Synonyms : Multiple Choice Questions with Answers

Synonyms play a crucial role in enhancing vocabulary and improving language proficiency, particularly in competitive exams. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on synonyms not only test your understanding of word meanings but also help in building a strong vocabulary. This set of MCQs on synonyms is designed to develop your ability to recognize words with similar meanings, providing both immediate feedback and detailed explanations to enhance learning.

Directions: In the given questions, out of the given options, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

1. VIVACIOUS
(a) Lively
(b) Venomous
(c) Clear
(d) Superior
Answer: (a) Lively (Vivacious means having a lively, attractive personality )

2. VIABLE
(a) Workable
(b) Capable
(c) Useless
(d) Bright
Answer: (a) Workable (Viable means something that can be done)

3. SINUOUS
(a) Straight
(b) Transparent
(c) Serpentine
(d) Serene
Answer: (c) Serpentine (Sinuous means turning while moving, in an attractive way; having many curves )

4. DOCILE
(a) Submissive
(b) Stubborn
(c) Strong
(d) Changeable
Answer: (a) Submissive (Docile means quiet and easy to control )

5. IMPETUOUS
(a) Impious
(b) Impressive
(c) Hasty
(d) Disturbing
Answer: (c) Hasty (Impetuous means acting or done quickly and without thinking carefully about the results)

6. PROGNOSIS
(a) Diagnosis
(b) Forecast
(c) Preface
(d) Identity
Answer: (b) Forecast (Prognosis means a judgement about how something is likely to develop in the future)

7. EXHORT
(a) Recommend
(b) Coax
(c) Pressure
(d) Push
Answer: (c) Pressure (Exhort means to try hard to persuade somebody to do something )

8. LURID
(a) Happy
(b) Abundant
(c) Bright
(d) Shocking
Answer: (d) Shocking (Lurid means presented in a way that is intended to shock)

9. SQUANDER
(a) Expensive
(b) Waste
(c) Litter
(d) Economical
Answer: (b) Waste (Squander means to waste money, time, etc. In a stupid or careless way )

10. TEMPEST
(a) Drama
(b) Temperature
(c) Temptation
(d) Storm
Answer: (d) Storm (Tempest means a violent storm )