Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

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Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

Practice Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Improve your English vocabulary by learning words with similar and opposite meanings through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #261
Select the synonym of 'CHICANERY'.
A. Deception
B. Openness
C. Honesty
D. Sincerity

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CHICANERY means the use of trickery to achieve a purpose; its synonym is DECEPTION.

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Question #262
Select the antonym of 'CHIMERICAL'.
A. Realistic
B. Visionary
C. Fanciful
D. Imaginary

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CHIMERICAL means hoped for but illusory; its antonym is REALISTIC.

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Question #263
Select the synonym of 'CHRONICLE'.
A. Record
B. Ignore
C. Forget
D. Erase

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CHRONICLE means a written account of events; its synonym is RECORD.

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Question #264
Select the antonym of 'CIRCUMSPECT'.
A. Prudent
B. Wary
C. Cautious
D. Reckless

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CIRCUMSPECT means wary and unwilling to take risks; its antonym is RECKLESS.

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Question #265
Select the synonym of 'CIRCUMVENT'.
A. Aid
B. Facilitate
C. Assist
D. Bypass

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CIRCUMVENT means to find a way around; its synonym is BYPASS.

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Question #266
Select the antonym of 'CLAIRVOYANT'.
A. Insightful
B. Perceptive
C. Prophetic
D. Oblivious

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CLAIRVOYANT means having an ability to perceive beyond the senses; its antonym is OBLIVIOUS.

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Question #267
Select the synonym of 'CLANDESTINE'.
A. Open
B. Secret
C. Public
D. Overt

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CLANDESTINE means kept secret or done secretively; its synonym is SECRET.

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Question #268
Select the antonym of 'CLEMENCY'.
A. Mercy
B. Leniency
C. Forgiveness
D. Harshness

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CLEMENCY means mercy; its antonym is HARSHNESS.

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Question #269
Select the synonym of 'COALESCE'.
A. Split
B. Divide
C. Unite
D. Separate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COALESCE means to come together to form one mass; its synonym is UNITE.

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Question #270
Select the antonym of 'COERCE'.
A. Pressurize
B. Force
C. Persuade
D. Compel

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COERCE means to force to act; its antonym is PERSUADE.

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Question #271
Select the synonym of 'COGENT'.
A. Unsound
B. Convincing
C. Weak
D. Ineffective

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
COGENT means clear, logical, and convincing; its synonym is CONVINCING.

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Question #272
Select the antonym of 'COGNIZANT'.
A. Conscious
B. Mindful
C. Ignorant
D. Aware

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COGNIZANT means having knowledge; its antonym is IGNORANT.

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Question #273
Select the synonym of 'COHERENT'.
A. Confused
B. Incoherent
C. Logical
D. Disjointed

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COHERENT means logical and consistent; its synonym is LOGICAL.

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Question #274
Select the antonym of 'COLLABORATE'.
A. Work alone
B. Team up
C. Join forces
D. Cooperate

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
COLLABORATE means to work jointly; its antonym is WORK ALONE.

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Question #275
Select the synonym of 'COLLUSION'.
A. Dispute
B. Conspiracy
C. Conflict
D. Competition

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
COLLUSION means secret cooperation for a deceitful purpose; its synonym is CONSPIRACY.

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Question #276
Select the antonym of 'COMMENCE'.
A. Begin
B. Initiate
C. Cease
D. Start

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COMMENCE means to begin; its antonym is CEASE.

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Question #277
Select the synonym of 'COMMEND'.
A. Blame
B. Condemn
C. Praise
D. Criticize

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COMMEND means to praise formally; its synonym is PRAISE.

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Question #278
Select the antonym of 'COMMISERATE'.
A. Comfort
B. Console
C. Sympathize
D. Ignore

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
COMMISERATE means to express sympathy; its antonym is IGNORE.

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Question #279
Select the synonym of 'COMMODIOUS'.
A. Roomy
B. Cramped
C. Narrow
D. Limited

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
COMMODIOUS means roomy and comfortable; its synonym is ROOMY.

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Question #280
Select the antonym of 'COMPATIBLE'.
A. Matching
B. Harmonious
C. Incompatible
D. Consistent

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
COMPATIBLE means able to exist together; its antonym is INCOMPATIBLE.

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