Synonyms MCQs [Exercise 1]

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

1. Abase

1. Low
2. Peaceful
3. Humble
4. Cruel

Answer: (c) Abase means to humiliate or degrade. So, its synonym is humble.

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2. Abash

1. Acquit
2. Confuse
3. Blush
4. Condemn

Answer: (b) Abash means to make someone feel embarrassed. So, its synonym is confused.

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3. Abet

1. Force
2. Discourage
3. Assist
4. Neglect

Answer: (c) Abet means to aid, help, encourage. So, its synonym is assist.

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4. Abject

1. Challenge
2. Miserable
3. Deny
4. Disobey

Answer: (b) Abject means wretched, pitiful. So, its synonym is miserable.

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5. Abridge

1. Desire
2. To condense
3. Graceful
4. Disconnect

Answer: (b) Abridge means to cut down, shorten. So, its synonym is to condense.

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6. Absolute

1. Reasonable
2. Narrow
3. Limitless
4. Reliable

Answer: (c) Absolute means limitless. So, it synonym is limitless.

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7. Abstain

1. Influence
2. Refrain
3. Retain
4. Retard

Answer: (b) Abstain means to freely choose not to commit an action. So, its synonym is refrain.

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8. Accomplice

1. Friend
2. Abetter
3. Criminal
4. Thief

Answer: (b) Accomplice means a person who helps other to commit a crime. So, its synonym is abetter.

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9. Accord

1. Failure
2. Agreement
3. Difference
4. Disagreement

Answer: (b) Accord means an agreement. So, its synonym is agreement.

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10. Acumen

1. Beauty
2. Appearance
3. Insight
4. Distaste

Answer: (c) Acumen means the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions, keen insight. So, its synonym is insight.

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11. Acute

1. Rice
2. Accidental
3. Severe
4. Curious

Answer: (c) Acute means sharp, severe. So, its synonym is severe.

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12. Adversity

1. Failure
2. Helplessness
3. Misfortune
4. Crisis

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13. Affect [CMAT 2024]

1. Effect
2. Inspire
3. Damage
4. Influence

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14. Afraid

1. Weak
2. Frightened
3. Sorry
4. Strong

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15. Alert [CMAT 2016]

1. Energetic
2. Observant
3. Intelligent
4. Watchful

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16. Alien [CMAT 2002]

1. Citizen
2. Native
3. Accustomed
4. Stranger

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17. Allegiance

1. Disaffection
2. Satisfactory
3. Loyalty
4. Enmity

Answer: (c) Allegiance means loyalty or commitment. So, its synonym is loyalty.

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18. Amicable

1. Poisonous
2. Friendly
3. Satisfying
4. Heartening

Answer: (b) Amicable means friendliness. So, its synonym is friendly.

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19. Analogy [CMAT 2002]

1. Affinity
2. Disagreement
3. Incongruity
4. Disproportion

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20. Answer

1. Reply
2. Question
3. Interrogation
4. Return

Answer: (a) Answer means to reply. So, its synonym is reply.

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21. Antique

1. Old fashioned
2. Rare
3. Modern
4. Unique

Answer: (a) Antique means old, out of date. So, its synonym is old fashioned.

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22. Anxiety

1. Worry
2. Comfort
3. Faith
4. Reassurance

Answer: (a) Anxiety means feeling of fear or worry. So, its synonym is worry.

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23. Applaud

1. Request
2. Praise
3. Pray
4. Flatter

Answer: (b) Applaud means to praise. So, its synonym is praise.

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24. Attempt

1. Serve
2. Explore
3. Try
4. Explain

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25. Augury

1. Prophecy
2. Astronomy
3. Intention
4. Future

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26. August [CMAT 2015, 2016, 2017]

1. Common
2. Ridiculous
3. Dignified
4. Petty

Answer: (c) August means respected, impressive. So, its synonym is dignified.

