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English (Precis & Composition)

2022

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of QUELL is ____
  • Tremble
  • Suppress
  • Alter
  • Hide
Explanation: “Quell” means to suppress.
Question 2
Synonym of WREAK is ____
  • Smell
  • Inflict
  • Twist
  • None of these
Explanation: “Wreak” means to inflict.
Question 3
Synonym of PLIANT is ____
  • Steady
  • Quick
  • Languid
  • Flexible
Explanation: “Pliant” means flexible.
Question 4
Synonym of DRECK is ____
  • Trash
  • Uneasiness
  • Decorated
  • Dull
Explanation: “Dreck” means trash.
Question 5
Synonym of DRACONIAN is ____
  • Dreary
  • Catchy
  • Harsh
  • Jolly
Explanation: “Draconian” means harsh.
Question 6
Synonym of DEBENTURE is ____
  • Penny share
  • Short term bond
  • Common fund
  • Long term loan
Explanation: “Debenture” refers to a long-term loan.
Question 7
Synonym of GRITTY is ____
  • Sandy
  • Silky
  • Bulky
  • Handy
Explanation: “Gritty” means sandy or coarse.
Question 8
Synonym of RENASCENT is ____
  • Warming again
  • Rising again
  • Falling again
  • Resting again
Explanation: “Renascence” means rising again.
Question 9
Synonym of PANACHE is ____
  • Noise
  • Weakness
  • Verve
  • Nerve
Explanation: “Panache” means style or verve.
Question 10
Synonym of QUARRY is ____
  • Wall
  • Hill
  • Bill
  • Prey
Explanation: “Quarry” means prey.
Question 11
Antonym of PHILISTINE is ____
  • Debutante
  • Novice
  • Intellectual
  • Pious
Explanation: “Philistine” means uncultured; opposite is intellectual.
Question 12
Antonym of GERMANE is ____.
  • Irrelevant
  • Inddiferent
  • Impartial
  • Improvident
Explanation: Germane means relevant; its opposite is irrelevant
Question 13
Antonym of PEAKED is ____
  • Tired
  • Arrogant
  • Pointy
  • Ruddy
Explanation: “Peaked” means pale; opposite is ruddy.
Question 14
Antonym of DROLL is ____
  • Forgo
  • Charm
  • Serious
  • Absurd
Explanation: “Droll” means amusing; opposite is serious.
Question 15
Antonym of GUMPTION is ____
  • Brainlessness
  • Policy
  • Wisdom
  • Despair
Explanation: “Gumption” means initiative; opposite is brainlessness.
Question 16
Antonym of RECONDITE is ____
  • Manifest
  • Flexible
  • Provident
  • Sociable
Explanation: “Recondite” means obscure; opposite is manifest.
Question 17
Antonym of PROTEAN is ____
  • Fickle
  • Unchanging
  • