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Vocabulary (A) MCQs

106 MCQs on Vocabulary (A) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 100 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABANDON?

A

relinquish

Correct
B

spur

C

curtail

D

annul

View answer & explanation Ans: relinquish

Correct Answer: relinquish

ABANDON means to give up completely. The book lists relinquish among the synonyms of ABANDON (also: forgo, forsake).

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Q 2 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABASH?

A

tribute

B

fluster

Correct
C

concord

D

caustic

View answer & explanation Ans: fluster

Correct Answer: fluster

The book lists fluster among the synonyms of ABASH (also: disconcert, discomfit).

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Q 3 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ABASH?

A

destitute

B

meek

C

self-possessed

Correct
D

apathy

View answer & explanation Ans: self-possessed

Correct Answer: self-possessed

The book lists self-possessed among the antonyms of ABASH.

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Q 4 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABDICATE?

A

insinuate

B

jure

C

hazy

D

renounce

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: renounce

Correct Answer: renounce

ABDICATE means to give up claim to. The book lists renounce among the synonyms of ABDICATE (also: abandon, relinquish).

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Q 5 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ABDICATE?

A

appropriate

Correct
B

synonym

C

disapprobation

D

inept

View answer & explanation Ans: appropriate

Correct Answer: appropriate

ABDICATE means to give up claim to. The book lists appropriate among the antonyms of ABDICATE (also: arrogate, assume).

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Q 6 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABET?

A

mediator

B

spur

Correct
C

prototype

D

jejune

View answer & explanation Ans: spur

Correct Answer: spur

ABET means to encourage -or support. The book lists spur among the synonyms of ABET (also: incite).

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Q 7 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ABET?

A

apocryphal

B

magnanimity

C

balk

Correct
D

even

View answer & explanation Ans: balk

Correct Answer: balk

ABET means to encourage -or support. The book lists balk among the antonyms of ABET (also: bar, block).

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Q 8 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABRIDGE?

A

enhance

B

propitious

C

veritable

D

curtail

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: curtail

Correct Answer: curtail

ABRIDGE means to shorten. The book lists curtail among the synonyms of ABRIDGE (also: diminish, retrench).

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Q 9 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ABRIDGE?

A

protract

Correct
B

piquant

C

adornment

D

dejected

View answer & explanation Ans: protract

Correct Answer: protract

ABRIDGE means to shorten. The book lists protract among the antonyms of ABRIDGE (also: elongate, amplify).

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Q 10 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABROGATE?

A

bigoted

B

annul

Correct
C

bibliolator

D

odd

View answer & explanation Ans: annul

Correct Answer: annul

ABROGATE means to abolish or render void. The book lists annul among the synonyms of ABROGATE (also: nullify, rescind).

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Q 11 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ABSTEMIOUS?

A

jocund

B

morass

C

temperate

Correct
D

unrhetorical

View answer & explanation Ans: temperate

Correct Answer: temperate

ABSTEMIOUS means moderate in the use of food or fink. The book lists temperate among the synonyms of ABSTEMIOUS.

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Q 12 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ABSTEMIOUS?

A

internationalist

B

artlessness

C

intermittent

D

gluttonous

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: gluttonous

Correct Answer: gluttonous

ABSTEMIOUS means moderate in the use of food or fink. The book lists gluttonous among the antonyms of ABSTEMIOUS (also: greedy, capacious).

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Q 13 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACADEMIC?

A

scholastic

Correct
B

fickle

C

hypercritical

D

mockery

View answer & explanation Ans: scholastic

Correct Answer: scholastic

ACADEMIC means pertaining to school; theoretical cademic interests; an academic discussion, with practical implications. The book lists scholastic among the synonyms of ACADEMIC.

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Q 14 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACADEMIC?

A

augmentation

B

actual

Correct
C

concerned

D

aplomb

View answer & explanation Ans: actual

Correct Answer: actual

ACADEMIC means pertaining to school; theoretical cademic interests; an academic discussion, with practical implications. The book lists actual among the antonyms of ACADEMIC (also: factual, rea).

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Q 15 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACCEDE?