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27. Benediction [CMAT 2010]

1. Denunciation
2. Marriage
3. Original
4. Blessing

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28. Brief [CMAT 2016, 2019]

1. Limited
2. Small
3. Little
4. Short

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29. Boisterous [CMAT 2023]

1. Nervous
2. Noisy
3. Organized
4. Quiet

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30. Busy

1. Active
2. Occupied
3. Preoccupied
4. Diligent

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31. Canny

1. Obstinate
2. Handsome
3. Clever
4. Stout

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32. Catastrophe [CMAT 2002]

1. Disaster
2. Boon
3. Favour
4. Blessing

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33. Chide [CMAT 2023]

1. Compliment
2. Reward
3. Punish
4. Criticize

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34. Chronological [CMAT 2024]

1. Regular
2. Old
3. Familiar
4. Following the order

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35. Combat [CMAT 2022]

1. Conflict
2. Quarrel
3. Feud
4. Fight

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36. Concise [CMAT 2023]

1. Heavy
2. Wordy
3. Brief
4. Dense

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37. Consequences

1. Results
2. Conclusions
3. Difficulties
4. Applications

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38. Corroborate [CMAT 2004]

1. Reduce
2. Contrive
3. Confirm
4. Conform

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39. Deplorable [CMAT 2011]

1. Barren
2. Laudatory
3. Acceptable
4. Regrettable

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40. Detonate [CMAT 2010]

1. Stalemate
2. Hinder
3. Cylinder
4. To explode

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41. Dexterity [CMAT 2010]

1. Proficiency
2. Simplicity
3. Cunningness
4. Devotion

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42. Distant

1. Far
2. Removed
3. Reserved
4. Separate

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43. Distinction [CMAT 2022]

1. Diffusion
2. Disagreement
3. Different
4. Degree

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44. Docile [CMAT 2002]

1. Determined
2. Submissive
3. Inflexible
4. Stranger

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45. Dwindle [CMAT 2004, 2014]

1. Lessen
2. Lesson
3. Lumpen
4. Ditch

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46. Embezzle

1. Misappropriate
2. Balance
3. Remunerate
4. Clear

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47. Eradication

1. Removal
2. Destruction
3. Evaporation
4. Starvation

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48. Error [CMAT 2021]

1. Misadventure
2. Misgiving
3. Ambiguity
4. Blunder

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49. Euphoria [CMAT 2010]

1. Witty
2. Loss of speech
3. State of pleasant excitement
4. Tempt

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50. Equivocal [CMAT 2002]

1. Indisputable
2. Manifest
3. Indeterminate
4. Unquestionable

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51. Fake [CMAT 2019]

1. Original
2. Imitation
3. Trustworthy
4. Loyal

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52. Fallacious [CMAT 2010]

1. Flimsy
2. Spiteful
3. Bleak
4. Misleading

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53. Foray

1. Maraud
2. Contest
3. Ranger
4. Intuition

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54. Foster [CMAT 2004]

1. Encourage
2. Rear
3. Nourish
4. Promote

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55. Graphics

1. Squarish
2. Geometrical
3. Pictorial
4. Mathematical

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56. Hesitated [CMAT 2016, 2017]

1. Stopped
2. Paused
3. Slowed
4. Postponed

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57. Impromptu

1. Offhand
2. Unimportant
3. Unreal
4. Effective

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58. Improvement

1. Advancement
2. Betterment
3. Promotion
4. Preference

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59. Impulsive

1. Excavate
2. Inconsistent
3. Flexible
4. Motionless

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60. Inebriate

1. Dreamy
2. Stupefied
3. Unsteady
4. Drunken

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61. Inevitable [CMAT 2023]

1. Scheduled
2. Fated
3. Unintended
4. Avoidable

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62. Ironic

1. Inflexible
2. Bitter
3. Good-natured
4. Disguisedly sarcastic

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63. Lopsided [CMAT 2004]

