SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS (GENERAL ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

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

Vociferous

Correct Answer: (b) Loud
Solution:The meaning of word Vociferous (Adjective) is: outspoken, blunt. Its synonym should be: Loud.

32. Fictional

Correct Answer: (c) Fanciful
Solution:The meaning of word Fictional (Adjective) is: Imaginary, unreal, fabricated, mythical.
Its synonym should be: fanciful.

33. Hostility

Correct Answer: (a) Enmity
Solution:The meaning of word Hostility (Noun) is: bitterness. Its synonym should be: Enmity.

34. Impudent

Correct Answer: (c) Insolent
Solution:The meaning of word Impudent (Adjective) is: not showing due respect for another person. Insolent the correct synonym means–to show a rude and arrogant attitude.

35. Pompous

Correct Answer: (a) Pretentious
Solution:The meaning of word pompous (Adjective) is: self important. It’s synonym should be: Pretentious.

36. Abnormal

Correct Answer: (a) Unnatural
Solution:

The word Abnormal (Adjective) means: unusual, irregular; unnatural; different from what is usual.
For example:
They thought his behaviour was abnormal.

37. Venal

Correct Answer: (a) Corrupt
Solution:The word Venal (Adjective) means: corrupt; prepared to do dishonest or immoral thing in return for money.

38. Conjurer

Correct Answer: (a) Magician
Solution:The word Conjurer (Noun) means: a person who performs magic tricks; magician.

39. Invoice

Correct Answer: (c) Statement
Solution:The word Invoice (Noun) means: list of goods that have been sold; bill; statement.

40. Ameliorate

Correct Answer: (a) Improve
Solution:The word Ameliorate (Verb) means: to make something better; improve.