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 #521
Select the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'GUILE'.
A. Trickery
B. Candor
C. Deceit
D. Cunning
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Guile' refers to sly or cunning intelligence. 'Candor', meaning the quality of being open and honest, is its antonym.
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Question #522
Identify the antonym for 'HOMOGENEOUS'.
A. Uniform
B. Similar
C. Heterogeneous
D. Identical
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Homogeneous' means of the same kind. The opposite is 'Heterogeneous', meaning diverse in character or content.
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Question #523
Choose the antonym for 'INSIPID'.
A. Flavorless
B. Bland
C. Flavorful
D. Vapid
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Insipid' means lacking flavor. 'Flavorful' is the direct antonym.
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Question #524
What is the antonym of 'LOQUACIOUS'?
A. Garrulous
B. Taciturn
C. Talkative
D. Chatty
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Loquacious' means tending to talk a great deal. 'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
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Question #525
Find the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'MALLEABLE'.
A. Adaptable
B. Pliable
C. Rigid
D. Flexible
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Malleable' means able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking. 'Rigid' is its opposite.
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Question #526
Select the antonym of 'NONCHALANT'.
A. Anxious
B. Composed
C. Unconcerned
D. Calm
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Nonchalant' means feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed. 'Anxious' serves as its antonym.
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Question #527
Identify the antonym for 'OBDURATE'.
A. Obstinate
B. Compliant
C. Inflexible
D. Stubborn
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. 'Compliant' is the opposite.
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Question #528
Choose the correct antonym for 'PALLIATE'.
A. Mitigate
B. Aggravate
C. Alleviate
D. Soothe
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Palliate' means to make a disease or its symptoms less severe. To 'Aggravate' means to make a problem or condition worse.
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Question #529
Which word is an antonym for 'QUERULOUS'?
A. Petulant
B. Whining
C. Cheerful
D. Complaining
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Querulous' means complaining in a petulant or whining manner. 'Cheerful' is the best antonym.
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Question #530
What is the antonym of 'RECALCITRANT'?
A. Obstinate
B. Defiant
C. Submissive
D. Rebellious
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Recalcitrant' describes having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority. 'Submissive' is its antonym.
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Question #531
Find the antonym of the word: SPORADIC
A. Intermittent
B. Frequent
C. Irregular
D. Occasional
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Sporadic' means occurring at irregular intervals. Its antonym is 'Frequent' or constant.
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Question #532
Select the word that is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'TACITURN'.
A. Silent
B. Talkative
C. Quiet
D. Reticent
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech. The antonym is 'Talkative'.
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Question #533
Identify the antonym for 'URBANE'.
A. Uncouth
B. Sophisticated
C. Suave
D. Refined
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Urbane' refers to a person who is suave, courteous, and refined in manner. 'Uncouth', meaning lacking good manners, is its antonym.
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Question #534
Choose the antonym for 'VENERATE'.
A. Respect
B. Revere
C. Honor
D. Despise
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Venerate' means to regard with great respect; to revere. 'Despise' is its exact opposite.
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Question #535
What is the antonym of 'AMBIGUOUS'?
A. Vague
B. Obscure
C. Clear
D. Uncertain
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; unclear. The opposite is 'Clear'.
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Question #536
Find the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'CANDID'.
A. Honest
B. Outspoken
C. Deceitful
D. Frank
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Candid' means truthful and straightforward. 'Deceitful' is the antonym.
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Question #537
Select the antonym of 'DOCILE'.
A. Defiant
B. Compliant
C. Obedient
D. Submissive
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Docile' means ready to accept control or instruction. 'Defiant' is the antonym.
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Question #538
Identify the antonym for 'ELOQUENT'.
A. Persuasive
B. Inarticulate
C. Fluent
D. Expressive
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Eloquent' means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. 'Inarticulate' is the opposite.
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Question #539
Choose the correct antonym for 'FERVENT'.
A. Ardent
B. Apathetic
C. Zealous
D. Passionate
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Fervent' means displaying a passionate intensity. 'Apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest, making it an antonym.
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Question #540
Which word is an antonym for 'GRANDIOSE'?
A. Magnificent
B. Pompous
C. Modest
D. Majestic
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Grandiose' refers to something impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so. 'Modest' is the opposite.
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