A

constraint

B

compelling

C

assent

Correct
D

collaboration

View answer & explanation Ans: assent

Correct Answer: assent

ACCEDE means to agree to. The book lists assent among the synonyms of ACCEDE.

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Q 16 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACCEDE?

A

botched

B

admiring

C

antisocial

D

demur

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: demur

Correct Answer: demur

ACCEDE means to agree to. The book lists demur among the antonyms of ACCEDE (also: dissent).

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Q 17 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACCELERATE?

A

expedite

Correct
B

compatible

C

surmise

D

hallow

View answer & explanation Ans: expedite

Correct Answer: expedite

ACCELERATE means - To quicken, speed tip. The book lists expedite among the synonyms of ACCELERATE.

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Q 18 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACCELERATE?

A

come forward

B

retard

Correct
C

palpable

D

blameless

View answer & explanation Ans: retard

Correct Answer: retard

ACCELERATE means - To quicken, speed tip. The book lists retard among the antonyms of ACCELERATE.

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Q 19 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACCOLADE?

A

gross

B

pusillanimous

C

tribute

Correct
D

conviction

View answer & explanation Ans: tribute

Correct Answer: tribute

ACCOLADE means an award or salute. The book lists tribute among the synonyms of ACCOLADE (also: ovation).

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Q 20 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACCOLADE?

A

drought

B

peacemaker

C

immodest

D

censure

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: censure

Correct Answer: censure

ACCOLADE means an award or salute. The book lists censure among the antonyms of ACCOLADE (also: condemnation, denunciation).

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Q 21 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACCORD?

A

concord

Correct
B

respect

C

divinity

D

agreeable

View answer & explanation Ans: concord

Correct Answer: concord

ACCORD means agreement or harmony. The book lists concord among the synonyms of ACCORD (also: concufrence).

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Q 22 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACCORD?

A

imprecise

B

conflict

Correct
C

forward

D

miracle

View answer & explanation Ans: conflict

Correct Answer: conflict

ACCORD means agreement or harmony. The book lists conflict among the antonyms of ACCORD (also: disagreement, incongruence).

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Q 23 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACRIMONIOUS?

A

destruction

B

circuitous

C

caustic

Correct
D

destitute

View answer & explanation Ans: caustic

Correct Answer: caustic

ACRIMONIOUS means sharp or harsh in language or temper. The book lists caustic among the synonyms of ACRIMONIOUS (also: acerb, pungent).

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Q 24 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACRIMONIOUS?

A

collected

B

alike

C

boring

D

suave

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: suave

Correct Answer: suave

ACRIMONIOUS means sharp or harsh in language or temper. The book lists suave among the antonyms of ACRIMONIOUS (also: affable).

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Q 25 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ACUMEN?

A

perspicacity

Correct
B

contrast

C

palm

D

expedite

View answer & explanation Ans: perspicacity

Correct Answer: perspicacity

ACUMEN means keenness of mind or insight. The book lists perspicacity among the synonyms of ACUMEN (also: discermment, perception).

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Q 26 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ACUMEN?

A

disregard

B

obtuseness

Correct
C

obscure

D

receiver

View answer & explanation Ans: obtuseness

Correct Answer: obtuseness

ACUMEN means keenness of mind or insight. The book lists obtuseness among the antonyms of ACUMEN.

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Q 27 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ADMONISH?

A

bull

B

enlighten

C

chide

Correct
D

decadent

View answer & explanation Ans: chide

Correct Answer: chide

ADMONISH means to warn or find fault gently. The book lists chide among the synonyms of ADMONISH (also: caution, reprimand).

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Q 28 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ADMONISH?

A

shailow

B

laudable

C

arraign

D

approve

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: approve

Correct Answer: approve

ADMONISH means to warn or find fault gently. The book lists approve among the antonyms of ADMONISH (also: endorse).

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Q 29 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ADVERSARY?

A

antagonist

Correct
B

adage

C

commemoration

D

characterization

View answer & explanation Ans: antagonist

Correct Answer: antagonist

ADVERSARY means (adj.: ADVERSE): An opponent. The book lists antagonist among the synonyms of ADVERSARY.

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Q 30 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ADVERSARY?

