English Language: Synonyms

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word or group of words given in each question.




1. Stable
(A) Uniform (B) Fluctuating (C) Permanent (D) Unvarying (E) None of these
2. Explicit
(A) Clean (B) Implied (C) Obvious (D) Specifically (E) None of these
3. Advocates
(A) Lawyers (B) Experts (C) Recommenders (D) Loyalists (E) None of these
4. Managed
(A) Performed (B) Maneuvered (C) Trained (D) Organised (E) None of these
5. Pretensions
(A) Claims (B) Access (C) Apathy (D) Permissiveness (E) None of these
6. Subtle
(A) Innocent (B) Soft (C) Dangerous (D) Insidious (E) None of these
7. Fake
(A) Original (B) Imitation (C) Trustworthy (D) Loyal (E) None of these
8. Infamy
(A) Dishonour (B) Glory (C) Integrity (D) Cancel (E) None of these
9. Repeal
(A) Sanction (B) Perpetuate (C) Pass (D) Cancel (E) None of these
10. Embezzle
(A) Misappropriate (B) Balance (C) Remunerate (D) Clear (E) None of these
11. Corpulent
(A) Lean (B) Gaunt (C) Emanciated (D) Obese (E) None of these
12. August
(A) Common (B) Ridiculous (C) Dignified (D) Petty (E) None of these
13. Launch
(A) Review (B) Begin (C) Propel (D) Push (E) None of these
14. Relied
(A) Emphasised (B) Depended (C) Convinced (D) Followed (E) None of these
15. Frugality
(A) Combined (B) Procured (C) Acquired (D) Conquered (E) None of these
16. Garnish
(A) Paint (B) Garner (C) Adorn (D) Abuse (E) None of these
17. Frugality
(A) Foolishness (B) Extremity (C) Enthusiasm (D) Economy (E) None of these
18. Foray
(A) Incursion (B) Contest (C) Ranger (D) Intuition (E) None of these
19. Garrulity
(A) Credulity (B) Sensibility (C) Loquaciousness (D) Speciousness (E) None of these
20. Furore
(A) Excitement (B) Worry (C) Flux (D) Anteroom (E) None of these
21. Traverse
(A) Mingle (B) Task (C) Taken (D) Cross (E) None of these
22. Pay
(A) Offer (B) Settle (C) Remit (D) Return (E) None of these
23. Provided
(A) Equipped (B) Attached (C) Furnished (D) Bestowed (E) None of these
24. Sounded
(A) Heard (B) Hinted (C) Appeared (D) Looks (E) None of these
25. Course
(A) Syllabus (B) Training (C) Rough (D) Period (E) None of these
26. Muttered
(A) Cursed (B) Found (C) Told (D) Said (E) None of these
27. Accessory
(A) Joint (B) Additional (C) Complementary (D) Parts (E) None of these
28. Confess
(A) Apologise (B) Acknowledge (C) Admit (D) Pardon (E) None of these
29. Nostalgia
(A) Ambition (B) Homesickness (C) Cowardice (D) Blind Faith (E) None of these
30. Puerile
(A) Childish (B) Considerate (C) Cowardly (D) Abusive (E) None of these
31. Abdicate
