Question 1

1. What is the closest synonym of the word Pusillanimous?

A) AudaciousB) CowardlyC) ResoluteD) Insignificant

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Pusillanimous" means showing a lack of courage or determination; timid or cowardly.

Question 2

2. What is the most appropriate antonym of the word Alacrity?

A) ApathyB) PromptnessC) Zeal Dispatch

Question 3

3. What is the closest synonym of the word Obstreperous?

A) TaciturnB) CompliantC) ClamorousD) Docile

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Explanation: "Obstreperous" means noisy and difficult to control, making "Clamorous" the most fitting synonym.

Question 4

4. What is the exact antonym of the word Pulchritudinous?

A) ResplendentB) HideousC) GracefulD) Exquisite

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Pulchritudinous" means breathtakingly beautiful, so "Hideous" is its exact antonym.

Question 5

5. What is the closest synonym of the word Tergiversation?

A) VeracityB) StraightforwardnessC) DeterminationD) Equivocation

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation: Explanation: "Tergiversation" refers to evasion, prevarication, or equivocation when answering a question or stating a position.

Question 6

6. What is the most suitable antonym of the word Perfidious?

A) FaithfulB) TreacherousC) DeceitfulD) Insidious

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Explanation: "Perfidious" means deceitful and untrustworthy; hence, "Faithful" is the correct antonym.

Question 7

7. What is the closest synonym of the word Sycophant?

A) MaverickB) DetractorC) ToadyD) Benefactor

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Explanation: A "Sycophant" is a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage; a "Toady".

Question 8

8. What is the best antonym of the word Esoteric?

A) ReconditeB) PublicC) CrypticD) Arcane

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Esoteric" means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people. "Public" (or general/manifest) serves as its antonym.

Question 9

9. What is the closest synonym of the word Mendacious?

A) VeraciousB) GenerousC) ProvocativeD) Untruthful

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation: Explanation: "Mendacious" means not telling the truth or lying, which translates directly to "Untruthful".

Question 10

10. What is the most appropriate antonym of the word Scurrilous?

A) AbusiveB) OpprobriousC) RespectfulD) Slanderous

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Explanation: "Scurrilous" means making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. "Respectful" is the antonym.

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Explanation: "Alacrity" refers to brisk and cheerful readiness, whereas "Apathy" denotes a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 10)

1. <strong></strong> What is the closest <strong>synonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Pusillanimous</span>?

2. <strong></strong> What is the most appropriate <strong>antonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Alacrity</span>?

3. <strong></strong> What is the closest <strong>synonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Obstreperous</span>?

4. <strong></strong> What is the exact <strong>antonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Pulchritudinous</span>?

5. <strong></strong> What is the closest <strong>synonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Tergiversation</span>?

6. <strong></strong> What is the most suitable <strong>antonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Perfidious</span>?

7. <strong></strong> What is the closest <strong>synonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Sycophant</span>?

8. <strong></strong> What is the best <strong>antonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Esoteric</span>?

9. <strong></strong> What is the closest <strong>synonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Mendacious</span>?

10. <strong></strong> What is the most appropriate <strong>antonym</strong> of the word <span class="highlight-word">Scurrilous</span>?