SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS (GENERAL ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

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

Loquacious

Correct Answer: (a) Talkative
Solution:The word Loquacious (Adjective) means: talking a lot; talkative. Option (a) is the right synonym while others have different meanings.

12. Vindictive

Correct Answer: (c) Spiteful
Solution:

The word Vindictive (Adjective) means: trying to harm or upset somebody or showing that you want to, because you think that they have harmed you; spiteful; revengeful. Option (c) spiteful is the correct synonym as it means-having or showing a desire to harm, anger or defeat someone.

13. Inclement

Correct Answer: (c) Unfavourable
Solution:The word Inclement (Adjective) means: not pleasant; unfavourable; cold, wet, etc.

14. Genial

Correct Answer: (a) Cordial
Solution:The word Genial (Adjective) means: friendly and cheerful; affable; cordial.

15. Accrue

Correct Answer: (c) Grow
Solution:

The word Accrue (Verb) means: to increase over a period of time; to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time. Therefore, grow is the correct nearest word.

16. Barren

Correct Answer: (c) Unproductive
Solution:The word Barren (Adjective) means: not good enough for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive.

17. Infamy

Correct Answer: (a) Notoriety
Solution:The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well-known for something bad or an evil act notoriety.

18. Intrepid

Correct Answer: (b) Fearless
Solution:The word Intrepid (Adjective) means: very brave not afraid of danger or difficulties fearless.

19. Prodigal

Correct Answer: (c) Lavish
Solution:The word Prodigal (Adjective) means: too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials extravagant lavish.

20. Perspicuous

Correct Answer: (b) Precise
Solution:The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means: precise clear and accurate.