(A) Renounce (B) Accept (C) Win (D) Lose heart (E) None of these
32. Audacious
(A) Brilliant (B) Bold (C) Powerful (D) Frightening (E) None of these
33. Imputation
(A) Act of charging (B) Insolence (C) Entreaty (D) Making useless (E) None of these
34. Stimulate
(A) Decide (B) Instruct (C) Suggest (D) Excite (E) None of these
35. Originate
(A) Basic (B) Create (C) Propose (D) Inculcate (E) None of these
36. Length
(A) Long (B) Measurement (C) Type (D) Extent (E) None of these
37. Extricate
(A) Pull (B) Free (C) Tile (D) Complicate (E) None of these
38. Insolvent
(A) poor (B) Bankrupt (C) Penniless (D) Broke (E) None of these
39. Stringent
(A) Dry (B) Strained (C) Rigorous (D) Shrill (E) None of these
40. Inexplicable
(A) Confusing (B) Unaccountable (C) Chaotic (D) Unconnected (E) None of these
41. Gratify
(A) Appreciate (B) Frank (C) Indulge (D) Pacify (E) None of these
42. Uncouth
(A) Ungraceful (B) Rough (C) Slovenly (D) Dirty (E) None of these
43. Lynch
(A) Hang (B) Madden (C) Kill (D) Shoot (E) None of these
44. Laud
(A) Lord (B) Eulogy (C) Praise (D) Extolled (E) None of these
45. Meteoric
(A) Brilliant but brief (B) Celestial (C) Pertaining to the metric system (D) Like a star (E) None of these
46. Initiative
(A) Introductory step (B) Keep interest (C) Self-confidence (D) Firm step (E) None of these
47. Lethal
(A) Lawful (B) Deadly (C) Legitimate (D) Harmful (E) None of these
48. Infrequent
(A) Never (B) Usual (C) Rare (D) Sometimes (E) None of these
49. Lest
(A) Worried (B) Fearing (C) For fear that (D) In order to (E) None of these
50. Apparent
(A) Obvious (B) Vague (C) Transparent (D) Actual (E) None of these
51. Pandemonium
(A) Great joy (B) Utter confusion (C) Big crowd (D) Loud noise (E) None of these
52. Inadvertent
(A) Unintentional (B) Careful (C) Ignorant (D) Forgetful (E) None of these
53. Grievous
(A) Sorrowful (B) Pleasant (C) Injurious (D) Bitter (E) None of these
54. Infertile
(A) Barren (B) Marshy (C) Inhabitable (D) Dry (E) None of these
55. Rebate
(A) Compensation (B) Loss (C) Refund (D) Discount (E) None of these
56. Mere
(A) Complete (B) Only (C) Empty (D) Some (E) None of these
57. Tedious
(A) Troublesome (B) Tiresome (C) Lengthy (D) Painful (E) None of these
58. Cite
(A) Recollect (B) Reveal (C) Quote (D) Illustrate (E) None of these
59. Alert
(A) Careful (B) tiever (C) Thoughtful (D) Watchful (E) None of these

Directions: In each of the following questions, one of the words is written in bold. From among the five alternatives given below each question, choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the bold word.
