Q1.Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “meticulous”.
(a) Careless
(b) Thorough
(c) Hasty
(d) Indifferent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very thorough and careful.
Q2. Which word is a synonym of “abate”?
(a) Increase
(b) Diminish
(c) Ignite
(d) Sustain
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Abate means to become less intense or to diminish.
Q3. Select the synonym for “eloquent”.
(a) Inarticulate
(b) Fluent
(c) Muddled
(d) Silent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Eloquent describes someone who speaks or writes clearly and persuasively; fluent.
Q4. Which of the following means the same as “acerbic”?
(a) Sweet
(b) Bitter
(c) Mild (d) Soft
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Acerbic refers to a sharp, bitter tone or taste.
Q5. Find the synonym of “equivocal”.
(a) Clear
(b) Ambiguous
(c) Definite (d) Certain
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Q6. Which word best matches “pensive”?
(a) Cheerful
(b) Thoughtful
(c) Energetic
(d) Careless Answer: (b)
Explanation: Pensive means deeply or seriously thoughtful.
Q7. Choose the synonym for “ostentatious”.
(a) Modest
(b) Showy
(c) Plain
(d) Humble
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ostentatious means intended to attract notice and impress others; showy.
Q8. Which word is closest in meaning to “tenuous”?
(a) Strong (b) Fragile
(c) Thick
(d) Solid
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Tenuous means very weak or slight; fragile. Q9. Select the synonym of “acerbity”.
(a) Sweetness
(b) Bitterness
(c) Softness
(d) Warmth
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Acidity or sharpness of tone; bitterness in manner or speech.
Q10. Which word means the same as “ gregarious”?
(a) Solitary
(b) Sociable
(c) Shy
(d) Reserved
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Gregarious describes someone who enjoys the company of others; sociable.
Q11. Choose the synonym for “ameliorate”.
(a) Worsen
(b) Improve
(c) Ignore (d) Destroy
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ameliorate means to make something better; to improve.
Q12. Which word is synonymous with “laconic”?
(a) Verbose
(b) Concise
(c) Talkative
(d) Loquacious
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Laconic means using few words; concise.
Q13. Find the synonym of “ubiquitous”.
(a) Rare
(b) Everywhere
(c) Limited
(d) Scarce
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Q14. Which word best matches “pragmatic”?
(a) Idealistic
(b) Practical
(c) Theoretical
(d) Visionary
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Pragmatic deals with things sensibly and realistically; practical.
Q15. Select the synonym for “ corroborate”.
(a) Contradict
(b) Support
(c) Ignore (d) Deny
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Corroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Q16. Choose the word closest in meaning to “insipid”.
(a) Flavorful
(b) Bland
(c) Spicy
(d) Rich
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Insipid means lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; bland.
Q17. Which of the following is a synonym of “alleviate”?
(a) Aggravate
(b) Relieve
(c) Intensify
(d) Provoke
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Alleviate means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve.
Q18. Find the synonym of “ garrulous”.
(a) Quiet
(b) Talkative (c) Reserved
(d) Silent
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Garrulous means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Q19. Which word means the same as “ magnanimous”?
(a) Stingy (b) Generous
(c) Petty
(d) Selfish
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Magnanimous describes someone who is generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person. Q20. Choose the synonym for “ rudimentary”.
(a) Advanced
(b) Basic
(c) Complex
(d) Sophisticated
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Rudimentary involves or is limited to basic principles; elementary.
Q21. Which word is closest in meaning to “ vindicate”?
(a) Accuse
(b) Exonerate
(c) Condemn
(d) Blame
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Vindicate means to clear someone of blame, suspicion, or doubt; to exonerate.
Q22. Select the synonym of “ lethargic”.
(a) Energetic
(b) Sluggish (c) Active
(d) Vivacious
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
Q23. Which word best matches “ fervent”?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Passionate
(c) Lukewarm
(d) Apathetic
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Fervent means having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm; passionate.
Q24. Find the synonym for “ ostracize”. (a) Welcome
(b) Exclude
(c) Include
(d) Embrace
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ostracize means to exclude from a group or society; to banish.
Q25. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “ ubiquitous” (re‑asked for reinforcement).
(a) Rare
(b) Everywhere
(c) Scarce
(d) Limited
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
