MCQs on ‘Synonyms’- English Grammar Objective Questions.
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- Luxuriant
(a) Luxury loving
(b) Lovely
(c) Rich
(d) Abundant
Correct Answer
Option (d) Abundant
Explanation:
The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means: Growing thickly and strongly, Rich in something that is pleasant or beautiful, Abundant.
- Onus
(a) Sadness
(b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility
(d) Criticism
Correct Answer
Option (c) Responsibility.
Explanation:
The word Onus (Noun) means: The responsibility for something.
- Trite
(a) Commonplace
(b) Clever
(c) Brief
(d) Impudent
Correct Answer
Option (a) Commonplace.
Explanation:
- The word Trite (Adjective) means: Dull and boring because it has been expressed so many times before, not original, banal, very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important.
Hence, the words trite and commonplace are synonymous.
- Ostracise
(a) Banish
(b) Belittle
(c) Beguile
(d) Besiege
Correct Answer
Option (a) Banish.
Explanation:
- The word Ostracise (Verb) means: To refuse to let somebody, A member of a social group: refuse, shun.
Hence the words banish and ostracise are synonymous.
- Coddle
(a) Huddle
(b) Satisfy
(c) Protect
(d) Cheat
Correct Answer
Option (b) Satisfy.
Explanation:
- The word Coddle (Verb) means: To treat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.
Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous.
- Loquacious
(a) Talkative
(b) Slow
(c) Content
(d) Unclear
Correct Answer
Option (a) Talkative
Explanation:
The word Loquacious (Adjective) means: Talking a lot; Talkative.
- Inclement
(a) Selfish
(b) Active
(c) Unfavourable
(d) Inactive
Correct Answer
Option (c) Unfavourable.
Explanation:
The word Inclement (Adjective) means: Not pleasant; Unfavourable; Cold, wet etc.
- Accrue
(a) Accumulate
(b) Accommodate
(c) Grow
(d) Suffice
Correct Answer
Option (a) Accumulate
Explanation:
The word Accrue (Verb) means: To increase over a period of time, to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time. Therefore grow in the correct nearest word.
- Infamy
(a) Notoriety
(b) Glory
(c) Integrity
(d) Familiarity
Correct Answer
Option (a) Notoriety.
Explanation:
The word Infamy (Noun) means: The state of being well known for something bad or an evil act notoriety.
- Prodigal
(a) Exclusive
(b) Productive
(c) Lavish
(d) Carefree
Correct Answer
Option (c) Lavish.
Explanation:
The word Prodigal (Adjective) means: Too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials extravagant lavish
- Nexus
(a) Connection
(b) Distance
(c) Deficit
(d) Difference
Correct Answer
Option (a) Connection.
Explanation:
The word Nexus (Noun) means: A complicated series of connections between different things; connection.
- Hyperbole
(a) Expansion
(b) Imitation
(c) Decoration
(d) Exaggeration
Correct Answer
Option (d) Exaggeration.
Explanation:
The word Hyperbole (Noun) means: A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting than it really is; Exaggeration.
- Menacingly
(a) Dangerously
(b) Threateningly
(c) Harmfully
(d) Hideously
Correct Answer
Option (b) Threateningly.
Explanation:
The word Menacingly (Adverb) means: Seeming likely to cause you harm or danger, threateningly.
- Errand
(a) Energy
(b) Task
(c) Mistake
(d) Blunder
Correct Answer
Option (b) Task.
Explanation:
The word Errand (Noun) means: A job that you do for somebody; task.
- Nonchalant
(a) Imaginary
(b) Casual
(c) Neutral
(d) Formal
Correct Answer
Option (b) Casual
Explanation:
The word Nonchalant (Adjective) means: Careless, Indifferent, Behaving in a calm and relaxed way, Casual
- Gaol
(a) Destination
(b) Garden
(c) Jail
(d) Bird
Correct Answer
Option (c) Jail.
Explanation:
The word Gaol (Noun) means: A place for the confinement of accused person; put someone in jail.
- Pragmatic
(a) Intelligent
(b) Wise
(c) Religious
(d) Practical
Correct Answer
Option (d) Practical
Explanation:
The word Pragmatic (Adjective) means: Practical, Realistic, Solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories.
- Vivacious
(a) Poisonous
(b) Energetic
(c) Tricky
(d) Slow
Correct Answer
Option (b) Energetic.
Explanation:
The word Vivacious (Adjective) means: Having a lively, Attractive personality, Energetic.
- Fictional
(a) Genuine
(b) Authentic
(c) Fanciful
(d) Real
Correct Answer
Option (c) Fanciful.
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is: Imaginary, Unreal, Fabricated and Mythical.
Its synonym should be: Fanciful
- Impudent
(a) Vigilant
(b) Astute
(c) Insolent
(d) Arrogant
Correct Answer
Option (c) Insolent
Explanation:
- The meaning of word Impudent (Adjective) is: Not showing due respect for another person.
- Insolent is the correct synonym means: To show a rude and arrogant attitude.
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