Question 1

1. Choose the correct SYNONYM for the underlined word: "The senator's capricious decisions on fiscal policy left both allies and opponents completely bewildered."

A) predictableB) whimsicalC) deliberateD) decisive

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: "Whimsical" is a synonym for "capricious," which describes someone prone to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior.

Question 2

2. Choose the correct SYNONYM for the underlined word: "The artist captured the ephemeral beauty of the morning mist before it vanished under the warm sun."

A) perpetual transient

Question 3

3. Choose the correct SYNONYM for the underlined word: "The rescue team responded with alacrity when the distress signal was received from the mountain base."

A) hesitationB) indifferenceC) eagernessD) apathy

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: "Eagerness" is a synonym for "alacrity," which refers to cheerful readiness, briskness, or promptness.

Question 4

4. Choose the correct SYNONYM for the underlined word: "The defense attorney tried to obfuscate the facts of the case by introducing highly irrelevant details."

A) clarifyB) simplifyC) obscureD) emphasize

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: "Obscure" is a synonym for "obfuscate," which means to render unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.

Question 5

5. Choose the correct SYNONYM for the underlined word: "The professor's lecture on quantum metaphysics was filled with recondite concepts that only a few specialists understood."

A) esotericB) superficialC) manifestD) trivial

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: "Esoteric" is a synonym for "recondite," describing knowledge that is obscure, complex, and understood by only a select few.

Question 6

6. Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined word: "Unlike his gregarious sister who loved attending grand social gatherings, Arthur preferred quiet evenings alone."

A) affableB) introvertedC) sociableD) loquacious

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: "Introverted" is the antonym of "gregarious," which means outgoing, social, and fond of company.

Question 7

7. Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined word: "While many cultures venerate their ancestors, modern consumerist societies often focus solely on the immediate future."

A) revereB) despiseC) honorD) cherish

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: "Despise" is the antonym of "venerate," which means to regard with great respect or deep reverence.

Question 8

8. Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined word: "The cacophony of the busy downtown construction site made it impossible to concentrate on the calls."

A) harmonyB) clamorC) dinD) discord

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation: "Harmony" is the antonym of "cacophony," which refers to a harsh, discordant, and jarring mixture of sounds.

Question 9

9. Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined word: "Unchecked misinformation can have a pernicious effect on public trust and democratic institutions."

A) harmfulB) beneficialC) maliciousD) insidious

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: "Beneficial" is the antonym of "pernicious," which means having a harmful, destructive, or highly damaging effect.

Question 10

10. Choose the correct ANTONYM for the underlined word: "The executive's laconic response left the department team wondering if their proposal was fully approved."

A) conciseB) taciturnC) verboseD) succinct

Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation: "Verbose" (meaning using more words than needed) is the antonym of "laconic," which means brief and using very few words.

Accepted Answer

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation: "Transient" is a synonym for "ephemeral," meaning lasting for a very short, fleeting duration.

Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 8)

1. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#2563eb;">SYNONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The senator's <span class="context-highlight">capricious</span> decisions on fiscal policy left both allies and opponents completely bewildered."

2. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#2563eb;">SYNONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The artist captured the <span class="context-highlight">ephemeral</span> beauty of the morning mist before it vanished under the warm sun."

3. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#2563eb;">SYNONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The rescue team responded with <span class="context-highlight">alacrity</span> when the distress signal was received from the mountain base."

4. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#2563eb;">SYNONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The defense attorney tried to <span class="context-highlight">obfuscate</span> the facts of the case by introducing highly irrelevant details."

5. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#2563eb;">SYNONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The professor's lecture on quantum metaphysics was filled with <span class="context-highlight">recondite</span> concepts that only a few specialists understood."

6. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#dc2626;">ANTONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"Unlike his <span class="context-highlight">gregarious</span> sister who loved attending grand social gatherings, Arthur preferred quiet evenings alone."

7. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#dc2626;">ANTONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"While many cultures <span class="context-highlight">venerate</span> their ancestors, modern consumerist societies often focus solely on the immediate future."

8. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#dc2626;">ANTONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The <span class="context-highlight">cacophony</span> of the busy downtown construction site made it impossible to concentrate on the calls."

9. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#dc2626;">ANTONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"Unchecked misinformation can have a <span class="context-highlight">pernicious</span> effect on public trust and democratic institutions."

10. Choose the correct <strong style="color:#dc2626;">ANTONYM</strong> for the underlined word:<br>"The executive's <span class="context-highlight">laconic</span> response left the department team wondering if their proposal was fully approved."