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English (Precis & Composition)

2019

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of PUSILLANIMOUS is ____
  • Coward
  • Intrepid
  • Gallant
  • Valorous
Explanation: “Pusillanimous” means cowardly.
Question 2
Synonym of SABBATICAL is ____
  • Sick leave
  • Leave of absence
  • Shore leave
  • Recess
Explanation: “Sabbatical” means a break or leave from work.
Question 3
Synonym of CHARLATAN is ____
  • Imposter
  • Quack
  • Operator
  • Maestro
Explanation: “Charlatan” means a quack or fraud.
Question 4
Synonym of VACILLATE is ____
  • Keep an eye on
  • Waiver
  • Attend
  • Nourish
Explanation: “Vacillate” means to waver.
Question 5
Synonym of BELLICOSE is ____
  • Nasty
  • War like
  • Belligerent
  • Military
Explanation: “Bellicose” means warlike.
Question 6
Synonym of TUMULT is ____
  • Confusion
  • Commotion
  • Disorder
  • Agitation
Explanation: “Tumult” means loud commotion.
Question 7
Synonym of FLABBERGASTED is ____
  • Astonished
  • Fascinated
  • Gaping
  • Dazed
Explanation: “Flabbergasted” means astonished.
Question 8
Synonym of SLEAZY is ____
  • Dirty
  • Cheap
  • Mangy
  • Flimsy
Explanation: “Sleazy” means shabby or cheap.
Question 9
Synonym of OXIDIZED is ____
  • Reduce
  • Rusty
  • Alkalize
  • Basify
Explanation: “Oxidized” means rusted.
Question 10
Synonym of EMBRYONIC is ____
  • Paranoiac
  • Emblazoner
  • Rudimentary
  • Sardonic
Explanation: “Embryonic” means undeveloped or rudimentary.
Question 11
Antonym of SCURRILOUS is ____
  • Decent
  • Ribald
  • Abusive
  • Mitigate
Explanation: “Scurrilous” means vulgar; opposite is decent.
Question 12
Antonym of SALUTARY is ____
  • Upright
  • Dependable
  • Injurious
  • Serious
Explanation: “Salutary” means beneficial; opposite is injurious.
Question 13
Antonym of INANE is ____
  • Sensible
  • Idiotic
  • Illogical
  • Imbecilic
Explanation: “Inane” means silly; opposite is sensible.
Question 14
Antonym of MELANCHOLY is ____
  • Desolate
  • Exuberant
  • Melancholic
  • Lugubrious
Explanation: “Melancholy” means sadness; opposite is exuberant.
Question 15
Antonym of DENIGRATE is ____
  • Decry
  • Laud
  • Deprecate
  • Diminish
Explanation: “Denigrate” means criticize; opposite is laud.
Question 16
Antonym of STRIDENT is ____
  • Muffled
  • Enfold
  • Encompass
  • Embrace
Explanation: “Strident” means harsh; opposite is muffled.
Question 17
Antonym of CONVOLUTED is ____
  • Complex
  • Labyrinthine
  • Simple
  • Elaborate
Explanation: “Convoluted” means complex; opposite is simple.
Question 18
Antonym of ENFRANCHISE is ____
  • Emancipate
  • Loose
  • Subjugate
  • Unbind
Explanation: “Enfranchise” means give rights; opposite is subjugate.
Question 19
Antonym of OBLITERATE is ____
  • Create
  • Annihilate
  • Abolish
  • Liquidate
Explanation: “Obliterate” means destroy; opposite is create.
Question 20
Antonym of ANOMALY is ____
  • Abnormality
  • Consistency
  • Rarity
  • Aberration
Explanation: “Anomaly” means irregularity; opposite is consistency.