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Vocabulary (M) MCQs

41 MCQs on Vocabulary (M) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 41 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 (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MACHIAVELLIAN?

A

commemoration

B

cutthroat

Correct
C

characterization

D

serenity

View answer & explanation Ans: cutthroat

Correct Answer: cutthroat

MACHIAVELLIAN means sacrificing moral principles in order to attain power; politically cunning; crafty. The book lists cutthroat among the synonyms of MACHIAVELLIAN (also: immoral, unprincipled).

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

Q 2 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MACHIAVELLIAN?

A

humility

B

bashfulness

C

ethical

Correct
D

veracity

View answer & explanation Ans: ethical

Correct Answer: ethical

MACHIAVELLIAN means sacrificing moral principles in order to attain power; politically cunning; crafty. The book lists ethical among the antonyms of MACHIAVELLIAN (also: moral, principled).

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

Q 3 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MALICIOUS?

A

deed

B

air

C

purge

D

rancorous

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: rancorous

Correct Answer: rancorous

MALICIOUS means bearing, or acting with, deliberate ill-will or spite. The book lists rancorous among the synonyms of MALICIOUS (also: malignant, malevolent).

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

Q 4 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MALICIOUS?

A

benign

Correct
B

affable

C

clear-eyed

D

conservative

View answer & explanation Ans: benign

Correct Answer: benign

MALICIOUS means bearing, or acting with, deliberate ill-will or spite. The book lists benign among the antonyms of MALICIOUS (also: benevoient, benign).

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

Q 5 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MASQUERADE?

A

allegiance

B

dissemble

Correct
C

achievable

D

beatitude

View answer & explanation Ans: dissemble

Correct Answer: dissemble

MASQUERADE means to assume a deceptive appearance or character. The book lists dissemble among the synonyms of MASQUERADE (also: feign).

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

Q 6 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MASQUERADE?

A

inelastic

B

continuation

C

bluntness

Correct
D

clemency

View answer & explanation Ans: bluntness

Correct Answer: bluntness

MASQUERADE means to assume a deceptive appearance or character. The book lists bluntness among the antonyms of MASQUERADE (also: candidness, candor).

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

Q 7 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MAUDLIN?

A

oscillate

B

restrain

C

rhetorical

D

mawkish

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: mawkish

Correct Answer: mawkish

MAUDLIN means sentimental to the point of tears. The book lists mawkish among the synonyms of MAUDLIN (also: lachrymose, chocolate-box).

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

Q 8 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MAUDLIN?

A

calm

Correct
B

abundance

C

ransomer

D

skim

View answer & explanation Ans: calm

Correct Answer: calm

MAUDLIN means sentimental to the point of tears. The book lists calm among the antonyms of MAUDLIN (also: matter-of-fact, unimaginative).

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

Q 9 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MEANDER?

A

diaphanous

B

ramble

Correct
C

clubbable

D

mug

View answer & explanation Ans: ramble

Correct Answer: ramble

MEANDER means to walk about (or talk) aimlessly; to wind about (as a stream). The book lists ramble among the synonyms of MEANDER (also: bat, cruise).

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

Q 10 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MEANDER?

A

desiccated

B

dry

C

go direct

Correct
D

erect

View answer & explanation Ans: go direct

Correct Answer: go direct

MEANDER means to walk about (or talk) aimlessly; to wind about (as a stream). The book lists go direct among the antonyms of MEANDER (also: stay on path).

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

Q 11 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MEDIOCRE?

A

theory

B

eccentricity

C

infamous

D

common

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: common

Correct Answer: common

MEDIOCRE means average in quality. The book lists common among the synonyms of MEDIOCRE (also: fair, indifferent).

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

Q 12 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MEDIOCRE?

A

excellent

Correct
B

gross

C

nonaggressive

D

collapsed

View answer & explanation Ans: excellent

Correct Answer: excellent

MEDIOCRE means average in quality. The book lists excellent among the antonyms of MEDIOCRE (also: fine, first-class).

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

Q 13 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MERCENARY?

A

execration

B

venai

Correct
C

invincible

D

indecency

View answer & explanation Ans: venai

Correct Answer: venai

MERCENARY means acting solely from a consideration of reward or profit. The book lists venai among the synonyms of MERCENARY (also: acquisitive, avaricious).

