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 #381
Select the synonym of 'DISCREPANCY'.
A. Conformity
B. Difference
C. Agreement
D. Consistency

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
DISCREPANCY means a lack of compatibility; its synonym is DIFFERENCE.

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Question #382
Select the antonym of 'DISDAIN'.
A. Disrespect
B. Contempt
C. Scorn
D. Admiration

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DISDAIN means the feeling that something is unworthy; its antonym is ADMIRATION.

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Question #383
Select the synonym of 'DISGRUNTLED'.
A. Content
B. Dissatisfied
C. Happy
D. Pleased

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
DISGRUNTLED means angry or dissatisfied; its synonym is DISSATISFIED.

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Question #384
Select the antonym of 'DISPARAGE'.
A. Decry
B. Praise
C. Belittle
D. Denigrate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
DISPARAGE means to regard or represent as of little worth; its antonym is PRAISE.

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Question #385
Select the synonym of 'DISPARATE'.
A. Uniform
B. Alike
C. Similar
D. Different

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DISPARATE means essentially different; its synonym is DIFFERENT.

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Question #386
Select the antonym of 'DISPEL'.
A. Banish
B. Drive away
C. Summon
D. Eliminate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DISPEL means to make a doubt or feeling disappear; its antonym is SUMMON.

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Question #387
Select the synonym of 'DISSENT'.
A. Agreement
B. Assent
C. Conformity
D. Opposition

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DISSENT means the expression of holding a different opinion; its synonym is OPPOSITION.

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Question #388
Select the antonym of 'DISSIPATE'.
A. Accumulate
B. Disappear
C. Scatter
D. Disperse

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
DISSIPATE means to disperse or scatter; its antonym is ACCUMULATE.

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Question #389
Select the synonym of 'DISTRAUGHT'.
A. Calm
B. Composed
C. Tranquil
D. Agitated

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DISTRAUGHT means deeply upset and agitated; its synonym is AGITATED.

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Question #390
Select the antonym of 'DIVERGE'.
A. Branch
B. Fork
C. Converge
D. Separate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DIVERGE means to go in different directions; its antonym is CONVERGE.

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Question #391
Select the synonym of 'DIVEST'.
A. Endow
B. Invest
C. Strip
D. Equip

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DIVEST means to deprive of; its synonym is STRIP.

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Question #392
Select the antonym of 'DOGMATIC'.
A. Authoritarian
B. Opinionated
C. Assertive
D. Open-minded

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DOGMATIC means inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; its antonym is OPEN-MINDED.

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Question #393
Select the synonym of 'DOLEFUL'.
A. Joyful
B. Mournful
C. Cheerful
D. Merry

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
DOLEFUL means expressing sorrow; its synonym is MOURNFUL.

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Question #394
Select the antonym of 'DORMANT'.
A. Sleeping
B. Latent
C. Active
D. Inactive

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DORMANT means temporarily inactive; its antonym is ACTIVE.

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Question #395
Select the synonym of 'DUBIOUS'.
A. Certain
B. Clear
C. Doubtful
D. Sure

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DUBIOUS means hesitating or doubting; its synonym is DOUBTFUL.

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Question #396
Select the antonym of 'DULCET'.
A. Soothing
B. Sweet
C. Melodious
D. Harsh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
DULCET means sweet and soothing; its antonym is HARSH.

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Question #397
Select the synonym of 'DUPLICITY'.
A. Honesty
B. Sincerity
C. Deceitfulness
D. Transparency

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
DUPLICITY means deceitfulness; its synonym is DECEITFULNESS.

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Question #398
Select the antonym of 'DWINDLE'.
A. Grow
B. Shrink
C. Decrease
D. Wane

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
DWINDLE means to diminish gradually; its antonym is GROW.

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Question #399
Select the synonym of 'EAGER'.
A. Apathetic
B. Indifferent
C. Uninterested
D. Keen

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
EAGER means wanting to do something very much; its synonym is KEEN.

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Question #400
Select the antonym of 'EBB'.
A. Retreat
B. Wane
C. Recede
D. Flow

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
EBB means the movement of the tide out to sea; its antonym is FLOW.

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