Question 1

1. Synonym The diplomat's trenchant remarks sliced directly through the polite ambiguity of the conference, forcing both parties to address the core conflict.

A) Ambiguous and vagueB) Incisive and sharpC) Rambling and unfocusedD) Conciliatory and mild

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Trenchant" means vigorous, incisive, or keen in expression or style. Hence, "incisive and sharp" is the closest synonym.

Question 2

2. Antonym Despite the sudden market crash, her attitude towards her long-term investments remained remarkably sanguine.

A) OptimisticB) Despondent

Question 3

3. Synonym The project manager was known for her fastidious attention to detail, leaving absolutely no room for minor clerical errors.

A) IndifferentB) MeticulousC) SlapdashD) Lenient

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Fastidious" means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; "meticulous" is a direct synonym.

Question 4

4. Antonym The committee found the spokesperson's responses to be highly equivocal, which did little to quiet public suspicion.

A) AmbiguousB) EvasiveC) ClearD) Vague

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Explanation: "Equivocal" means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or undecided. The antonym is "clear."

Question 5

5. Synonym During the deposition, the witness's laconic responses frustrated the cross-examining attorney who wanted details.

A) VerboseB) TerseC) LoquaciousD) Garrulous

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Laconic" means using very few words. "Terse" is the closest synonym, whereas verbose, loquacious, and garrulous mean wordy.

Question 6

6. Antonym The team's general temperament became noticeably morose after their consecutive losses in the qualifying rounds.

A) SullenB) CheerfulC) GloomyD) Melancholy

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Morose" means sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered. Its opposite (antonym) is "cheerful."

Question 7

7. Synonym The legal system is full of arcane procedures that are almost completely incomprehensible to the average citizen.

A) EsotericB) MainstreamC) ModernD) Simplistic

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Explanation: "Arcane" means understood by few; mysterious or secret. "Esoteric" is the closest synonym.

Question 8

8. Antonym Despite his massive wealth, his parsimonious habits prevented him from contributing to local community charities.

A) FrugalB) MiserlyC) GenerousD) Stingy

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Explanation: "Parsimonious" means extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources. Its antonym is "generous."

Question 9

9. Synonym Daily physical exercise had a highly salutary effect on the executive’s overall cardiovascular health.

A) DetrimentalB) BeneficialC) NegligibleD) Harmful

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Salutary" means producing good effects or beneficial, especially referring to health. Hence, "beneficial" is the correct synonym.

Question 10

10. Antonym Known to be a garrulous talker, he was surprisingly quiet during the board of directors meeting.

A) VolubleB) ReticentC) TalkativeD) Loquacious

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Garrulous" means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. The antonym is "reticent" (reserved, introverted, or disinclined to speak).

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Explanation: "Sanguine" means optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Its antonym is "despondent" (disheartened/hopeless).

Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 5)

1. <strong>Synonym</strong><br>The diplomat's <strong>trenchant</strong> remarks sliced directly through the polite ambiguity of the conference, forcing both parties to address the core conflict.

2. <strong>Antonym</strong><br>Despite the sudden market crash, her attitude towards her long-term investments remained remarkably <strong>sanguine</strong>.

3. <strong>Synonym</strong><br>The project manager was known for her <strong>fastidious</strong> attention to detail, leaving absolutely no room for minor clerical errors.

4. <strong>Antonym</strong><br>The committee found the spokesperson's responses to be highly <strong>equivocal</strong>, which did little to quiet public suspicion.

5. <strong>Synonym</strong><br>During the deposition, the witness's <strong>laconic</strong> responses frustrated the cross-examining attorney who wanted details.

6. <strong>Antonym</strong><br>The team's general temperament became noticeably <strong>morose</strong> after their consecutive losses in the qualifying rounds.

7. <strong>Synonym</strong><br>The legal system is full of <strong>arcane</strong> procedures that are almost completely incomprehensible to the average citizen.

8. <strong>Antonym</strong><br>Despite his massive wealth, his <strong>parsimonious</strong> habits prevented him from contributing to local community charities.

9. <strong>Synonym</strong><br>Daily physical exercise had a highly <strong>salutary</strong> effect on the executive’s overall cardiovascular health.

10. <strong>Antonym</strong><br>Known to be a <strong>garrulous</strong> talker, he was surprisingly quiet during the board of directors meeting.