A

conserve

B

cohort

Correct
C

germane

D

discouragement

View answer & explanation Ans: cohort

Correct Answer: cohort

ADVERSARY means (adj.: ADVERSE): An opponent. The book lists cohort among the antonyms of ADVERSARY (also: confederate, ally).

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Q 31 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ADVERSITY?

A

opportune

B

deed

C

affliction

Correct
D

air

View answer & explanation Ans: affliction

Correct Answer: affliction

ADVERSITY means misfortune. The book lists affliction among the synonyms of ADVERSITY (also: mischance, reverses).

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Q 32 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ADVERSITY?

A

apathy

B

blockbuster

C

inflexible

D

fortune

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: fortune

Correct Answer: fortune

ADVERSITY means misfortune. The book lists fortune among the antonyms of ADVERSITY (also: luck, serendipity).

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Q 33 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AESTHETIC?

A

beautiful

Correct
B

inane

C

allegiance

D

achievable

View answer & explanation Ans: beautiful

Correct Answer: beautiful

AESTHETIC means pertaining to the beautiful. The book lists beautiful among the synonyms of AESTHETIC (also: attractive, beauteous).

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Q 34 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AESTHETIC?

A

blemish

B

grotesque

Correct
C

issue

D

close

View answer & explanation Ans: grotesque

Correct Answer: grotesque

AESTHETIC means pertaining to the beautiful. The book lists grotesque among the antonyms of AESTHETIC (also: hideous, homely).

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Q 35 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AFFABLE?

A

brief

B

oscillate

C

civil

Correct
D

restrain

View answer & explanation Ans: civil

Correct Answer: civil

AFFABLE means sociable, courteous, and agreeable in Manner a much admired, affable gentleman. The book lists civil among the synonyms of AFFABLE (also: complaisant, benign).

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Q 36 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AFFABLE?

A

humble

B

prudent

C

glorious

D

curt

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: curt

Correct Answer: curt

AFFABLE means sociable, courteous, and agreeable in Manner a much admired, affable gentleman. The book lists curt among the antonyms of AFFABLE (also: brusque, tude).

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Q 37 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AFFLUENT?

A

opulent

Correct
B

voracious

C

diaphanous

D

clubbable

View answer & explanation Ans: opulent

Correct Answer: opulent

AFFLUENT means prosperous, flourishing; copious. The book lists opulent among the synonyms of AFFLUENT (also: profuse).

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Q 38 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AFFLUENT?

A

exit

B

destitute

Correct
C

absolve

D

culpable

View answer & explanation Ans: destitute

Correct Answer: destitute

AFFLUENT means prosperous, flourishing; copious. The book lists destitute among the antonyms of AFFLUENT (also: impecunious).

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Q 39 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AGGRESSIVE?

A

caricature

B

theory

C

bumptious

Correct
D

eccentricity

View answer & explanation Ans: bumptious

Correct Answer: bumptious

AGGRESSIVE means self-assertive; attacking, offensive. The book lists bumptious among the synonyms of AGGRESSIVE (also: officious, obtrusive).

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Q 40 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AGGRESSIVE?

A

answerable

B

abatement

C

elective

D

meek

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: meek

Correct Answer: meek

AGGRESSIVE means self-assertive; attacking, offensive. The book lists meek among the antonyms of AGGRESSIVE (also: humble, retiring).

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Q 41 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ALACRITY?

A

celerity

Correct
B

quack

C

execration

D

invincible

View answer & explanation Ans: celerity

Correct Answer: celerity

ALACRITY means eagerness; cheerful promptness. The book lists celerity among the synonyms of ALACRITY (also: briskness, energy).

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Q 42 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ALACRITY?

A

appeasable

B

apathy

Correct
C

accessibie

D

fair

View answer & explanation Ans: apathy

Correct Answer: apathy

ALACRITY means eagerness; cheerful promptness. The book lists apathy among the antonyms of ALACRITY (also: nonchalance, sluggishness lethargy).

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Q 43 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ALIENATE?

A

insuperabie

B

deduction

C

alien

Correct
D

dextrous

View answer & explanation Ans: alien

Correct Answer: alien

ALIENATE means to estrange. The book lists alien among the synonyms of ALIENATE (also: estrange, disaffect).

