Question 1

1. (Synonym). Identify the synonym of the underlined word: "The defense attorney argued that the evidence against his client was tenuous at best."

A) robustB) flimsyC) biasedD) chronological

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Tenuous' means very weak, slender, or slight. 'Flimsy' is the closest synonym.

Question 2

2. (Synonym). Identify the synonym of the underlined word: "Despite the chaos of the market collapse, her equanimity remained unshaken."

A) agitationB) composure indifference

Question 3

3. (Synonym). Identify the synonym of the underlined word: "The CEO's lucid explanation of the complex strategy helped reassure the board members."

A) ambiguousB) transparentC) clearD) intricate

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Correct! 'Lucid' means expressed clearly and easy to understand.

Question 4

4. (Synonym). Identify the synonym of the underlined word: "The newly drafted environmental policy was criticized for being too stringent."

A) laxB) rigorousC) volatileD) ambiguous

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Stringent' rules or regulations are strict, precise, and exacting. 'Rigorous' is the most accurate synonym.

Question 5

5. (Synonym). Identify the synonym of the underlined word: "Her ephemeral interest in classical piano lasted only a few weeks before she switched to guitar."

A) permanentB) profoundC) transientD) superficial

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: Correct! 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. 'Transient' is a direct synonym.

Question 6

6. (Antonym). Identify the antonym of the underlined word: "He is known for his parsimonious habits, rarely spending money even on essentials."

A) generousB) frugalC) stingyD) prudent

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct! 'Parsimonious' means extremely unwilling to spend money (stingy/frugal). The direct antonym is 'generous'.

Question 7

7. (Antonym). Identify the antonym of the underlined word: "The candidate's evasive answers during the debate frustrated the journalists."

A) directB) elusiveC) ambiguousD) polite

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: Correct! 'Evasive' means tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation. The opposite of evasive is 'direct'.

Question 8

8. (Antonym). Identify the antonym of the underlined word: "The professor's pedantic approach to teaching grammar bored most of the students."

A) academicB) informalC) preciseD) meticulous

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Pedantic' refers to being overly concerned with minor details and rules. 'Informal' is its suitable antonym here.

Question 9

9. (Antonym). Identify the antonym of the underlined word: "The weather in the mountain pass is notoriously capricious, changing from sunny to stormy in minutes."

A) volatileB) stableC) unpredictableD) severe

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Capricious' means given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 'Stable' is the direct antonym.

Question 10

10. (Antonym). Identify the antonym of the underlined word: "She made a laudable effort to clean up the polluted beach park over the weekend."

A) praiseworthyB) contemptibleC) negligibleD) energetic

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Laudable' means deserving praise and commendation. 'Contemptible' means deserving contempt or disgrace, making it the perfect antonym.

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct! 'Equanimity' refers to mental calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 6)

1. <strong>(Synonym).</strong> Identify the synonym of the underlined word:<br>"The defense attorney argued that the evidence against his client was <u>tenuous</u> at best."

2. <strong>(Synonym).</strong> Identify the synonym of the underlined word:<br>"Despite the chaos of the market collapse, her <u>equanimity</u> remained unshaken."

3. <strong>(Synonym).</strong> Identify the synonym of the underlined word:<br>"The CEO's <u>lucid</u> explanation of the complex strategy helped reassure the board members."

4. <strong>(Synonym).</strong> Identify the synonym of the underlined word:<br>"The newly drafted environmental policy was criticized for being too <u>stringent</u>."

5. <strong>(Synonym).</strong> Identify the synonym of the underlined word:<br>"Her <u>ephemeral</u> interest in classical piano lasted only a few weeks before she switched to guitar."

6. <strong>(Antonym).</strong> Identify the antonym of the underlined word:<br>"He is known for his <u>parsimonious</u> habits, rarely spending money even on essentials."

7. <strong>(Antonym).</strong> Identify the antonym of the underlined word:<br>"The candidate's <u>evasive</u> answers during the debate frustrated the journalists."

8. <strong>(Antonym).</strong> Identify the antonym of the underlined word:<br>"The professor's <u>pedantic</u> approach to teaching grammar bored most of the students."

9. <strong>(Antonym).</strong> Identify the antonym of the underlined word:<br>"The weather in the mountain pass is notoriously <u>capricious</u>, changing from sunny to stormy in minutes."

10. <strong>(Antonym).</strong> Identify the antonym of the underlined word:<br>"She made a <u>laudable</u> effort to clean up the polluted beach park over the weekend."