Start here · the first lesson of Best word for the context (near-synonyms)
Best word for the context (near-synonyms)
Word Usage · for IPMAT Indore, IPMAT Rohtak and JIPMAT
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The idea
Near-synonyms differ in connotation (positive or negative shade: thrifty vs stingy, determined vs stubborn, famous vs notorious) and in register (formal or informal: commence vs kick off, inform vs fill in). This skill underlies Indore's word-usage items and its vocabulary-based fill-in-the-blanks.
Textbook vs exam method
Textbook method
Pick the word whose dictionary meaning fits the sentence.
Exam method
- Mark the attitude clue. admired, praised, delighted (positive) or avoided, disappointed, criticised (negative).
- Mark the setting. formal letter, notice, court, research paper; or casual speech.
- Sort the options. into positive/negative or formal/informal and keep the group that matches.