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English (Precis & Composition)

2018

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of PICKET is ____
  • Conformist
  • Peaceful
  • Protester
  • Pick up
Explanation: “Picket” refers to a protester.
Question 2
Synonym of DISGORGE is ____
  • Retain
  • Keep down
  • Compress
  • Eject
Explanation: “Disgorge” means to eject.
Question 3
Synonym of LAPSE is ____
  • Valid
  • Improve
  • Strengthen
  • Decline
Explanation: “Lapse” means to decline or fall.
Question 4
Synonym of HERESY is ____
  • Non-conformity
  • Agreement
  • Hence to say
  • He said
Explanation: “Heresy” means non-conformity to accepted beliefs.
Question 5
Synonym of UNFAZED is ____
  • Confounded
  • Confident
  • Baffled
  • Fickle
Explanation: “Unfazed” means not disturbed, hence confident.
Question 6
Synonym of UNDERLING is ____
  • Boss
  • Leader
  • Superior
  • Sub-ordinate
Explanation: “Underling” means a subordinate.
Question 7
Synonym of SLACK is ____
  • Efficient
  • Loose
  • Tight
  • Under control
Explanation: “Slack” means loose.
Question 8
Synonym of THWART is ____
  • Prevent
  • Assist
  • Facilitate
  • Provision
Explanation: “Thwart” means to prevent.
Question 9
Synonym of TIFF is ____
  • Agreement
  • Reconciliation
  • Party
  • Dispute
Explanation: “Tiff” means a small dispute.
Question 10
Synonym of INCEPTION is ____
  • Commencement
  • End
  • Incite
  • Ignition
Explanation: “Inception” means beginning.
Question 11
Antonym of SNIPPET is ____
  • Piece
  • Fragment
  • Excerpt
  • Full length
Explanation: “Snippet” means a small part; opposite is full length.
Question 12
Antonym of PUMMEL is ____
  • Compliment
  • Fall down
  • Plummet
  • Bash
Explanation: “Pummel” means beat; opposite is compliment.
Question 13
Antonym of INSUPERABLE is ____
  • Surmountable
  • Invincible
  • Unconquerable
  • Impossible
Explanation: “Insuperable” means impossible to overcome; opposite is surmountable.
Question 14
Antonym of CRUDE is ____
  • Rough
  • Simple
  • Refined
  • Unrefined
Explanation: “Crude” means raw; opposite is refined.
Question 15
Antonym of CAGEY is ____
  • Naive
  • Secretive
  • Reticent
  • Cage
Explanation: “Cagey” means cautious/secretive; opposite is naive.
Question 16
Antonym of BALEFUL is ____
  • Hostile
  • Benevolent
  • Wicked
  • Malign
Explanation: “Baleful” means harmful; opposite is benevolent.
Question 17
Antonym of LAX is ____
  • Stern
  • Unmindful
  • Careless
  • Negligent
Explanation: “Lax” means careless; opposite is stern/strict.
Question 18
Antonym of MESH is ____
  • Engage
  • Disengage
  • Connect
  • Interlock
Explanation: “Mesh” means to connect; opposite is disengage.
Question 19
Antonym of PLACID is ____
  • Quiet
  • Tranquil
  • Stormy
  • Plummet
Explanation: “Placid” means calm; opposite is stormy.
Question 20
Antonym of ZEALOT is ____
  • Fanatic
  • Enthusiast
  • Radical
  • Moderate
Explanation: “Zealot” means fanatic; opposite is moderate.