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

Q 14 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MERCENARY?

A

claim

B

plan

C

nonmaterialistic

Correct
D

disentangle

View answer & explanation Ans: nonmaterialistic

Correct Answer: nonmaterialistic

MERCENARY means acting solely from a consideration of reward or profit. The book lists nonmaterialistic among the antonyms of MERCENARY (also: altruistic, bounteous).

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

Q 15 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MERETRICIOUS?

A

deduction

B

dextrous

C

naive

D

tawdry

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: tawdry

Correct Answer: tawdry

The book lists tawdry among the synonyms of MERETRICIOUS (also: specious, bogus).

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

Q 16 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MERETRICIOUS?

A

genuine

Correct
B

conflict

C

suave

D

obtuseness

View answer & explanation Ans: genuine

Correct Answer: genuine

The book lists genuine among the antonyms of MERETRICIOUS (also: teal, undecoratec unembeilished).

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

Q 17 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to METICULOUS?

A

choleric

B

fastidious

Correct
C

tesentment

D

angriness

View answer & explanation Ans: fastidious

Correct Answer: fastidious

METICULOUS means fussy about minute details. The book lists fastidious among the synonyms of METICULOUS (also: punctilious, overscrupuious).

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

Q 18 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to METICULOUS?

A

repel

B

explicit

C

desultory

Correct
D

intractable

View answer & explanation Ans: desultory

Correct Answer: desultory

METICULOUS means fussy about minute details. The book lists desultory among the antonyms of METICULOUS (also: slovenly, careless).

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

Q 19 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to METTLE?

A

theft

B

dormant

C

ample

D

temperament

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: temperament

Correct Answer: temperament

METTLE means high-spirited ) Disposition; spirit; courage. The book lists temperament among the synonyms of METTLE (also: ardor, animation).

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

Q 20 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to METTLE?

A

weakness

Correct
B

conflict

C

guileless

D

faltering

View answer & explanation Ans: weakness

Correct Answer: weakness

METTLE means high-spirited ) Disposition; spirit; courage. The book lists weakness among the antonyms of METTLE.

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

Q 21 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MICROCOSM?

A

common

B

cosmos

Correct
C

venai

D

tawdry

View answer & explanation Ans: cosmos

Correct Answer: cosmos

MICROCOSM means a little world, or a universe ir miniature this village, a microcosm of the grea Outside world. The book lists cosmos among the synonyms of MICROCOSM (also: creation, earth heavenly body).

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

Q 22 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MICROCOSM?

A

betray

B

nonaggressive

C

macrocosm

Correct
D

malevolent

View answer & explanation Ans: macrocosm

Correct Answer: macrocosm

MICROCOSM means a little world, or a universe ir miniature this village, a microcosm of the grea Outside world. The book lists macrocosm among the antonyms of MICROCOSM.

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

Q 23 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MIMIC?

A

vaciliating

B

divers

C

marine

D

artificial

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: artificial

Correct Answer: artificial

The book lists artificial among the synonyms of MIMIC (also: bogus, dummy).

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

Q 24 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MIMIC?

A

genuine

Correct
B

urban

C

charmer

D

assail

View answer & explanation Ans: genuine

Correct Answer: genuine

The book lists genuine among the antonyms of MIMIC (also: natural, teal).

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

Q 25 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MISNOMER?

A

intrusive

B

nickname

Correct
C

preclude

D

aimighty

View answer & explanation Ans: nickname

Correct Answer: nickname

MISNOMER means a name. or term that describes wrongly. The book lists nickname among the synonyms of MISNOMER (also: sobriquet, by-name).

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

Q 26 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MONOLOGUE?

A

anomaly

B

rephrasing

C

soliloquy

Correct
D

burlesque

View answer & explanation Ans: soliloquy

Correct Answer: soliloquy

MONOLOGUE means a speech by one person. The book lists soliloquy among the synonyms of MONOLOGUE (also: address, descant).

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

Q 27 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MONOLOGUE?

A

muted

B

overt

C

relentless

D

colloquy

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: colloquy

Correct Answer: colloquy

MONOLOGUE means a speech by one person. The book lists colloquy among the antonyms of MONOLOGUE (also: dialogue).

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

Q 28 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MOROSE?

