MCQs on ‘Synonyms’- English Grammar Objective Questions.
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- Loathing
(a) Warmth
(b) Affectation
(c) Hatred
(d) Affection
Correct Answer
Option (c) Hatred.
Explanation:
The word Loathing (Noun) means: A strong feeling of hatred.
- Notion
(a) Thought
(b) Fact
(c) Truth
(d) Hypothesis
Correct Answer
Option (a) Thought.
Explanation:
The word Notion (Noun) means: Belief; Desire; intention; Thought
- Vociferous
(a) Violent
(b) Loud
(c) Secret
(d) True
Correct Answer
Option (b) Loud.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is: Outspoken, Blunt.
- Its synonym should be: Loud.
- Trivial
(a) Crucial
(b) Significant
(c) Vital
(d) Ordinary
Correct Answer
Option (d) Ordinary.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Trivial (Adjective) is: Not important.
- Its synonym should be: Ordinary.
- Pompous
(a) Pretentious
(b) Supportive
(c) Demanding
(d) Flashy
Correct Answer
Option (a) Pretentious.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Pompous (Adjective) is: Self-Important.
- Its synonym should be: Pretentious.
- Literal
(a) Verbatim
(b) Formal
(c) Idealistic
(d) Outdated
Correct Answer
Option (a) verbatim.
Explanation:
- The meaning of Literal (adj.): Exact, Real.
- Verbatim means: Exactly the same words.
- Expeditiously
(a) Rudely
(b) Gently
(c) Meekly
(d) Quickly
Correct Answer
Option (d) quickly
Explanation:
- The meaning of Expeditiously (adverb): Actively, Intently.
- Quickly word best expresses the meaning of given word.
- Apprise
(a) Praise
(b) Inform
(c) Conceal
(d) Assess
Correct Answer
Option (b) Inform.
Explanation:
Apprise means: To inform someone.
- Gruesome:
(a) Sullen
(b) Hideous
(c) Exhausting
(d) Insulting
Correct Answer
Option (b) Hideous.
Explanation:
- Gruesome means: Disgusting.
- Option (b) is correct as Hideous means: Very Ugly or unpleasant or Disgusting.
- Venal
(a) Corrupt
(b) Comprehensible
(c) Legible
(d) Forgivable
Correct Answer
Option (a) Corrupt.
Explanation:
- The word Venal (Adjective) means: Corrupt; prepared to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money.
- Look at the sentence: Venal leaders should be denied vote.
- Invoice
(a) Word
(b) Sound
(c) Statement
(d) Language
Correct Answer
Option (c) Statement.
Explanation:
The word Invoice (Noun) means: List of goods that have been sold; Bill statement.
- Wily
(a) Angry
(b) Wise
(c) Stupid
(d) Cunning
Correct Answer
Option (d) Cunning.
Explanation:
Wily means: Cunning which also means Skilful or Clever.
- Advocate
(a) Predict
(b) Pronounce
(c) Support
(d) Determine
Correct Answer
Option (c) Support
Explanation:
Advocate means: To argue for or support a cause.
- Students are asked to collate for an important programme by the principal.
(a) Assemble
(b) Describe
(c) Narrate
(d) Prescribe
Correct Answer
Option (a) Assemble
Explanation:
Collate refers to: Arranging in the correct order.
- Tinsel
(a) Tinkle
(b) Decoration
(c) Tin
(d) Colourful
Correct Answer
Option (b) Decoration.
Explanation:
The word Tinsel (Noun/Adjective) means: Strips of shiny material like metal used as decorations.
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