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 #581
Choose the antonym of 'PERSECUTE'.
A. Hound
B. Oppress
C. Protect
D. Torment
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Persecute' means to harass or oppress. Its antonym is 'Protect'.
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Question #582
Select the synonym of 'FACETIOUS'.
A. Serious
B. Grave
C. Humorous
D. Solemn
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Facetious' means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor, synonymous with 'Humorous'.
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Question #583
What is the antonym of 'SQUALID'?
A. Sordid
B. Clean
C. Dirty
D. Filthy
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Squalid' means extremely dirty and unpleasant. Its antonym is 'Clean'.
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Question #584
Which word is a synonym of 'TENACIOUS'?
A. Irresolute
B. Weak
C. Yielding
D. Persistent
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Tenacious' means tending to keep a firm hold, persistent, or stubborn. 'Persistent' is the synonym.
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Question #585
Select the antonym of 'EUROPEAN'? (In the context of the word 'INSULAR')
A. Provincial
B. Cosmopolitan
C. Narrow-minded
D. Parochial
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Insular' means ignorant of or uninterested in cultures outside one's own, synonymous with narrow-minded. Its antonym is 'Cosmopolitan'.
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Question #586
What is the synonym of 'EDIFY'?
A. Neglect
B. Confuse
C. Deceive
D. Enlighten
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Edify' means to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually. 'Enlighten' is the correct synonym.
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Question #587
Choose the antonym of 'LIBERAL' (in a political/economic context).
A. Tolerant
B. Broad-minded
C. Conservative
D. Progressive
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
In a political context, 'Liberal' favors social reform and freedom. Its antonym is 'Conservative'.
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Question #588
Select the synonym of 'JUXTAPOSE'.
A. Compare
B. Separate
C. Isolate
D. Distinguish
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Juxtapose' means to place close together for comparison. 'Compare' is the closest synonym.
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Question #589
What is the antonym of 'SUBLIME'?
A. Grand
B. Majestic
C. Base
D. Lofty
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Sublime' means of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration. Its antonym is 'Base' meaning low or mean.
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Question #590
Which word is a synonym of 'PENCHANT'?
A. Aversion
B. Dislike
C. Inclination
D. Repulsion
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Penchant' means a strong or habitual inclination. 'Inclination' is the synonym.
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Question #591
Select the antonym of 'SACRILEGE'.
A. Blasphemy
B. Desecration
C. Profanity
D. Reverence
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Sacrilege' means violation of something sacred. Its antonym is 'Reverence'.
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Question #592
What is the synonym of 'TURBULENT'?
A. Agitated
B. Calm
C. Peaceful
D. Serene
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Turbulent' means characterized by conflict or disorder. 'Agitated' is the synonym.
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Question #593
Choose the antonym of 'AFFABLE'.
A. Genial
B. Cordial
C. Rude
D. Friendly
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Affable' means friendly and easy to talk to. Its antonym is 'Rude'.
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Question #594
Select the synonym of 'MENDACIOUS'.
A. Truthful
B. Honest
C. Lying
D. Sincere
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Mendacious' means not telling the truth, synonymous with 'Lying'.
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Question #595
What is the antonym of 'CONCILIATE'?
A. Provoke
B. Placate
C. Pacify
D. Appease
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Conciliate' means to stop someone from being angry. 'Provoke' means to stimulate anger, making it the antonym.
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Question #596
Which word is a synonym of 'PERUSE'?
A. Glance
B. Ignore
C. Overlook
D. Scrutinize
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Peruse' means to read or examine thoroughly. 'Scrutinize' is the synonym.
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Question #597
Select the antonym of 'INTREPID'.
A. Courageous
B. Valiant
C. Fearless
D. Timid
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Intrepid' means fearless and adventurous. Its antonym is 'Timid'.
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Question #598
What is the synonym of 'DILATORY'?
A. Punctual
B. Prompt
C. Tardy
D. Swift
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Dilatory' means slow to act. 'Tardy' means delayed, which is the synonym.
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Question #599
Choose the antonym of 'SUBSIDE'.
A. Intensify
B. Diminish
C. Abate
D. Ebb
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Subside' means to become less strong. Its antonym is 'Intensify'.
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Question #600
Select the synonym of 'MOROSE'.
A. Joyful
B. Optimistic
C. Gloomy
D. Cheerful
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Morose' means sullen and gloomy. 'Gloomy' is the synonym.
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