English Words Antonyms Quizs Question Answers – MCQ Quiz

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Directions: The following sentences consist of a word or a phrase which is written in bold letters. Each of them is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or the phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Q 1. How dare you desecrate an idol of this temple.

A. defile

B. pollute

C. deify

D. impious

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Answer:- C. deify

Q 2. A lady of a few words she is given to laconic answers.

A. copious

B. lingering

C. terse

D. brief

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Answer:- A. copious

Q 3. They approached the stranger warily.

A. suspiciously

B. cautiously

C. carefully

D. carelessly

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Answer:- B. cautiously

Q 4. He glanced through the letter perfunctorily.

A. nicely

B. ceremoniously

C. carefully

D. particularly

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Answer:- C. carefully

Q 5. He produced cogent reasons for the change of policy.

A. flimsy

B. unconvincing

C. improper

D. simple

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Answer:- B. unconvincing

Q 6. There is not a trace of vanity in her behavior.

A. humility

B. selflessness

C. modesty

D. dignity

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Answer:- A. humility

Q 7. At his success in the examination he felt elated.

A. exultant

B. dejected

C. resting

D. jubilant

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Answer:- B. dejected

Q 8. The minister was accused of indulging in nepotism.

A. impartiality

B. hatred

C. condemnation

D. indifference

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Answer:- A. impartiality

Q 9. Some of the needs of a modern man are surely dispensable.

A. desirable

B. acceptable

C. relevant

D. essential

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Answer:- D. essential

Q 10. Her dress was too slovenly for that kind of interview.

A. gaudy

B. tidy

C. formal

D. old fashioned

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Answer:- D. old fashioned

Directions: choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Q 11. Insipid

A. colorless

B. dull

C. tasty

D. colorful

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Answer:- C. tasty

Q 12. Boisterous

A. serenity

B. calm

C. cheerful

D. courageous

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Answer:- B. calm

Q 13. Tardy

A. prompt

B. gradual

C. late

D. quick

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Answer:- A. prompt

Q 14. Insolent

A. submissive

B. arrogant

C. overbearing

D. disdainful

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Answer:- A. submissive

Q 15. Rancid

A. putrified

B. delicious

C. fresh

D. stale

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Answer:- C. fresh

Q 16. Bleak

A. dull

B. dark

C. bright

D. exposure

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Answer:- C. bright

Q 17. Stern

A. lenient

B. crabby

C. polite

D. inreasonable

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Answer:- A. lenient

Q 18. Curb

A. help

B. allow

C. restrain

D. remove

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Answer:- B. allow

Q 19. Concur

A. disagree

B. disappear

C. disarrange

D. discourage

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Answer:- A. disagree

Q 20. Impede

A. obstruct

B. advance

C. linger

D. guarantee

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Answer:- B. advance

Q 21. She was overstrung  before the performance.

A. excited

B. calm

C. enthusiastic

D. cheerful

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Answer:- B. calm

Q 22. The booking-clerk looked very grumpy.

A. surly

B. pleasant

C. efficient

D. honest

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Answer:- B. pleasant

Q 23. There are no permanent adversaries in politics.

A. associates

B. allies

C. collaborators

D. partners

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Answer:- B. allies

Q 24. The made a profligate use of scarce resources.

A. proper

B. extravagant

C. effective

D. thrifty

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Answer:- D. thrifty

Q 25. in facing adverse situations, he was very stoical.

A.  tactless

B. flinching

C. awkward

D. assured

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Answer:- B. flinching

Q 26. A character without a blemish is a virtue of a leader.

A. stigma

B. adornment

C. strength

D. blot

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Answer:- B. adornment

Q 27.He was charged with abetting the murder of an innocent child.

A. baffle

B. instigate

C. promte

D. support

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Answer:- A. baffle

Q 28. I was deeply affected by his urbane behavior.

A. rural

B. indifferent

C. rude

D. unsympathetic

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Answer:- C. rude

Q 29. The judge thought that the offence was deliberate.

A. negligible

B. casual

C. unintentional

D. legitimate

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Answer:- C. unintentional

Q 30. Modesty is a virtue but it must not be allowed to be exploited.

A. reserve

B. boldness

C. mildness

D. humility

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Answer:- B. boldness

Directions: Each the following main words are followed by four words. Select the word that is further (opposite) in meaning to the main word.

Q 31. Encomium

A. meager

B. unethical

C. diffidence

D. hypercriticism

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Answer:- D. hypercriticism

Q 32. Arid

A. cloudy

B. juicy

C. marshy

D. wet

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Answer:- B. juicy

Q 33. Agony

A. pleasure

B. laughter

C. bliss

D. ecstasy

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Answer:- D. ecstasy

Q 34. Comply

A. challenge

B. complain

C. conform

D. compete

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Answer:- A. challenge

Q 35. Puerile

A. inquisitive

B. matured

C. impure

D. original

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Answer:- B. matured

Q 36. Amnesty

A. loyalty

B. punishment

C. depth

D. dearth

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Answer:- B. punishment

Q 37. Mournful

A. playful

B. joyous

C. laughable

D. humorous

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Answer:- B. joyous

Q 38. Petulant

A. fearless

B. scrupulous

C. industrious

D. calm

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Answer:- D. calm

Q 39. Paltry

A. obsolete

B. cautious

C. ramdom

D. plentiful

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Answer:- D. plentiful

Q 40. Exodus

A. influx

B. return

C. home coming

D. restoration

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Answer:- C. home coming

Directions: Each the following items consists of a word followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is farthest in meaning to the word given.

Q 41. Defile

A. purify

B. pollute

C. disturb

D. glorify

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Answer:- A. purify

Q 42. Aversion

A. promotion

B. attraction

C. hatred

D. passion

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Answer:- B. attraction

Q 43. Colossal

A. fragile

B. small

C. colorful

D. impressive

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Answer:- B. small

Q 44. Slacken

A. weaken

B. intensify

C. quicken

D. provoke

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Answer:- B. intensify

Q 45. Doleful

A. aggressive

B. cheerful

C. tired

D. involved

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Answer:- B. cheerful