MCQs on ‘Synonyms’- English Grammar Objective Questions.
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- Sporadic
(a) Timely
(b) Scattered
(c) Frequent
(d) Irrelevant
Correct Answer
Option (b) Scattered.
Explanation:
Sporadic means: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
- Predilection
(a) Favour
(b) Whim
(c) Prejudice
(d) Preference
Correct Answer
Option (d) Preference.
Explanation:
Predilection means: A predisposition in favour of something, a strong liking, Preference.
- Annihilate
(a) Initiate
(b) Destroy
(c) Solve
(d) Deduce
Correct Answer
Option (b) destroy
Explanation:
Annihilate means: To destroy utterly.
- Interference
(a) Honour
(b) Deference
(c) Obstruction
(d) Fearful
Correct Answer
Option (c) Obstruction
Explanation: Interference means act of interfering or obstructing.
- Conjecture
(a) Knowledge
(b) Guess
(c) Truth
(d) Bias
Correct Answer
Option (b) Guess.
Explanation:
Conjecture means: An opinion or guess formed on the basis of incomplete information.
- Maestro
(a) Admirer
(b) Employee
(c) Novice
(d) Genius
Correct Answer
Option (d) Genius
Explanation:
- Maestro means: A person who is an expert in a particular sphere.
- Genius refers to: An intelligent person who possesses exceptional skill in a particular area.
Therefore ‘genius’ is the synonym of ‘maestro’.
- Chastise
(a) Upbraid
(b) Monitor
(c) Chase
(d) Praise
Correct Answer
Option (a) Upbraid.
Explanation:
- Chastise means: To rebuke or scold severely.
- Upbraid means: To find fault with someone or scold.
Therefore, ‘upbraid’ is the synonym of ‘chastise.
- Limpid
(a) Ruffled
(b) Crippled
(c) Lopsided
(d) Clear
Correct Answer
Option (d) Clear.
Explanation:
- Limpid means: Perfectly clear.
Therefore, clear is the correct synonym of Limpid.
- Gourmet
(a) Fussy
(b) Constant
(c) Gastronome
(d) Praise
Correct Answer
Option (c) gastronome.
Explanation:
- Gourmet means: A connoisseur of good food.
- Gastronome means: A lover of good food.
Therefore, ‘Gastronome’ is the synonym of ‘Gourmet’.
- Peruse
(a) Follow
(b) Argue
(c) Reduce
(d) Read
Correct Answer
Option (d) Read.
Explanation:
Peruse means: Examine or consider with attention and in detail.
- Conscript
(a) Draftee
(b) Draw
(c) Encircle
(d) Subscribe
Correct Answer
Option (a) Draftee.
Explanation:
Conscription or Drafting is: The compulsory enlistment of people in a national service.
- Forswear
(a) Swear
(b) Oath
(c) Abuse
(d) Forsake
Correct Answer
Option (d) Forsake.
Explanation:
Forswear means: To give up something. ‘Forsake’ is correct ans.
- Reassure
(a) Comfort
(b) Console
(c) Inspire
(d) Discourage
Correct Answer
Option (a) Comfort.
Explanation:
- Reassure means: Make someone feel less afraid/ upset or doubtful.
- Comfort: A person that makes you fell less upset.
- Stroll
(a) Walk
(b) Jog
(c) Tart
(d) Gallop
Correct Answer
Option (a) Walk.
- Adversity
(a) Familiarity
(b) Misery
(c) Seniority
(d) Spirituality
Correct Answer
Option (b) Misery.
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