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 #561
Which word is an antonym for 'BELIE'?
A. Confirm
B. Conceal
C. Contradict
D. Disguise
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Belie' means to fail to fulfill or justify a claim or expectation; to betray or contradict. 'Confirm' is the antonym.
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Question #562
What is the antonym of 'CACOPHONOUS'?
A. Harmonious
B. Noisy
C. Loud
D. Harsh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Cacophonous' describes a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. 'Harmonious' is its antonym.
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Question #563
Find the antonym of the word: DISSONANCE
A. Harmony
B. Clashing
C. Discord
D. Friction
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Dissonance' refers to a lack of harmony among musical notes or a tension or clash resulting from disharmonious elements. 'Harmony' is the antonym.
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Question #564
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'ENIGMATIC'.
A. Puzzling
B. Obvious
C. Clear
D. Simple
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Enigmatic' means mysterious or difficult to understand, making 'Puzzling' the correct synonym.
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Question #565
Choose the antonym of 'VIVACIOUS'.
A. Dull
B. Spirited
C. Energetic
D. Lively
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Vivacious' means lively or animated, so its antonym is 'Dull'.
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Question #566
Which of the following is the closest synonym of 'OBSTREPEROUS'?
A. Quiet
B. Gentle
C. Boisterous
D. Calm
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Obstreperous' means noisy and difficult to control, thus 'Boisterous' is the closest synonym.
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Question #567
Select the antonym for 'EPHEMERAL'.
A. Perpetual
B. Brief
C. Transient
D. Temporary
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Ephemeral' means short-lived. Its antonym is 'Perpetual', meaning everlasting.
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Question #568
What is the synonym of 'ABSTAIN'?
A. Indulge
B. Involve
C. Participate
D. Refrain
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Abstain' means to restrain oneself from doing something, which is synonymous with 'Refrain'.
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Question #569
Choose the antonym of 'MITIGATE'.
A. Reduce
B. Alleviate
C. Lessen
D. Aggravate
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Mitigate' means to make less severe. 'Aggravate' means to make worse, which is its antonym.
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Question #570
Select the most appropriate synonym of 'LUGUBRIOUS'.
A. Cheerful
B. Bright
C. Radiant
D. Mournful
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Lugubrious' means looking or sounding sad and dismal, synonymous with 'Mournful'.
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Question #571
What is the antonym of 'MAGNANIMOUS'?
A. Benevolent
B. Noble
C. Generous
D. Selfish
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Magnanimous' means generous or forgiving. Its antonym is 'Selfish'.
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Question #572
Which word is a synonym of 'CAPRICIOUS'?
A. Fickle
B. Stable
C. Steadfast
D. Constant
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Capricious' means given to sudden changes in mood or behavior, synonymous with 'Fickle'.
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Question #573
Select the antonym of 'VENERATE'.
A. Revere
B. Despise
C. Respect
D. Adore
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Venerate' means to regard with great respect. 'Despise' means to hate, making it the antonym.
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Question #574
What is the synonym of 'PUSILLANIMOUS'?
A. Bold
B. Courageous
C. Brave
D. Cowardly
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Pusillanimous' means showing a lack of courage, synonymous with 'Cowardly'.
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Question #575
Choose the antonym of 'ARDENT'.
A. Passionate
B. Indifferent
C. Enthusiastic
D. Fervent
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ardent' means very enthusiastic or passionate. Its antonym is 'Indifferent'.
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Question #576
Select the synonym of 'TACITURN'.
A. Loqacious
B. Talkative
C. Reserved
D. Garrulous
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech, synonymous with 'Reserved'.
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Question #577
What is the antonym of 'PRODIGAL'?
A. Spendthrift
B. Wasteful
C. Extravagant
D. Frugal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Prodigal' means wasteful. Its antonym is 'Frugal', meaning economical.
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Question #578
Which word is a synonym of 'BENIGN'?
A. Hostile
B. Harmless
C. Malignant
D. Harmful
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Benign' means gentle and harmless, synonymous with 'Harmless'.
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Question #579
Select the antonym of 'OSTENTATIOUS'.
A. Showy
B. Flamboyant
C. Modest
D. Flashy
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Ostentatious' means showy or designed to impress. Its antonym is 'Modest'.
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Question #580
What is the synonym of 'VERBOSE'?
A. Concise
B. Terse
C. Wordy
D. Succinct
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Verbose' means using more words than needed, synonymous with 'Wordy'.
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