60. We have abundant data on the relationship of brain and body size in reptiles.
(A) Plentiful (B) Spacious (C) Extensive (D) Considerable (E) None of these
61. There is not even one redundant word in the paragraph.
(A) High-sounding (B) Wrong (C) Difficult (D) Superfluous (E) None of these
62. There were angry denunciations on both sides.
(A) Denials (B) Pronouncements (C) Courses (D) Condemnations (E) None of these
63. An inadvertent error in his curriculum vitae cost him his job.
(A) Careless (B) Incidental (C) Unintentional (D) Unscrupulous (E) None of these
64. Each one of us is the subject of derision at sometime or the other in our life.
(A) Laughter (B) Criticism (C) Ridicule (D) Irony (E) None of these
65. The general policies will relieve the sufferings of the common man.
(A) Alleviate (B) Mitigate (C) Moderate (D) Abate (E) None of these
66. They were totally unaware of the impending disaster.
(A) Threatening (B) Imminent (C) Terrible (D) Possible (E) None of these
67. I don't like alien fashions.
(A) Foreign (B) Extraneous (C) Unusual (D) Exotic (E) None of these
68. Japan has been very much eulogised in this book.
(A) Appreciated (B) Praised (C) Approved (D) Applauded (E) None of these
69. When the police questioned him, he gave very incoherent answers at first.
(A) Irrational (B) Inconsistent (C) Irrelevant (D) Irritating (E) None of these
70. Only those who are gullible take every advertisement seriously.
(A) Fallible (B) Enthusiastic (C) Unsuspecting (D) Unrealistic (E) None of these
71. The young man appears to be quite headstrong.
(A) Thick-headed (B) Obstinute (C) Robust (D) Witly (E) None of these
72. That great artist's life was full of vicissitudes.
(A) Sorrows (B) Misfortunes (C) Changes (D) Surprises (E) None of these
73. The visitor had a Bohemian look.
(A) Hostile (B) Unconventional (C) Sinister (D) Unfriendly (E) None of these
74. As the driver was inebriated, he could not control the car.
(A) Inexperienced (B) Tired (C) Befuddled (D) Intoxicated (E) None of these
75. Grouping stars by constellation is a handy way of mapping the sky.
(A) Nice (B) Funny (C) Manual (D) Convenient (E) None of these
76. It was a momentous event in the history of the nation.
(A) An insignificant (B) An everlasting (C) An important (D) A sudden (E) None of these
77. The learned professor has written exhaustive notes on the book of poems.
(A) Useful (B) Comprehensive (C) Detailed (D) Adequate (E) None of these
78. Gandhi and Nehru considered prisons as places for recuperation after public appearances.
(A) Reflection (B) Rumination (C) Rejuvenation (D) Recovery (E) None of these
79. Centuries ago. so goes tradition, a nomadic tribe besieged the temple to loot its treasure.
(A) Roving (B) Barbarous (C) Brave (D) Wild (E) None of these
80. I found his crude manners abominable.
(A) Detestable (B) Flattering (C) Attractive (D) Sloppy (E) None of these
81. The rebels returned home under an amnesty.
(A) General pardon (B) Financial assistance (C) Police security (D) Judicial trial (E) None of these
82. A posthumous award was given to the poet.
(A) Postal (B) After death (C) Creditable (D) Literary (E) None of these
83. I doubt the veracity of your statement.
(A) Tenacity (B) Wisdom (C) Truthfulness (D) Reliability (E) None of these
84. Will you please rectify the mistake? (A) Correct (B) Clarify (C) Condone
(D) Regularise (E) None of these
85. He is quite parsimonious by nature.
(A) Cruel (B) Prodigal (C) Haughty (D) Miserly (E) None of these
86. He is notorious for his voracious appetite.
(A) Acute (B) Explosive (C) Gluttonous (D) Strong (E) None of these
87. The speaker impressed everyone by his eloquence.
(A) Clarity (B) Fast delivery (C) Ability (D) Power of expression (E) None of these
88. He was adjudged as the best orator of the college.
(A) Speaker (B) Singer (C) Debater (D) Critic (E) None of these
89. He was suspected of stealing from his employer's shop.
(A) Accused of (B) Caught for (C) Believed to be guilty of
(D) Imagined to be guilty of (E) None of these
90. She has hazel eyes.
(A) Green (B) Blue (C) Reddish brown (D) Greenish blue (E) None of these
91. The old man asserted that the whole art of Medicine lay in judicious poisoning.
(A) Clever (B) Cautious (C) Curious (D) Discreet (E) None of these
92. With the first glimpse of the desolate ruins, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit.
(A) Prevailed (B) Influenced (C) Spread all over (D) Strike (E) None of these
93. Prince Hamlet saw the ghost of his father, King Hamlet.
(A) A shadow (B) A reflection (C) An apparition (D) An image (E) None of these
94. Sagacity increases with age.
(A) Wisdom (B) Love (C) Kindness (D) Maturity (E) None of these
95. He entertains a sense of rancour against the colleague who superseded him.
(A) Hatred (B) Disgust (C) Ill-will (D) Malice
96. You must give sufficient water and manure for seeds to germinate.
(A) Breed (B) Sprout (C) Produce (D) Terminate (E) None of these
97. He was fired for continually coming late for work.
(A) Scolded (B) Dismissed (C) Abused (D) Beaten (E) None of these
98. It was very difficult for them to work as the weather was oppressive.
(A) Impressive (B) Cold (C) Disappointing (D) Unbearable (E) None of these
99. 'Frailty thy name is woman'.