A

sulky

Correct
B

basebom

C

affecting

D

arid

View answer & explanation Ans: sulky

Correct Answer: sulky

MOROSE means gloomy; -ili-humored. The book lists sulky among the synonyms of MOROSE (also: crabbed, sullen).

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

Q 29 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MOROSE?

A

heed

B

blithe

Correct
C

belittler

D

disagreeable

View answer & explanation Ans: blithe

Correct Answer: blithe

MOROSE means gloomy; -ili-humored. The book lists blithe among the antonyms of MOROSE (also: geniai, cheerful).

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

Q 30 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MOTLEY?

A

arched

B

tentative

C

checkered

Correct
D

propinquity

View answer & explanation Ans: checkered

Correct Answer: checkered

MOTLEY means of various colors; of mixed ingredients. The book lists checkered among the synonyms of MOTLEY (also: piebald, variegated).

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

Q 31 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MOTLEY?

A

loner

B

agitation

C

civilized

D

homogeneous

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: homogeneous

Correct Answer: homogeneous

MOTLEY means of various colors; of mixed ingredients. The book lists homogeneous among the antonyms of MOTLEY (also: colorless, monochromatic).

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

Q 32 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MOTTLED?

A

blotched

Correct
B

rebut

C

lucrative

D

tumcoat

View answer & explanation Ans: blotched

Correct Answer: blotched

MOTTLED means spotted or streaked with varied colors. The book lists blotched among the synonyms of MOTTLED (also: dappled, blotchy).

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

Q 33 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MOTTLED?

A

uncynical

B

unspotted

Correct
C

plethora

D

recalcitrance

View answer & explanation Ans: unspotted

Correct Answer: unspotted

MOTTLED means spotted or streaked with varied colors. The book lists unspotted among the antonyms of MOTTLED (also: papers monochromatic, monochrome).

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

Q 34 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MUNDANE?

A

pallid

B

quip

C

earthly

Correct
D

Pecksniffian

View answer & explanation Ans: earthly

Correct Answer: earthly

MUNDANE means of, or pertaining to, the world, ag contrasted with the spirit. The book lists earthly among the synonyms of MUNDANE (also: terrestrial, secular).

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

Q 35 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MUNDANE?

A

pure

B

sanction

C

enhance

D

heaveniy

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: heaveniy

Correct Answer: heaveniy

MUNDANE means of, or pertaining to, the world, ag contrasted with the spirit. The book lists heaveniy among the antonyms of MUNDANE (also: nontemporai, unearthly).

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

Q 36 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MURKY?

A

dismai

Correct
B

autonomous

C

aperiodic

D

repel

View answer & explanation Ans: dismai

Correct Answer: dismai

MURKY means dark; cloudy. The book lists dismai among the synonyms of MURKY (also: tenebrous, fullginous).

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

Q 37 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MURKY?

A

attached

B

tesplendent

Correct
C

coherent

D

alikeness

View answer & explanation Ans: tesplendent

Correct Answer: tesplendent

MURKY means dark; cloudy. The book lists tesplendent among the antonyms of MURKY (also: glowing, lustrous).

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

Q 38 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MUTABLE?

A

mundane

B

equivocate

C

vaciliating

Correct
D

creed

View answer & explanation Ans: vaciliating

Correct Answer: vaciliating

MUTABLE means given to frequent change in nature, mood, or form. The book lists vaciliating among the synonyms of MUTABLE (also: fickle, inconstant).

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

Q 39 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MUTABLE?

A

static

B

secular

C

appeal

D

constant

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: constant

Correct Answer: constant

MUTABLE means given to frequent change in nature, mood, or form. The book lists constant among the antonyms of MUTABLE (also: steady, certain).

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

Q 40 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is closest in meaning to MYRIAD?

A

divers

Correct
B

facade

C

owed

D

fresh

View answer & explanation Ans: divers

Correct Answer: divers

MYRIAD means innumerable. The book lists divers among the synonyms of MYRIAD (also: multifarious, manifoid).

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

Q 41 English Vocabulary (M)

Which word is opposite in meaning to MYRIAD?

A

hint

B

countable

Correct
C

eternal

D

glutton

View answer & explanation Ans: countable

Correct Answer: countable

MYRIAD means innumerable. The book lists countable among the antonyms of MYRIAD (also: enumerabie, numberable).

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

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