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Q 44 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ALIENATE?

A

colorless

B

ignorance

C

calm

D

reconcile

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: reconcile

Correct Answer: reconcile

ALIENATE means to estrange. The book lists reconcile among the antonyms of ALIENATE (also: endear, ingratiate).

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Q 45 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ALLAY?

A

appease

Correct
B

rail

C

choleric

D

tesentment

View answer & explanation Ans: appease

Correct Answer: appease

ALLAY means to calm; to lessen in severity. The book lists appease among the synonyms of ALLAY (also: alleviate, pacify).

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Q 46 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ALLAY?

A

ethical

B

intensify

Correct
C

benign

D

bluntness

View answer & explanation Ans: intensify

Correct Answer: intensify

ALLAY means to calm; to lessen in severity. The book lists intensify among the antonyms of ALLAY (also: aggravate).

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Q 47 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ALLUDE?

A

concise

B

theft

C

insinuate

Correct
D

dormant

View answer & explanation Ans: insinuate

Correct Answer: insinuate

The book lists insinuate among the synonyms of ALLUDE (also: intimate, imply).

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Q 48 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ALLUDE?

A

homogeneous

B

unspotted

C

heaveniy

D

tefer

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: tefer

Correct Answer: tefer

The book lists tefer among the antonyms of ALLUDE (also: cite).

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Q 49 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ALLURE?

A

jure

Correct
B

ramble

C

common

D

venai

View answer & explanation Ans: jure

Correct Answer: jure

ALLURE means to tempt by flattery or an attractive offer. The book lists jure among the synonyms of ALLURE (also: decoy, inveigle).

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Q 50 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ALLURE?

A

submissive

B

repel

Correct
C

acquainted

D

apathy

View answer & explanation Ans: repel

Correct Answer: repel

ALLURE means to tempt by flattery or an attractive offer. The book lists repel among the antonyms of ALLURE (also: repulsion, repulsiveness).

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Q 51 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AMBIGUOUS?

A

dismai

B

vaciliating

C

hazy

Correct
D

divers

View answer & explanation Ans: hazy

Correct Answer: hazy

AMBIGUOUS means uncertain, vague, capable of being inter- in more than one way. The book lists hazy among the synonyms of AMBIGUOUS (also: obscure, equivoca).

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Q 52 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AMBIGUOUS?

A

firmness

B

nonfinanciai

C

imprecise

D

explicit

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: explicit

Correct Answer: explicit

AMBIGUOUS means uncertain, vague, capable of being inter- in more than one way. The book lists explicit among the antonyms of AMBIGUOUS (also: unquestionable).

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Q 53 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AMENABLE?

A

tractable

Correct
B

archaic

C

intrusive

D

preclude

View answer & explanation Ans: tractable

Correct Answer: tractable

AMENABLE means obedient; willing to submit. The book lists tractable among the synonyms of AMENABLE (also: docile, responsive).

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Q 54 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AMENABLE?

A

certain

B

intractable

Correct
C

deliberate

D

epilogue

View answer & explanation Ans: intractable

Correct Answer: intractable

AMENABLE means obedient; willing to submit. The book lists intractable among the antonyms of AMENABLE (also: refractory, recalcitrant).

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Q 55 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AMIABLE?

A

reflective

B

decisive

C

complaisant

Correct
D

obdurate

View answer & explanation Ans: complaisant

Correct Answer: complaisant

AMIABLE means good-natured; friendly. The book lists complaisant among the synonyms of AMIABLE (also: affable, agreeable).

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Q 56 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AMIABLE?

A

distance

B

name

C

exculpatory

D

disagreeable

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: disagreeable

Correct Answer: disagreeable

AMIABLE means good-natured; friendly. The book lists disagreeable among the antonyms of AMIABLE (also: ill-natured, ill-tempered).

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Q 57 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANALOGY?

A

correspondence

Correct
B

license

C

distinction

D

effrontery

View answer & explanation Ans: correspondence

Correct Answer: correspondence

ANALOGY means a relation between two things shown in the resemblance not of the things themselves but of their characteristics. The book lists correspondence among the synonyms of ANALOGY (also: affinity).