(A) Boldness (B) Weakness (C) Beauty (D) Intelligence (E) None of these
100. It is not for lay readers to evaluate a great poet.
(A) Expert (B) Learned (C) Ordinary (D) Idle (E) None of these
101. The soldiers laid down their arms.
(A) Put their arms on the ground (B) Surrendered (C) Refused to obey orders
(D) Put the arms in their place (E) None of these
102. At a party, he is always in high spirits.
(A) Uncontrollable (B) Drunk (C) Chedrful (D) Talkative (E) None of these
103. The data compiled by the organisation was very useful.
(A) Analysed (B) Enclosed (C) Collected (D) Published (E) None of these
104. He is a candid politician.
(A) Frank (B) Faithful (C) Fearless (D) Soft spoken (E) None of these
105. The indiscriminate cutting of trees has resulted in poor monsoons in India.
(A) Careful (B) Extravagant (C) Unselective (D) Wasteful (E) None of these
106. It was Pranil's practice to get up early and go for a walk before breakfast.
(A) Convention (B) Habit (C) Fashion (D) Rule (E) None of these
107. We must eradicate corruption.
(A) Control (B) Condemn (C) Uproot (D) Minimise (E) None of these
108. Sita asked Lakshmi not to meddle in her affairs.
(A) Interfere (B) Cross (C) Impose (D) Intercede (E) None of these
109. My friends promised to look up my sister whenever they went to London.
(A) Survey (B) Contact (C) Visit (D) Greet (E) None of these
110. Grandfather has been getting feeble of late.
(A) Weak (B) Big (C) Small (D) Tall (E) None of these
111. Eventually vision is affected and the patient is only able to see if light is present.
(A) Primarily (B) Initially (C) Gradually (D) Ultimately (E) None of these
112. Reading of poetry is not congenial to his taste.
(A) Preferable (B) Helpful (C) Beneficial (D) Suited (E) None of these
113. He had a penchant for fine phrases.
(A) Bias (B) Liking (C) Training (D) Desire (E) None of these
114. Scientific knowledge is an intoxicating draught and it may be one which the human race is unable to sustain.
(A) Process (B) Product (C) Drink (D) Disease (E) None of these
115. He tried to cajole her, but it was in vain.
(A) Rejoice (B) Enjoin (C) Inspire (D) Coax (E) None of these
116. This was his maiden performance on the stage and he did very well.
(A) Opening (B) Girlish (C) First (D) Primary (E) None of these
117. He was trying to put across his ideas to his audience.
(A) To convey (B) To cross (C) To convince (D) To influence (E) None of these
118. The growing disparity between the rich and the poor has been a cause for concern for those who are committed to the establishment of a just and egalitarian social order.
