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 #621
Select the antonym of 'FRIVOLOUS'.
A. Trivial
B. Serious
C. Flippant
D. Giddy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Frivolous' means not having any serious purpose. Its antonym is 'Serious'.

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Question #622
What is the synonym of 'OBDURATE'?
A. Stubborn
B. Flexible
C. Yielding
D. Compliant

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Obdurate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion. 'Stubborn' is the synonym.

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Question #623
Choose the antonym of 'SUCCINCT'.
A. Verbose
B. Terse
C. Concise
D. Brief

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Succinct' means briefly and clearly expressed. Its antonym is 'Verbose'.

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Question #624
Select the synonym of 'GERMANE'.
A. Extraneous
B. Relevant
C. Irrelevant
D. Unrelated

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Germane' means relevant to a subject under consideration. 'Relevant' is the synonym.

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Question #625
What is the antonym of 'BELLICOSE'?
A. Peaceful
B. Pugnacious
C. Aggressive
D. Combative

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Bellicose' means demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. Its antonym is 'Peaceful'.

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Question #626
Which word is a synonym of 'QUIXOTIC'?
A. Idealistic
B. Realistic
C. Rational
D. Practical

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Quixotic' means exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic. 'Idealistic' is the synonym.

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Question #627
Select the antonym of 'INEXORABLE'.
A. Yielding
B. Unyielding
C. Remorseless
D. Relentless

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Inexorable' means impossible to stop or prevent. Its antonym is 'Yielding'.

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Question #628
What is the synonym of 'PERFIDIOUS'?
A. Loyal
B. Treacherous
C. Reliable
D. Faithful

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Perfidious' means deceitful and untrustworthy. 'Treacherous' is the synonym.

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Question #629
Choose the antonym of 'TEMPESTUOUS'.
A. Calm
B. Turbulent
C. Stormy
D. Volatile

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Tempestuous' means characterized by strong and turbulent emotion. Its antonym is 'Calm'.

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Question #630
Select the synonym of 'IMPUGN'.
A. Challenge
B. Defend
C. Support
D. Uphold

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Impugn' means to dispute the truth or validity of something. 'Challenge' is the synonym.

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Question #631
What is the antonym of 'ASSIDUOUS'?
A. Diligent
B. Industrious
C. Persevering
D. Lazy

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Assiduous' means showing great care and perseverance. Its antonym is 'Lazy'.

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Question #632
Which word is a synonym of 'ENERVATE'?
A. Invigorate
B. Fortify
C. Weaken
D. Strengthen

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Enervate' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy. 'Weaken' is the synonym.

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Question #633
Select the antonym of 'SATURNINE'.
A. Cheerful
B. Sullen
C. Gloomy
D. Morose

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Saturnine' means sluggish and gloomy. Its antonym is 'Cheerful'.

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Question #634
What is the synonym of 'APOTHEOSIS'?
A. Culmination
B. Degradation
C. Humiliation
D. Demotion

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Apotheosis' means the highest point in the development of something. 'Culmination' is the synonym.

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Question #635
Choose the antonym of 'LIMPID'.
A. Clear
B. Transparent
C. Lucid
D. Murky

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Limp id' means completely clear and transparent. Its antonym is 'Murky'.

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Question #636
Select the synonym of 'PROSCRIBE'.
A. Allow
B. Authorize
C. Permit
D. Forbid

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Proscribe' means to forbid something. 'Forbid' is the synonym.

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Question #637
What is the antonym of 'EQUANIMITY'?
A. Agitation
B. Calmness
C. Poise
D. Composure

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Equanimity' means mental calmness and composure. Its antonym is 'Agitation'.

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Question #638
Which word is a synonym of 'TRUCULENT'?
A. Gentle
B. Kind
C. Meek
D. Aggressive

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Truculent' means eager or quick to argue or fight. 'Aggressive' is the synonym.

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Question #639
Select the antonym of 'OBSEQUIOUS'.
A. Assertive
B. Servile
C. Subservient
D. Fawning

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Obsequious' means obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. Its antonym is 'Assertive'.

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Question #640
What is the synonym of 'ABSTEMIOUS'?
A. Gluttonous
B. Excessive
C. Moderate
D. Intemperate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Abstemious' means not self-indulgent, especially regarding food or drink. 'Moderate' is the synonym.

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