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Q 58 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ANALOGY?

A

take back

B

anomaly

Correct
C

loyalist

D

clemency

View answer & explanation Ans: anomaly

Correct Answer: anomaly

ANALOGY means a relation between two things shown in the resemblance not of the things themselves but of their characteristics. The book lists anomaly among the antonyms of ANALOGY.

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Q 59 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANARCHY?

A

utopian

B

anecdotist

C

chaos

Correct
D

extremist

View answer & explanation Ans: chaos

Correct Answer: chaos

ANARCHY means state of confusion or lawlessness. The book lists chaos among the synonyms of ANARCHY (also: pandemonium).

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Q 60 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ANARCHY?

A

humble

B

appeasing

C

ashen

D

law

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: law

Correct Answer: law

ANARCHY means state of confusion or lawlessness. The book lists law among the antonyms of ANARCHY (also: law-abidingness, lawfulness).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 61 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANIMUS?

A

enmity

Correct
B

surcease

C

requital

D

get back

View answer & explanation Ans: enmity

Correct Answer: enmity

ANIMUS means a feeling of hatred-felt no animus, even against the enemy. The book lists enmity among the synonyms of ANIMUS (also: rancor, papers malevolence).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 62 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ANIMUS?

A

accept

B

amity

Correct
C

complaining

D

flexible

View answer & explanation Ans: amity

Correct Answer: amity

ANIMUS means a feeling of hatred-felt no animus, even against the enemy. The book lists amity among the antonyms of ANIMUS.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 63 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANNALS?

A

iota

B

excoriate

C

history

Correct
D

audit

View answer & explanation Ans: history

Correct Answer: history

ANNALS means historical records. The book lists history among the synonyms of ANNALS (also: chronicle, record).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 64 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANONYMOUS?

A

degraded

B

autonomous

C

aperiodic

D

certain

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: certain

Correct Answer: certain

ANONYMOUS means of unknown. The book lists certain among the synonyms of ANONYMOUS (also: given, one).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 65 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ANONYMOUS?

A

known

Correct
B

based

C

impractical

D

discharge

View answer & explanation Ans: known

Correct Answer: known

ANONYMOUS means of unknown. The book lists known among the antonyms of ANONYMOUS (also: named, specified).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 66 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANTHOLOGY?

A

audacity

B

album

Correct
C

mundane

D

equivocate

View answer & explanation Ans: album

Correct Answer: album

ANTHOLOGY means a collection of choice literary works. The book lists album among the synonyms of ANTHOLOGY (also: collectanea, compendium).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 67 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ANTITHESIS?

A

quivering

B

paltry

C

antipode

Correct
D

aggressive

View answer & explanation Ans: antipode

Correct Answer: antipode

ANTITHESIS means contrast; the direct opposite. The book lists antipode among the synonyms of ANTITHESIS (also: opposite, contrary).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 68 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ANTITHESIS?

A

actual

B

demur

C

retard

D

synonym

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: synonym

Correct Answer: synonym

ANTITHESIS means contrast; the direct opposite. The book lists synonym among the antonyms of ANTITHESIS (also: analogue, counterpart).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 69 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to APPROBATION?

A

sanction

Correct
B

shrew

C

berate

D

relinquish

View answer & explanation Ans: sanction

Correct Answer: sanction

APPROBATION means approval; praise -a plan that met with hearty approbation. The book lists sanction among the synonyms of APPROBATION (also: commendation).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 70 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to APPROBATION?

A

apathy

B

disapprobation

Correct
C

reconcile

D

intensify

View answer & explanation Ans: disapprobation

Correct Answer: disapprobation

APPROBATION means approval; praise -a plan that met with hearty approbation. The book lists disapprobation among the antonyms of APPROBATION.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 71 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to APT?

A

scholastic

B

assent

C

prone

Correct
D

expedite

View answer & explanation Ans: prone

Correct Answer: prone

APT means likely; inclined or disposed. The book lists prone among the synonyms of APT.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 72 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to APT?