(A) Unity (B) Diversity (C) Inequality (D) Segregation (E) None of these
119. The man vehemently denied all the charges of corruption that were levelled against him.
(A) Devoutly (B) Serenely (C) Hysterically (D) Forcefully (E) None of these
120. Plants that grow and exist in deserts have highly specialised means of adapting themselves to the arid environment.
(A) Unproductive (B) Useless (C) Withering (D) Dry (E) None of these
121. The ascending temperature in many parts of the world confirms global warming which is an environmental hazard.
(A) Mounting (B) Shooting (C) Falling (D) Rising (E) None of these
122. Before I could expostulate he had spoken again.
(A) Explain (B) Disclose (C) Protest (D) Postulate (E) None of these
123. A bone got stuck in his gullet.
(A) Throat (B) Chest (C) Molars (D) Stomach (E) None of these
124. Because of a family feud, he never spoke to his wife's parents.
(A) Trouble (B) Crisis (C) Quarrel (D) Problem (E) None of these
125. Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
(A) Miserly (B) Dull (C) Peculiar (D) Irritable (E) None of these
126. The travel agent will confirm my reservation for next week's flight to London.
(A) Approve (B) Obtain (C) Verify (D) Ratify (E) None of these
127. His dress was immaculate.
(A) Spotless (B) Coloured (C) Gorgeous (D) Simple (E) None of these
128. Weird noises came from the haunted houses.
(A) Beastly (B) Unpleasant (C) Frightening (D) Unnatural (E) None of these
129. He kept his eyes peeled and his ears pricked for some important clue.
(A) Hint (B) Inkling (C) Intimation (D) Signal (E) None of these
130. The guests were offended by his uncouth manners.
(A) Wasteful (B) Dirty (C) Undesirable (D) Ungracious (E) None of these
131. The defendant was grateful for the judge's clemency.
(A) Mercy (B) Patience (C) Politeness (D) Relaxed attitude (E) None of these
132. The police need tangible proof of his guilt before they can act against him.
(A) Emphatic (B) Strong (C) Convincing (D) Clear and certain (E) None of these
133. The parade route was down the main boulevard.
(A) Highway (B) Avenue (C) Alley (D) Driveway (E) None of these
134. The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible.
(A) Disputable (B) Debatable (C) Unacceptable (D) Unquestionable (E) None of these
135. His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.
(A) Correct (B) Tactful (C) Courteous (D) Straightforward (E) None of these
136. Most of the politicians these days have a large number of toadies around them.
(A) Servants (B) Followers (C) Sycophants (D) Professional assistants (E) None of these
137. The country's economy is beginning to look up now.
(A) Look clear (B) Go down (C) Remain static (D) Improve (E) None of these
138. The old man shows no sign of infirmity even though he is eighty years old.
(A) Lack of firmness (B) Feebleness (C) Fickleness (D) Indolence (E) None of these
139. The weavers have to do monotonous work.
(A) Autonomous (B) Irksome (C) Exhausting (D) Repetitive (E) None of these
140. There is not a single word that is redundant in the report.
(A) Unimportant (B) Not needed (C) Bombastic (D) Flowery (E) None of these
141. A civilised Roman banquet was a thing of great richness, style and decorum.
(A) Table (B) Ornament (C) Feast (D) Palace (E) None of these
142. Last evening I was held up at the meeting.
(A) Delayed (B) Stopped (C) Detained (D) Kept (E) None of these
143. Now the fury of the demonstrators turned against the machines.
(A) Acrimony (B) Rage (C) Passion (D) Asperity (E) None of these
144. He gave such a vivid description of the house we wanted to rent that we did not have to look at it.
(A) Confused (B) Detailed (C) Simple (D) Clear (E) None of these
145. It is so gratifying to know that there are not many small-pox cases these days.
(A) Happy (B) Satisfying (C) Surprising (D) Pleasing (E) None of these
146. Adequate precautions against diseases must be taken after the floods.
(A) Complete (B) Substantial (C) Early (D) Sufficient (E) None of these
147. The teacher felt that the student lacked discrimination in the study of his data.
(A) Objectivity (B) Good judgment (C) Good taste (D) Imagination (E) None of these
148. He has implicated them in the conspiracy.
(A) Influenced (B) Affected (C) Involved (D) Interested (E) None of these
149. In the murder case, the police found it difficult to identify the accomplice.
(A) Companion (B) Victim (C) Ringleader (D) Culprit (E) None of these
150. To his utter surprise, the venture turned out to be highly lucrative.
(A) Satisfactory (B) Challenging (C) Profitable (D) Frustrating (E) None of these
151. His judicious handling of the matter saved the situation from going out of control.
(A) Helpful (B) Nervous (C) Cautious (D) Sensible (E) None of these
152. The scheme failed for want of adequate funds.
(A) Required (B) Recommended (C) Sufficient (D) Necessary (E) None of these
153. The arguments of the lawyer of the accused were so persuasive that the judge acquitted him.
(A) Eloquent (B) Clever (C) Encouraging (D) Convincing (E) None of these
154. Your master will like you if you are diligent.
(A) Obedient (B) Meticulous (C) Hard-working (D) Conscientious (E) None of these
155. He gave an expeditious reply.
(A) Prompt (B) Slow (C) Elaborate (D) Exact (E) None of these
156. The striking labourers attempted to intimidate the loyal and dutiful labourers.
(A) Persuade (B) Attack (C) Inform (D) threaten (E) None of these
157. Sohrab parried the blow aimed at him by Rustum.
(A) Evaded (B) Opposed (C) Defied (D) Sparred (E) None of these
158. He has been exonerated by the court.
(A) Forgiven (B) Suspended (C) Declared innocent (D) Warned (E) None of these
159. The teacher reiterated his statement.
(A) Contradicted (B) Disputed (C) Repeated (D) Elaborated (E) None of these
160. We agreed to have the Town Hall as the rendezvous for all the scout-troops.
(A) Assembly (B) Camping ground (C) Picnic Spot (D) Meeting Place (E) None of these
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