General English Antonyms And Synonyms Jkssb Mcqs (401 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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Antonyms and Synonyms jkssb mcqs

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Question 11 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word obdurate

A
malleable
B
stubborn
C
yielding
D
compliant

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Obdurate describes someone stubbornly refusing to change their opinion.
Question 12 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word ostentatious

A
plain
B
unassuming
C
showy
D
modest

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ostentatious means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display.
Question 13 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word pedantic

A
informal
B
casual
C
simple
D
bookish

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Pedantic means excessively concerned with minor details and rules, similar to bookish.
Question 14 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word pragmatic

A
practical
B
idealistic
C
impractical
D
utopian

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical is the synonym.
Question 15 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word prolific

A
unfruitful
B
productive
C
sterile
D
barren

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Prolific means producing much fruit, foliage, or offspring; highly productive.
Question 16 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word sycophant

A
leader
B
critic
C
flatterer
D
opponent

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A sycophant is a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important; a flatterer.
Question 17 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word taciturn

A
chatty
B
vocal
C
fluent
D
reticent

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Taciturn describes a person reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
Question 18 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word ubiquitous

A
omnipresent
B
scarce
C
rare
D
limited

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Question 19 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word venerate

A
desecrate
B
revere
C
dishonor
D
despise

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To venerate means to regard with great respect; to revere.
Question 20 Discuss

Select the synonym for the word zealot

A
moderate
B
pacifist
C
fanatic
D
skeptic

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A zealot is a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.