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 #721
Select the antonym of 'VEX'.
A. Provoke
B. Annoy
C. Irritate
D. Please

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Vex' means to make someone feel annoyed or worried. Its antonym is 'Please'.

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Question #722
What is the synonym of 'WINSOME'?
A. Charming
B. Repulsive
C. Offensive
D. Disgusting

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Winsome' means attractive or charming. 'Charming' is the synonym.

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Question #723
Choose the antonym of 'YEARNING'.
A. Aversion
B. Longing
C. Desire
D. Craving

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Yearning' means a feeling of intense longing. Its antonym is 'Aversion'.

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Question #724
Select the synonym of 'ABNEGATE'.
A. Embrace
B. Approve
C. Renounce
D. Accept

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Abnegate' means to renounce or reject. 'Renounce' is the synonym.

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Question #725
What is the antonym of 'BELEAGUER'?
A. Harass
B. Pester
C. Support
D. Besiege

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Beleaguer' means to cause problems or difficulties. Its antonym is 'Support'.

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Question #726
Which word is a synonym of 'CEREBRAL'?
A. Intellectual
B. Animalistic
C. Emotional
D. Instinctive

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Cerebral' means relating to the brain or intellect. 'Intellectual' is the synonym.

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Question #727
Select the antonym of 'DEROGATORY'.
A. Insulting
B. Complimentary
C. Belittling
D. Disparaging

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Derogatory' means showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Its antonym is 'Complimentary'.

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Question #728
What is the synonym of 'ESCAPADE'?
A. Routine
B. Ordinary
C. Adventure
D. Bore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Escapade' means an act involving excitement and risk. 'Adventure' is the synonym.

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Question #729
Choose the antonym of 'FUSTIAN'.
A. Rhetoric
B. Sense
C. Nonsense
D. Bombast

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Fustian' means pompous or pretentious speech. Its antonym is 'Sense'.

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Question #730
Select the synonym of 'GAMBOL'.
A. Mourn
B. Lament
C. Frolic
D. Weep

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Gambol' means to run or jump about playfully. 'Frolic' is the synonym.

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Question #731
What is the antonym of 'HACKNEYED'?
A. Original
B. Clichéd
C. Banal
D. Trite

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Hackneyed' means lacking significance through overuse. Its antonym is 'Original'.

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Question #732
Which word is a synonym of 'INVECTIVE'?
A. Compliment
B. Flattery
C. Abuse
D. Praise

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Invective' means insulting or abusive language. 'Abuse' is the synonym.

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Question #733
Select the antonym of 'JETTISON'.
A. Dump
B. Retain
C. Discard
D. Abandon

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Jettison' means to throw away. Its antonym is 'Retain'.

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Question #734
What is the synonym of 'KUDOS'?
A. Criticism
B. Disgrace
C. Acclaim
D. Blame

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
'Kudos' means praise and honor received. 'Acclaim' is the synonym.

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Question #735
Choose the antonym of 'LUGUBRIOUS'.
A. Dismal
B. Mournful
C. Sad
D. Cheerful

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Lugubrious' means looking or sounding sad. Its antonym is 'Cheerful'.

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Question #736
Select the synonym of 'MIRTH'.
A. Grief
B. Sorrow
C. Sadness
D. Amusement

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Mirth' means amusement, especially expressed in laughter. 'Amusement' is the synonym.

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Question #737
What is the antonym of 'NEXUS'?
A. Link
B. Gap
C. Connection
D. Bond

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Nexus' means a connection or series of connections. Its antonym is 'Gap'.

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Question #738
Which word is a synonym of 'OBNOXIOUS'?
A. Delightful
B. Agreeable
C. Charming
D. Repulsive

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
'Obnoxious' means extremely unpleasant. 'Repulsive' is the synonym.

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Question #739
Select the antonym of 'PROFUSE'.
A. Abundant
B. Scanty
C. Excessive
D. Lavish

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Profuse' means plentiful. Its antonym is 'Scanty'.

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Question #740
What is the synonym of 'QUOTIDIAN'?
A. Unusual
B. Daily
C. Extraordinary
D. Rare

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
'Quotidian' means of or occurring every day. 'Daily' is the synonym.

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