1. Tickled
2. Ugly
3. Smart
4. Unbalanced

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64. Massive [CMAT 2020]

1. Lump sum
2. Strong
3. Gaping
4. Huge

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65. Masterly [CMAT 2021, 2022]

1. Crafty
2. Skillful
3. Meaningful
4. Cruel

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66. Moderate [CMAT 2011]

1. Not easy
2. Non-history
3. Non-starter
4. Not extreme

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67. Moving

1. Taking
2. Toying
3. Shifting
4. Turning

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68. Novice [CMAT 2023]

1. Beginner
2. Expert
3. Amateur
4. Competitor

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69. Nuisance [CMAT 2018]

1. Inconvenience
2. Nonsense
3. Blessing
4. Unreasonable

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70. Offend

1. Annoy
2. Assuage
3. Aid
4. Assist

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71. Opportune

1. Rarely
2. Likely
3. Timely
4. Barely

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72. Ovation [CMAT 2004]

1. Reception
2. Applause
3. Egg-like
4. Revision

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73. Parsimony

1. Generosity
2. Frugality
3. Readiness
4. Bounty

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74. Plump [CMAT 2012]

1. Thin
2. Fat
3. Chubby
4. Vector

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75. Propel [CMAT 2020]

1. Drive
2. Jettison
3. Burst
4. Modify

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76. Proprietor [CMAT 2018]

1. Lifter
2. Owner
3. Dealer
4. Falconer

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77. Quota [CMAT 2012, 2019]

1. Quotation
2. Quote
3. Limited number
4. Unlimited quantity

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78. Rabble

1. Mob
2. Noise
3. Roar
4. Rubbish

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79. Reckless

1. Courageous
2. Rash
3. Bold
4. Daring

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80. Refectory [CMAT 2021, 2022]

1. Restaurant
2. Parlour
3. Living Room
4. Dining Room

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81. Rescue [CMAT 2016, 2019]

1. Help
2. Command
3. Defense
4. Safety

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82. Shallow

1. Artificial
2. Superficial
3. Foolish
4. Worthless

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83. Simulate [CMAT 2017]

1. Imitate
2. Excite
3. Trick
4. Apelike

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84. Stringent

1. Dry
2. Strained
3. Rigorous
4. Shrill

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85. Stumbling Block [CMAT 2020]

1. Argument
2. Frustration
3. Advantage
4. Hurdle

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86. Taciturnity

1. Dumbness
2. Changeable ness
3. Hesitation
4. Reserve

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87. Tantrum [CMAT 2018]

1. Child
2. Temper
3. Frenzy
4. Pampered

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88. Tepid [CMAT 2021]

1. Hot
2. Warm
3. Cold
4. Boiling

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89. Timid

1. Fast
2. Slow
3. Medium
4. Shy

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90. Tranquil

1. Holy
2. Calm
3. On top
4. Sinking

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91. Ulterior

1. Revealed
2. Implied
3. Extreme
4. Decisive

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92. Unison [CMAT 2012]

1. Union
2. Complete
3. Care
4. Universal

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93. Unite [CMAT 2021, 2022]

1. Unfold
2. Unchain
3. Combine
4. Unhinge

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94. Vent

1. Opening
2. Stodge
3. End
4. Past tense of go

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95. Verate

1. Scold
2. Judge
3. Downgrade
4. Deny

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96. Visualize [CMAT 2012, 2018 BBM, 2019]

1. To see future
2. Vision
3. Void
4. Vector

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97. Volatile [CMAT 2018]

1. Dissolved
2. Harmonious
3. Unpredictable
4. Disfigured

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98. Warrior

1. Soldier
2. Sailor
3. Pirate
4. Spy

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99. Yield [CMAT 2018]

1. Demolish
2. Produce
3. Partnership
4. Surplus

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100. Zany

1. Clown
2. Pet
3. Thief
4. Magician

Please visit exercise 2 for next exercise of synonyms.