Q1. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to “meticulous”.
(a) Careless
(b) Precise
(c) Hasty
(d) Vague
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; precise conveys the same idea.
Q2. Select the word opposite in meaning to “abundant”.
(a) Plentiful
(b) Scarce
(c) Ample
(d) Copious
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Abundant means existing in large quantity; scarce means insufficient or rare.
Q3. Which of the following is a synonym of “gregarious”?
(a) Solitary
(b) Sociable
(c) Reserved
(d) Aloof
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Gregarious describes someone who enjoys the company of others; sociable has the same meaning.
Q4. Find the antonym of “benevolent”.
(a) Kind
(b) Malevolent
(c) Charitable
(d) Generous
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Benevolent means well‑meaning and kindly; malevolent means wishing evil to others.
Q5. Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “ephemeral”.
(a) Eternal
(b) Transient
(c) Permanent
(d) Lasting
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ephemeral means lasting for a markedly brief time; transient carries the same sense.
Q6. Which option is an antonym of “candid”?
(a) Frank
(b) Deceptive
(c) Straightforward
(d) Honest
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Candid means truthful and frank; deceptive means misleading, the opposite.
Q7. Identify the synonym of “arduous”.
(a) Easy
(b) Laborious
(c) Simple
(d) Effortless
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Arduous involves strenuous effort; laborious means requiring much work.
Q8. Choose the word opposite in meaning to “ostentatious”.
(a) Showy
(b) Modest
(c) Flamboyant
(d) Gaudy
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ostentatious means designed to impress; modest means unpretentious.
Q9. Which of the following is a synonym for “querulous”?
(a) Content
(b) Complaining
(c) Joyful
(d) Satisfied
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Querulous means habitually complaining; complaining conveys the same idea.
Q10. Select the antonym of “meticulous”.
(a) Careful
(b) Sloppy
(c) Precise
(d) Thorough
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Meticulous means very careful and precise; sloppy means careless and untidy.
Q11. Choose the word nearest in meaning to “laconic”.
(a) Verbose
(b) Concise
(c) Talkative
(d) Loquacious
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Laconic means using few words; concise has the same meaning.
Q12. Which option is an antonym of “pernicious”?
(a) Harmful
(b) Benign
(c) Destructive
(d) Toxic
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Pernicious means causing great harm; benign means gentle and not harmful.
Q13. Identify the synonym of “ ubiquitous”.
(a) Rare
(b) Scarce
(c) Omnipresent
(d) Limited
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Ubiquitous means present everywhere; omnipresent conveys the same idea.
Q14. Find the word opposite in meaning to “alleviate”.
(a) Relieve
(b) Exacerbate
(c) Mitigate
(d) Lessen
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Alleviate means to make less severe; exacerbate means to make worse.
Q15. Choose the synonym of “ incessant”.
(a) Occasional
(b) Continuous
(c) Intermittent
(d) Sporadic
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Incessant means never stopping; continuous means without interruption.
Q16. Select the antonym of “ jovial”.
(a) Merry
(b) Gleeful
(c) Morose
(d) Cheerful
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Jovial means happy and cheerful; morose means sullen and gloomy.
Q17. Which of the following is a synonym for “ equivocal”?
(a) Clear
(b) Unambiguous
(c) Ambiguous
(d) Definite
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous has the same meaning.
Q18. Find the antonym of “ profuse”.
(a) Abundant
(b) Copious
(c) Meager
(d) Plentiful
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Profuse means abundant or lavish; meager means lacking in quantity or quality.
Q19. Choose the word nearest in meaning to “ propensity”.
(A) Aversion
(B) Tendency
(C) Resistance
(D) Opposition
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Propensity means an inclination or natural tendency; tendency conveys the same idea.
Q20. Which option is an antonym of “ transient”?
(a) Fleeting
(b) Momentary
(c) Permanent
(d) Brief
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Transient means lasting only a short time; permanent means lasting indefinitely.
Q21. Identify the synonym of “ vindicate”.
(a) Condemn
(b) Exonerate
(c) Accuse
(d) Blame
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Vindicate means to clear from blame or suspicion; exonerate means to absolve from guilt.
Q22. Find the word opposite in meaning to “ nascent”.
(a) Emerging
(b) Developing
(c) Mature
(d) Budding
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Nascent means just coming into existence; mature means fully developed.
Q23. Choose the synonym of “ lethargic”.
(a) Energetic
(b) Sluggish
(c) Vivacious
(d) Spry
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Lethargic means showing little energy; sluggish means slow and inactive.
Q24. Select the antonym of “ ubiquitous”.
(a) Omnipresent
(b) Universal
(c) Rare
(d) Widespread
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Ubiquitous means found everywhere; rare means not occurring often.
Q25. Which of the following is a synonym for “ prudent”?
(a) Reckless
(b) Wise
(c) Impulsive
(d) Careless
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise has the same sense.
