted by his rude remarks. > The comedian's jokes were insulting and hurtful. > He insulted her intelligence by questioning her abilities.

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Insult means to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn. Synonyms of Insult: Offend, Disrespect, Humiliate, Mortify, Abuse, Scorn, Taunt. Example Sentences: > She was deeply insulted by his rude remarks. > The comedian's jokes were insulting and hurtful. > He insulted her intelligence by questioning her abilities.

Intricate means having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. Synonyms of Intricate: Complex, Complicated, Elaborate, Tangled, Involved. Example Sentences: > The intricate design of the tapestry took years to complete. > Solving the intricate puzzle required patience and logic. > Their relationship was intricate and often confusing.

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Intricate means having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. Synonyms of Intricate: Complex, Complicated, Elaborate, Tangled, Involved. Example Sentences: > The intricate design of the tapestry took years to complete. > Solving the intricate puzzle required patience and logic. > Their relationship was intricate and often confusing.

Fuse can have two main meanings. One is 'To melt or cause to melt, especially under heat'. Another is 'To blend or combine two or more things'. Synonyms of Fuse: To melt or cause to melt: Melt, Liquefy, Dissolve. To blend or combine: Blend, Combine, Merge, Amalgamate, Unite. Example Sentences: > The fuse in the electrical circuit fused due to overload. > The two companies fused to form a larger corporation.

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Fuse can have two main meanings. One is 'To melt or cause to melt, especially under heat'. Another is 'To blend or combine two or more things'. Synonyms of Fuse: To melt or cause to melt: Melt, Liquefy, Dissolve. To blend or combine: Blend, Combine, Merge, Amalgamate, Unite. Example Sentences: > The fuse in the electrical circuit fused due to overload. > The two companies fused to form a larger corporation.

Eradicate means to destroy completely or get rid of something unwanted. Synonyms of Eradicate: eliminate, abolish, destroy, obliterate, exterminate, annihilate, extirpate, root out, wipe out, Uproot. Example Sentences: > We must work to eradicate poverty and hunger. > Scientists are working to eradicate polio worldwide. > She is determined to eradicate her fear of public speaking.

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Eradicate means to destroy completely or get rid of something unwanted. Synonyms of Eradicate: eliminate, abolish, destroy, obliterate, exterminate, annihilate, extirpate, root out, wipe out, Uproot. Example Sentences: > We must work to eradicate poverty and hunger. > Scientists are working to eradicate polio worldwide. > She is determined to eradicate her fear of public speaking.

Stimulation refers to the act of exciting or arousing someone or something, or the state of being excited or aroused. Synonyms of Stimulation: provocation, excitement, activation, arousal, encouragement, inspiration. Example Sentences: > The stimulation of a new challenge can be invigorating. > The massage provided stimulation to the tense muscles. > Solving puzzles provides mental stimulation. > The movie's dramatic ending provided emotional stimulation.

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Stimulation refers to the act of exciting or arousing someone or something, or the state of being excited or aroused. Synonyms of Stimulation: provocation, excitement, activation, arousal, encouragement, inspiration. Example Sentences: > The stimulation of a new challenge can be invigorating. > The massage provided stimulation to the tense muscles. > Solving puzzles provides mental stimulation. > The movie's dramatic ending provided emotional stimulation.

Fraudulent means deceitful and dishonest, often involving illegal activity. It implies the intention to deceive others for personal gain. Synonyms of Fraudulent: deceitful, dishonest, forged, cheating. Example Sentences: > The company was accused of fraudulent accounting practices. > The police seized a large quantity of fraudulent luxury goods. > The victim realized too late that the email was a fraudulent attempt to steal personal information.

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Fraudulent means deceitful and dishonest, often involving illegal activity. It implies the intention to deceive others for personal gain. Synonyms of Fraudulent: deceitful, dishonest, forged, cheating. Example Sentences: > The company was accused of fraudulent accounting practices. > The police seized a large quantity of fraudulent luxury goods. > The victim realized too late that the email was a fraudulent attempt to steal personal information.

Reconcile means to restore friendly relations or to make compatible or consistent. Synonyms of Reconcile: adjust, harmonize, integrate, resolve, reunite. Example Sentences: > The couple tried to reconcile their differences, but it was too late. > He reconciled himself to the idea of living alone. > The two countries have been trying to reconcile their conflicting interests.

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Reconcile means to restore friendly relations or to make compatible or consistent. Synonyms of Reconcile: adjust, harmonize, integrate, resolve, reunite. Example Sentences: > The couple tried to reconcile their differences, but it was too late. > He reconciled himself to the idea of living alone. > The two countries have been trying to reconcile their conflicting interests.

Morose means sullen and ill-tempered, often displaying a gloomy attitude. It suggests a persistent state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. Synonyms for "Morose": Sullen: Bad-tempered and gloomy. Gloomy: Dark and depressing. Sulky: Bad-tempered and resentful, often refusing to speak. Dour: Stern, gloomy, and unfriendly. Crabby: Bad-tempered and irritable. Grouchy: Bad-tempered and complaining. Surly: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.

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Morose means sullen and ill-tempered, often displaying a gloomy attitude. It suggests a persistent state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. Synonyms for "Morose": Sullen: Bad-tempered and gloomy. Gloomy: Dark and depressing. Sulky: Bad-tempered and resentful, often refusing to speak. Dour: Stern, gloomy, and unfriendly. Crabby: Bad-tempered and irritable. Grouchy: Bad-tempered and complaining. Surly: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.