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English (Precis & Composition)

2021

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of MISCEGENATION is ____
  • Mongrel
  • Amalgam
  • Hybrid
  • Crossbreed
Explanation: “Miscegenation” means interbreeding of races.
Question 2
Synonym of DEFENESTRATION is ____
  • Ejection
  • Axe
  • Riddance
  • Eliminations
Explanation: “Defenestration” means throwing out.
Question 3
Synonym of SOT is ____
  • Tramp
  • Drunkard
  • Stroller
  • Addict
Explanation: “Sot” means drunkard.
Question 4
Synonym of VISCERAL is ____
  • Innate
  • Ingrained
  • Intuitive
  • Subliminal
Explanation: “Visceral” means deeply ingrained or instinctive.
Question 5
Synonym of DERACINATED is ____
  • Uprooted
  • Native
  • Alien
  • Nomad
Explanation: “Deracinated” means uprooted.
Question 6
Synonym of BRICOLAGE is ____
  • Medley
  • Assortment
  • Fusion
  • None of these
Explanation: “Bricolage” means construction from diverse things, not exactly listed.
Question 7
Synonym of DEMIURGE is ____
  • Deity
  • Divinity
  • Immortal
  • God
Explanation: “Demiurge” means creator or deity.
Question 8
Synonym of ALLUVIAL is ____
  • Muddy
  • Grainy
  • Deposited
  • Sandy
Explanation: “Alluvial” relates to sediment, hence muddy.
Question 9
Synonym of HAGIOGRAPHIC is ____
  • Sycophancy
  • Flattering
  • Adulatory
  • Drooling
Explanation: “Hagiographic” means excessively praising.
Question 10
Synonym of TOUSLED is ____
  • Disheveled
  • Untidy
  • Scattered
  • Unkempt
Explanation: “Tousled” means disheveled.
Question 11
Antonym of CLERISY is ____
  • Unselected
  • Queer
  • Laity
  • Commoner
Explanation: “Clerisy” means learned elite; opposite is commoner.
Question 12
Antonym of FERAL is ____
  • Domesticated
  • Busted
  • Tamed
  • Mastered
Explanation: “Feral” means wild; opposite is domesticated.
Question 13
Antonym of DEMAGOGUE is ____
  • Kindler
  • Peacemaker
  • Reconciler
  • Conformist
Explanation: “Demagogue” incites discord; opposite is reconciler.
Question 14
Antonym of BIBULOUS is ____
  • Temperate
  • Nonabsorbent
  • Celibate
  • Dull
Explanation: “Bibulous” means excessively drinking; opposite is temperate.
Question 15
Antonym of PABULUM is ____
  • Pedestrian
  • Trash
  • Flat
  • Insipid
Explanation: “Pabulum” means bland material; opposite is substantial (closest: trash not correct ideally but per options best contrast).
Question 16
Antonym of QUISLING is ____
  • Loyalist
  • Faithful
  • Adherent
  • Follower
Explanation: “Quisling” means traitor; opposite is loyalist.
Question 17
Antonym of CHIAROSCURO is ____
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Republic
  • Open
Explanation: “Chiaroscuro” implies strong contrast; opposite is bright clarity.
Question 18
Antonym of CAITIFF is ____
  • Angel
  • Innocent
  • Saint
  • Hero
Explanation: “Caitiff” means cowardly/mean; opposite is angel.
Question 19
Antonym of ANACHRONISTIC is ____
  • Fresh
  • New
  • Contemporary
  • Updated
Explanation: “Anachronistic” means outdated; opposite is contemporary.
Question 20
Antonym of NYMPHOMANIAC is ____
  • Unerotic
  • Impotent
  • Sadist
  • Voyeur
Explanation: “Nymphomaniac” implies excessive desire; opposite is unerotic.