MCQs on ‘Synonyms’- English Grammar Objective Questions.
DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
- Indiscriminate
(a) Undifferentiated
(b) Instant
(c) Sensible
(d) Discreet
Correct Answer
Option (a) Undifferentiated.
Explanation:
The meaning of Indiscriminate (adjective): Random, Chaotic.
- Intricate
(a) Puzzling
(b) Illusive
(c) Complicated
(d) Assertive
Correct Answer
Option (c) Complicated
Explanation:
The meaning of Intricate (adjective): Complicated, Elaborate.
- Idiosyncrasies
(a) Demands
(b) Needs
(c) Ideologies
(d) Eccentricities
Correct Answer
Option (d) Eccentricities.
Explanation:
The meaning of Idiosyncrasies (noun): Oddity, Way of doing something in an unusual way.
- Periodic:
(a) Infrequent
(b) Continuous
(c) Occasional
(d) Regular
Correct Answer
Option (d) Regular.
Explanation:
Periodic means happening regularly over a period of time.
- Abnormal
(a) Unnatural
(b) Aggressive
(c) Unique
(d) Informal
Correct Answer
Option (a) Unnatural.
Explanation:
- The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: Unusual, Irregular, Unnatural, Different from what is usual.
Example: They thought his behaviour was abnormal.
- Conjurer
(a) Magician
(b) Jester
(c) Performer
(d) Trickster
Correct Answer
Option (a) Magician.
Explanation:
The word Conjurer (Noun) means: A person who performs magic tricks, Magician.
- Ameliorate
(a) Improve
(b) Degrade
(c) Motivate
(d) Agree
Correct Answer
Option (a) Improve.
Explanation:
The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: To make something better, To improve.
- Temerity
(a) Paucity
(b) Verity
(c) Audacity
(d) Simplicity
Correct Answer
Option (c) Audacity.
Explanation:
Audacity best expresses the meaning of Temerity which also means: Arrogance or the quality of being confident.
- Preamble
(a) Definition
(b) Mediation
(c) Conclusion
(d) Introduction
Correct Answer
Option (d) Introduction.
Explanation:
Preamble is: A statement made at the beginning of something.
- Garrulous
(a) Talkative
(b) Sedative
(c) Cocative
(d) Positive
Correct Answer
Option (a) Talkative
Explanation:
The word Garrulous (Adjective) means: Talkative, Talking a lot.
- Labyrinth
(a) Meandering
(b) Rotating
(c) Pacing
(d) Wriggling
Correct Answer
Option (a) Meandering
Explanation:
- The word Labyrinth (Noun) means: A place that has many confusing paths or passage.
- Meandering is the correct synonym that means: To have a lot of curves on a path.
- Stern
(a) Lenient
(b) Young
(c) Stem
(d) Strict
Correct Answer
Option (d) Strict.
Explanation:
The word Stern (Adjective) means: Strict; Harsh, Serious and difficult.
- Condone
(a) Forgive
(b) Support
(c) Forget
(d) Defend
Correct Answer
Option (a) Forgive.
Explanation:
Condone and Forgive are similar in meaning.
- Parsimony
(a) Expenditure
(b) Bankruptcy
(c) Bribery
(d) Miserliness
Correct Answer
Option (d) Miserliness.
Explanation:
Parsimony means: The quality of being very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
- The Prime Minister goes on the ramparts of the Red Fort to hoist the National Flag.
(a) Romp-way
(b) Staircase
(c) Parapet
(d) Scaffold
Correct Answer
Option (c) Parapet.
Explanation:
Ramparts and Parapet are synonymous and mean: A low wall at the edge of a platform.
- Deter
(a) To hinder
(b) To neglect
(c) To disapprove
(d) To differ
Correct Answer
Option (a) To hinder.
Explanation:
Deter means: To hinder
- Striking
(a) Attractive
(b) Violent
(c) Funny
(d) Hateful
Correct Answer
Option (a) Attractive.
Explanation:
Striking means: Extraordinary, Attractive.
- Eventually
(a) Previously
(b) Briefly
(c) Finally
(d) Successfully
Correct Answer
Option (c) Finally.
Explanation:
Eventually means: Finally.
- Scorn
(a) Concise
(b) Despise
(c) Bias
(d) Fierce
Correct Answer
Option (b) Despise
Explanation:
Scorn means: Contempt toward something.
- Abjure
(a) Renounce
(b) Announce
(c) Pronounce
(d) Denounce
Correct Answer
Option (a) Renounce.
Explanation:
Abjure means: Solemnly renounce.
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