Most commonly asked English Questions in all competitive Exams (Synonyms and Antonyms) (Practice set 13)

Q1:
Select the synonym of
dire
A) calm B) mild
C) critical D) trivial
Answer1: C) critical
Q2:
Select the synonym of
snatch
A) detonate B) bequeath
C) confer D) wrench
Answer2: D) wrench
Q3:
Select the synonym of
to visualize
A) to repudiate B) to anticipate
C) to eschew D) to scorn
Answer3: B) to anticipate
Q4:
Select the synonym of
proximity
A) futile B) preposterous
C) absurd D) imminent
Answer4: D) imminent
Q5:
Select the antonym of
extravagance
A) expensive B) thrift
C) cheap D) absurd
Answer5: B) thrift
Q6:
Select the antonym of
pilferer
A) sniper B) punk
C) lifter D) police
Answer6: D) police
Q7:
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-
Insolent
A) Sullen B) Affable
C) Determined D) Rich
Answer7: B) Affable
Explanation:
Insolent means ill-manneredSullen means moodyAffable means good-natured which is nearly opposite to InsolentDetermined means purposeful.
Q8:
Emphasize most nearly means
A) Accentuate B) Calculate
C) Justify D) Demain
Answer8: A) Accentuate
Explanation:
Emphasize means giving special importance or worth giving attention to in speaking or writing.
Here in the options, Accentuate is most nearly means Emphasize.
Q9:
Select the synonym of
decree
A) certificate B) Law
C) title D) award
Answer9: B) Law
Q10:
Select the antonym of
impiety
A) blasphemy B) heresy
C) profanity D) reverence
Answer10: D) reverence
Q11:
Select the synonym of
conspiracy
A) fidelity B) plot
C) ardor D) zeal
Answer11: B) plot
Q12:
Select the synonym of
aground
A) stranded B) higher
C) afloat D) buoyant
Answer12: A) stranded
Q13:
Which of the following is the MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word?
Interim
A) Medieval B) Tentative
C) Interval D) Permanent
Answer13: D) Permanent
Explanation:
“Interim” means in or for the intervening period; provisional. Options B and C are synonyms of the word and A and E are irrelevant. “Permanent” is the word that best explains the opposite meaning of “interim”. Thus, option D is the correct answer.
Q14:
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-
Nebulous
A) Tiny B) Vague
C) Insignificant D) Inadequate
Answer14: B) Vague
Explanation:
Nebulous means hazy, Tiny means small, Vague means unclear, Insignificant means unimportant, Inadequate means insufficient. So, Nebulous is nearest in meaning to Vague.
Q15:
Select the antonym of
primed
A) fit B) able
C) unready D) prepped
Answer15: C) unready
Q16:
Select the synonym of
gripe
A) To grieve B) To grasp
C) To flatter D) To hold
Answer16: A) To grieve