SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS (GENERAL ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

1. In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Luxuriant

Correct Answer: (d) Abundant
Solution:The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means: growing thickly and strongly; rich in something that is pleasant or beautiful; abundant.

2. Cantankerous

Correct Answer: (c) Quarrelsome
Solution:The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means: bad tempered and always complaining.
Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are synonymous.

3. Onus

Correct Answer: (c) Responsibility
Solution:The word Onus (Noun) means: the responsibility for something.

4. Derision

Correct Answer: (c) Ridicule
Solution:The word Derision (Noun) means: ridicule; mockery; a strong feeling that somebody/something is ridiculous and not worth considering seriously.

5. Trite

Correct Answer: (a) Commonplace
Solution:

The word Trite (Adjective) means: dull and boring because it has been expressed so many times before; not original; banal; very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important.
Hence, the words trite and commonplace are synonymous.

6. Debacle

Correct Answer: (b) Downfall
Solution:

The word Debacle (Noun) means: an event or a situation that is a sudden or complete failure.
Hence, the words debacle and downfall are synonymous.

7. Ostracise

Correct Answer: (a) Banish
Solution:

The word Ostracise (Verb) means: to refuse to let somebody; a member of a social group; refuse, shun.
Hence, the words banish and ostracise are synonymous.

8. Prophylactic

Correct Answer: (c) Preventive
Solution:The word Prophylactic means: course of action used to prevent a disease. Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are synonymous.

9. Coddle

Correct Answer: (b) Satisfy
Solution:

The word Coddle (Verb) means: to treat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.
Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous.

10. Flimsy

Correct Answer: (c) Weak
Solution:

The word Flimsy (Adjective) means: badly made and not strong enough; thin and easily torn.
Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous.