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 #821
Select the antonym of 'GREGARIOUS'.
A. Sociable
B. Convivial
C. Affable
D. Aloof
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Gregarious' means sociable. Its antonym is 'Aloof'.
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Question #822
What is the synonym of 'HETERODOX'?
A. Heretical
B. Orthodox
C. Mainstream
D. Conventional
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Heterodox' means not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards. 'Heretical' is the synonym.
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Question #823
Choose the antonym of 'IMMINENT'.
A. Distant
B. Impending
C. Looming
D. Close
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Imminent' means about to happen. Its antonym is 'Distant'.
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Question #824
Select the synonym of 'KILN'? (In context of a word meaning a type of oven)
A. Furnace
B. Freezer
C. Cooler
D. Fridge
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Kiln' is a type of oven used for burning or drying things. 'Furnace' is the synonym.
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Question #825
What is the antonym of 'LETHARGY'.
A. Listlessness
B. Torpidity
C. Sluggishness
D. Alertness
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Lethargy' means a lack of energy. Its antonym is 'Alertness'.
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Question #826
Which word is a synonym of 'MALIGN'?
A. Defame
B. Commend
C. Praise
D. Elogiate
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Malign' means to speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner. 'Defame' is the synonym.
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Question #827
Select the antonym of 'NEGLIGENT'.
A. Careless
B. Heedless
C. Careful
D. Neglectful
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Negligent' means failing to take proper care. Its antonym is 'Careful'.
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Question #828
What is the synonym of 'ORTHODOX'?
A. Heretical
B. Unorthodox
C. Heterodox
D. Conventional
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Orthodox' means conforming to what is accepted. 'Conventional' is the synonym.
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Question #829
Choose the antonym of 'PROVINCIAL'.
A. Cosmopolitan
B. Insular
C. Narrow-minded
D. Parochial
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Provincial' means narrow-minded. Its antonym is 'Cosmopolitan'.
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Question #830
Select the synonym of 'RAPACIOUS'.
A. Altruistic
B. Greedy
C. Magnanimous
D. Generous
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Rapacious' means aggressively greedy. 'Greedy' is the synonym.
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Question #831
What is the antonym of 'SENSUAL'.
A. Fleshly
B. Spiritual
C. Physical
D. Carnal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Sensual' means relating to physical pleasure. Its antonym is 'Spiritual'.
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Question #832
Which word is a synonym of 'TIMOROUS'?
A. Courageous
B. Bold
C. Fearful
D. Brave
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Timorous' means showing or suffering from nervousness. 'Fearful' is the synonym.
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Question #833
Select the antonym of 'UNFEIGNED'.
A. Genuine
B. Real
C. Pretended
D. Sincere
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Unfeigned' means genuine or sincere. Its antonym is 'Pretended'.
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Question #834
What is the synonym of 'VILIFY'?
A. Applaud
B. Commend
C. Praise
D. Slander
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Vilify' means to speak or write about in an abusive manner. 'Slander' is the synonym.
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Question #835
Choose the antonym of 'YOUTHFUL'.
A. Young
B. Aged
C. Juvenile
D. Teenage
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Youthful' means young or seeming young. Its antonym is 'Aged'.
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Question #836
Select the synonym of 'ABLUTION'.
A. Defilement
B. Purification
C. Pollution
D. Contamination
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Ablution' means a ceremonial act of washing. 'Purification' is the synonym.
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Question #837
What is the antonym of 'BLITHE'?
A. Jovial
B. Gloomy
C. Happy
D. Carefree
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Blithe' means showing a casual and cheerful indifference. Its antonym is 'Gloomy'.
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Question #838
Which word is a synonym of 'CYNICAL'?
A. Trusting
B. Credulous
C. Optimistic
D. Doubting
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Cynical' means believing that people are motivated by self-interest. 'Doubting' is the synonym.
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Question #839
What is the synonym of 'EMULATE'?
A. Ignore
B. Avoid
C. Neglect
D. Imitate
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Emulate' means to match or surpass by imitation. 'Imitate' is the synonym.
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Question #840
Choose the antonym of 'FRUGAL'.
A. Prudent
B. Thrifty
C. Prodigal
D. Economical
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Frugal' means sparing or economical. Its antonym is 'Prodigal'.
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