Practice Synonyms - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions:

In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.

Q-1)   REQUEST

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Explanation:

 ask (Verb) : to say or write in the form of a question

request (Verb) : to ask for something or do something in a polite way

please (Verb) : used for adding force to a request or statement

suggest (Verb) : to put forward an idea; propose

offer (Verb) : to say that you are willing to do something for somebody or give something to somebody


Directions:

Choose the best "Synonym" for the word asked in the question from the below given four alternatives/options.

Q-2)    WILY

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Explanation:

 cunning (Adjective) : crafty; wily

wily (Adjective) : cunning

wise (Adjective) : able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have

stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly

angry (Adjective) : feeling and/ or showing anger


Directions:

In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.

Q-3)   ABROGATE

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Explanation:

abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution

abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal

elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved

gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited

destroy (Verb) : do away with; destruct


Directions:

In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.

Q-4)   HURDLE

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Explanation:  

obstacle (Noun) : a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something

hurdle (Noun) : each of a series of upright frames that a person or horse jumps over in a race; a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something

throw (Noun) : the act of throwing something

 opposition (Noun) : the act of strongly disagreeing with somebody or something, with the aim of preventing something from happening

suspicion (Noun) : a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof; a feeling that something is true or you cannot trust somebody or something


Directions:

In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.

Q-5)   MOTIVE

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Explanation:

 intention (Noun) : what you plan to do; your aim

motive (Noun) : a reason for doing something; aim; cause

reason (Noun) : a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done

occasion (Noun) : special event, ceremony or celebration

preparation (Noun) : the act of getting ready for something or making something ready


DIRECTIONS:

In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and find the correct answer.

Q-6)   Pious

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Q-7)   Thrive

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Explanation:

Flourish


Q-8)   Scanty

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Explanation:

Meagre


DIRECTIONS:

In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and find the correct answer.

Q-9)   FACET

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Explanation:

A facet of something is a single part or aspect of it.


DIRECTIONS:

In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and find the correct answer.

Q-10)   Vacillate

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DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-11)   Amazement

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DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-12)   PERNICIOUS

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Explanation:

Pernicious is ruinous, injurious, hurtful. Baneful is destructive.


DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-13)   Nebulous

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Q-14)   Fecund

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Explanation:

Prolific


DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-15)   Jubilant

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Q-16)   Precocious

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Explanation:

Premature


DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-17)   Elastic

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DIRECTIONS:

Pick out the nearest correct meaning or synonym of the words given below:

Q-18)   Implacable

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Q-19)   Ricochet

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Explanation:

Rebound


DIRECTIONS:

In this questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark the right answer.

Q-20)   EXUDE

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