A

stereotype

B

arable

C

democracy

D

inept

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: inept

Correct Answer: inept

APT means likely; inclined or disposed. The book lists inept among the antonyms of APT (also: improper, inapplicable).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 73 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARBITER?

A

mediator

Correct
B

celerity

C

alien

D

appease

View answer & explanation Ans: mediator

Correct Answer: mediator

ARBITER means a person who has authority to decide matters in dispute. The book lists mediator among the synonyms of ARBITER (also: arbitrator, adjudicator).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 74 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARCHETYPE?

A

complaisant

B

prototype

Correct
C

correspondence

D

chaos

View answer & explanation Ans: prototype

Correct Answer: prototype

ARCHETYPE means an original pattern. The book lists prototype among the synonyms of ARCHETYPE.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 75 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARCHETYPE?

A

clothe

B

clean

C

stereotype

Correct
D

disinterested

View answer & explanation Ans: stereotype

Correct Answer: stereotype

ARCHETYPE means an original pattern. The book lists stereotype among the antonyms of ARCHETYPE (also: facsimile, replica).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 76 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARID?

A

truce

B

cunning

C

eloquent

D

jejune

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: jejune

Correct Answer: jejune

ARID means dry; barren. The book lists jejune among the synonyms of ARID (also: parched).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 77 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARID?

A

arable

Correct
B

dissolution

C

mellifluous

D

rubicund

View answer & explanation Ans: arable

Correct Answer: arable

ARID means dry; barren. The book lists arable among the antonyms of ARID (also: fertile).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 78 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARISTOCRACY?

A

covetousness

B

oligarchy

Correct
C

askew

D

commonplace

View answer & explanation Ans: oligarchy

Correct Answer: oligarchy

ARISTOCRACY means government by the best people; a privileged class -special privileges enjoyed by the aristocracy. The book lists oligarchy among the synonyms of ARISTOCRACY.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 79 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARISTOCRACY?

A

intermittent

B

rash

C

democracy

Correct
D

comply

View answer & explanation Ans: democracy

Correct Answer: democracy

ARISTOCRACY means government by the best people; a privileged class -special privileges enjoyed by the aristocracy. The book lists democracy among the antonyms of ARISTOCRACY.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 80 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARMISTICE?

A

adulation

B

blight

C

wither

D

truce

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: truce

Correct Answer: truce

ARMISTICE means a temporary suspension of hostilities. The armistice halted the war. The book lists truce among the synonyms of ARMISTICE (also: cease-fire).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 81 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARMISTICE?

A

conflict

Correct
B

aplomb

C

deny

D

undeserved

View answer & explanation Ans: conflict

Correct Answer: conflict

ARMISTICE means a temporary suspension of hostilities. The armistice halted the war. The book lists conflict among the antonyms of ARMISTICE (also: hostilities, hot war).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 82 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARTFUL?

A

asperse

B

cunning

Correct
C

petulant

D

fickle

View answer & explanation Ans: cunning

Correct Answer: cunning

ARTFUL means sly; crafty. The book lists cunning among the synonyms of ARTFUL (also: wily, adroit).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 83 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARTFUL?

A

antisocial

B

meager

C

guileless

Correct
D

gaunt

View answer & explanation Ans: guileless

Correct Answer: guileless

ARTFUL means sly; crafty. The book lists guileless among the antonyms of ARTFUL (also: ingenuous, artless).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 84 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ARTICULATE?

A

furtive

B

compassionate

C

amalgamation

D

eloquent

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: eloquent

Correct Answer: eloquent

ARTICULATE means to speak clearly or distinctly. The book lists eloquent among the synonyms of ARTICULATE (also: fluent, silver-tongued).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 85 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ARTICULATE?

A

faltering

Correct
B

blameless

C

handy

D

painstaking

View answer & explanation Ans: faltering

Correct Answer: faltering

ARTICULATE means to speak clearly or distinctly. The book lists faltering among the antonyms of ARTICULATE (also: halting, hesitant).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 86 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ASCETIC?

A

commiserate

B

austere

Correct
C

extenuate

D

collaborator

View answer & explanation Ans: austere

Correct Answer: austere

ASCETIC means rigorously self-denying. The book lists austere among the synonyms of ASCETIC (also: abstinent).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 87 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ASCETIC?

