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 #681
Choose the antonym of 'FULSOME'.
A. Extravagant
B. Sincere
C. Effusive
D. Excessive

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Fulsome' means excessive or insincere praise. Its antonym is 'Sincere'.

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Question #682
Select the synonym of 'GRANDILOQUENT'.
A. Simple
B. Modest
C. Plain
D. Pompous

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Grandiloquent' means using pompous or extravagant language. 'Pompous' is the synonym.

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Question #683
What is the antonym of 'HETEROGENEOUS'?
A. Diverse
B. Mixed
C. Homogeneous
D. Assorted

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Heterogeneous' means diverse in character or content. Its antonym is 'Homogeneous'.

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Question #684
Which word is a synonym of 'IMMUTABLE'?
A. Changeless
B. Mutable
C. Flexible
D. Variable

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Immutable' means unchanging over time. 'Changeless' is the synonym.

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Question #685
Select the antonym of 'JOCUND'.
A. Gloomy
B. Cheerful
C. Jovial
D. Merry

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Jocund' means cheerful and light-hearted. Its antonym is 'Gloomy'.

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Question #686
What is the synonym of 'KNAVE'?
A. Rascal
B. Hero
C. Sage
D. Honest man

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Knave' means a dishonest or unscrupulous man. 'Rascal' is the synonym.

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Question #687
Choose the antonym of 'LACERATE'.
A. Tear
B. Mend
C. Rend
D. Mangle

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Lacerate' means to tear or deeply wound. Its antonym is 'Mend'.

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Question #688
Select the synonym of 'MARTINET'.
A. Indulgent person
B. Easy-going person
C. Lenient person
D. Strict disciplinarian

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Martinet' means a strict disciplinarian. 'Strict disciplinarian' is the synonym.

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Question #689
What is the antonym of 'NASCENT'?
A. Burgeoning
B. Budding
C. Declining
D. Incipient

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Nascent' means just coming into existence. Its antonym is 'Declining'.

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Question #690
Which word is a synonym of 'OBLOQUY'?
A. Praise
B. Defamation
C. Commendation
D. Acclaim

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Obloquy' means strong public criticism. 'Defamation' is the synonym.

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Question #691
Select the antonym of 'PRISTINE'.
A. Original
B. Unspoiled
C. Pure
D. Tainted

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Pristine' means in its original condition, unspoiled. Its antonym is 'Tainted'.

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Question #692
What is the synonym of 'QUINTESSENTIAL'?
A. Abnormal
B. Typical
C. Unusual
D. Peripheral

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Quintessential' means representing the most perfect example of a quality. 'Typical' is the synonym.

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Question #693
Choose the antonym of 'RECALCITRANT'.
A. Stubborn
B. Obstinate
C. Tractable
D. Refractory

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Recalcitrant' means obstinately uncooperative. Its antonym is 'Tractable'.

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Question #694
Select the synonym of 'SALACIOUS'.
A. Lewd
B. Decent
C. Modest
D. Pure

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Salacious' means having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters. 'Lewd' is the synonym.

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Question #695
What is the antonym of 'TANTAMOUNT'?
A. Parallel
B. Equivalent
C. Similar
D. Different

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Tantamount' means equivalent in seriousness to. Its antonym is 'Different'.

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Question #696
Which word is a synonym of 'UBIQUITOUS'?
A. Scarce
B. Omnipresent
C. Absent
D. Rare

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere. 'Omnipresent' is the synonym.

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Question #697
Select the antonym of 'VACILLATE'.
A. Waver
B. Dither
C. Decide
D. Hesitate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Vacillate' means to waver between different opinions. Its antonym is 'Decide'.

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Question #698
What is the synonym of 'WAN'?
A. Tanned
B. Ruddy
C. Sallow
D. Rosy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Wan' means pale and looking ill. 'Sallow' is the synonym.

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Question #699
Choose the antonym of 'ZEALOUS'.
A. Passionate
B. Ardent
C. Enthusiastic
D. Indifferent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Zealous' means having or showing zeal. Its antonym is 'Indifferent'.

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Question #700
Select the synonym of 'ABYSMAL'.
A. Terrible
B. Wonderful
C. Excellent
D. Superb

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Abysmal' means extremely bad. 'Terrible' is the synonym.

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