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 #641
Choose the antonym of 'CONTUMACIOUS'.
A. Mutinous
B. Submissive
C. Rebellious
D. Insubordinate

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Contumacious' means stubbornly or willfully disobedient. Its antonym is 'Submissive'.

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Question #642
Select the synonym of 'PHLEGMATIC'.
A. Passionate
B. Excitable
C. Emotional
D. Calm

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Phlegmatic' means having an unemotional and calm disposition. 'Calm' is the synonym.

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Question #643
What is the antonym of 'SPURIOUS'?
A. Fake
B. Genuine
C. Counterfeit
D. Bogus

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Spurious' means false or fake. Its antonym is 'Genuine'.

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Question #644
Which word is a synonym of 'INVIDIOUS'?
A. Admirable
B. Desirable
C. Unpleasant
D. Pleasant

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Invidious' means likely to cause resentment. 'Unpleasant' is the closest synonym.

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Question #645
Select the antonym of 'TRAVESTY'.
A. Caricature
B. Parody
C. Tribute
D. Mockery

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Travesty' means a false, absurd, or distorted representation. Its antonym is 'Tribute'.

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Question #646
What is the synonym of 'PEREMPTORY'?
A. Imperative
B. Hesitant
C. Indecisive
D. Tentative

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Peremptory' means leaving no opportunity for refusal or denial. 'Imperative' is the synonym.

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Question #647
Choose the antonym of 'AUGUST'.
A. Splendid
B. Humble
C. Majestic
D. Grand

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'August' means respected and impressive. Its antonym is 'Humble'.

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Question #648
Select the synonym of 'PROCLIVITY'.
A. Antipathy
B. Aversion
C. Disinclination
D. Tendency

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Proclivity' means a tendency to choose or do something. 'Tendency' is the synonym.

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Question #649
What is the antonym of 'SALUBRIOUS'?
A. Wholesome
B. Hygienic
C. Healthy
D. Unwholesome

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Salubrious' means health-giving. Its antonym is 'Unwholesome'.

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Question #650
Which word is a synonym of 'DISPARAGE'?
A. Applaud
B. Praise
C. Belittle
D. Elogiate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Disparage' means to belittle. 'Belittle' is the synonym.

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Question #651
Select the antonym of 'FATUOUS'.
A. Foolish
B. Silly
C. Idiotic
D. Sensible

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Fatuous' means silly and pointless. Its antonym is 'Sensible'.

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Question #652
What is the synonym of 'LACONIC'?
A. Wordy
B. Brief
C. Prolix
D. Verbose

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Laconic' means using very few words. 'Brief' is the synonym.

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Question #653
Choose the antonym of 'PEDANTIC'.
A. Unscholarly
B. Bookish
C. Scholarly
D. Learned

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Pedantic' means showing off learning. Its antonym is 'Unscholarly'.

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Question #654
What is the antonym of 'REPREHENSIBLE'?
A. Blameworthy
B. Culpable
C. Censurable
D. Praiseworthy

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Reprehensible' means deserving censure or blame. Its antonym is 'Praiseworthy'.

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Question #655
Which word is a synonym of 'NOXIOUS'?
A. Salutary
B. Beneficial
C. Harmful
D. Wholesome

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Noxious' means harmful or injurious. 'Harmful' is the synonym.

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Question #656
What is the synonym of 'VITUPERATE'?
A. Praise
B. Applaud
C. Commend
D. Revile

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Vituperate' means to blame or insult someone. 'Revile' is the synonym.

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Question #657
Choose the antonym of 'GREGARIOUS'.
A. Sociable
B. Extroverted
C. Convivial
D. Introverted

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Gregarious' means fond of company. Its antonym is 'Introverted'.

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Question #658
Select the synonym of 'IMPECUNIOUS'.
A. Wealthy
B. Poor
C. Affluent
D. Rich

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Impecunious' means having little money. 'Poor' is the synonym.

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Question #659
What is the antonym of 'SAGACIOUS'?
A. Foolish
B. Wise
C. Prudent
D. Astute

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Sagacious' means having or showing good judgment. Its antonym is 'Foolish'.

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Question #660
Which word is a synonym of 'TURPITUDE'?
A. Purity
B. Depravity
C. Virtue
D. Morality

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Turpitude' means depraved behavior. 'Depravity' is the synonym.

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