A

immodest

B

laud

C

wanton

Correct
D

replenish

View answer & explanation Ans: wanton

Correct Answer: wanton

ASCETIC means rigorously self-denying. The book lists wanton among the antonyms of ASCETIC (also: self-indulgent).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 88 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ASKANCE?

A

worldly-wise

B

clique

C

visage

D

distrustfully

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: distrustfully

Correct Answer: distrustfully

ASKANCE means with distrust. The book lists distrustfully among the synonyms of ASKANCE (also: doubtfully, doubtingly).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 89 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ASKANCE?

A

approvingly

Correct
B

miracle

C

ace

D

calm

View answer & explanation Ans: approvingly

Correct Answer: approvingly

ASKANCE means with distrust. The book lists approvingly among the antonyms of ASKANCE (also: favorably, positively).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 90 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ASSEVERATE?

A

blunt

B

assert

Correct
C

sarcastic

D

crunch

View answer & explanation Ans: assert

Correct Answer: assert

ASSEVERATE means to declare positively; to confirm. The book lists assert among the synonyms of ASSEVERATE (also: avouch, aver).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 91 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ASSIDUOUS?

A

define

B

derelict

C

sedulous

Correct
D

alluvion

View answer & explanation Ans: sedulous

Correct Answer: sedulous

ASSIDUOUS means industrious. The book lists sedulous among the synonyms of ASSIDUOUS (also: attentive diligent, indefatigable).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 92 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ASSIDUOUS?

A

confuse

B

mighty

C

altruistic

D

indolent

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: indolent

Correct Answer: indolent

ASSIDUOUS means industrious. The book lists indolent among the antonyms of ASSIDUOUS (also: slothful).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 93 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ASYLUM?

A

sanctuary

Correct
B

adage

C

pedagogical

D

shy

View answer & explanation Ans: sanctuary

Correct Answer: sanctuary

ASYLUM means a place offering shelter and retreat found asylum from persecution. The book lists sanctuary among the synonyms of ASYLUM (also: refuge, madhouse).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 94 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ATHEIST?

A

chat

B

infidel

Correct
C

detached

D

desultory

View answer & explanation Ans: infidel

Correct Answer: infidel

ATHEIST means one who denies that God exists. The book lists infidel among the synonyms of ATHEIST (also: agnostic, skeptic).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 95 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to ATTRIBUTE?

A

conflict

B

debauched

C

affection

Correct
D

harassed

View answer & explanation Ans: affection

Correct Answer: affection

ATTRIBUTE means assign -attributed his succes: to bard work. The book lists affection among the synonyms of ATTRIBUTE (also: characteristic attribution, character).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 96 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AUGMENT?

A

doleful

B

vigorous

C

churchly

D

enhance

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: enhance

Correct Answer: enhance

AUGMENT means to increase or enlarge. The book lists enhance among the synonyms of AUGMENT (also: amplify).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 97 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AUGMENT?

A

abate

Correct
B

discouragement

C

back

D

solemn

View answer & explanation Ans: abate

Correct Answer: abate

AUGMENT means to increase or enlarge. The book lists abate among the antonyms of AUGMENT (also: curtal decrease, de-escalate).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 98 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AUSPICIOUS?

A

solicit

B

propitious

Correct
C

brief

D

bon vivant

View answer & explanation Ans: propitious

Correct Answer: propitious

AUSPICIOUS means indicating a happy outcome. The book lists propitious among the synonyms of AUSPICIOUS (also: fortunate).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 99 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is opposite in meaning to AUSPICIOUS?

A

inflexible

B

imperceptible

C

ominous

Correct
D

somber

View answer & explanation Ans: ominous

Correct Answer: ominous

AUSPICIOUS means indicating a happy outcome. The book lists ominous among the antonyms of AUSPICIOUS (also: foreboding).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 100 English Vocabulary (A)

Which word is closest in meaning to AUTHENTIC?

A

bizarro

B

dilate

C

deportee

D

veritable

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: veritable

Correct Answer: veritable

AUTHENTIC means genuine. The book lists veritable among the synonyms of AUTHENTIC (also: bona).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

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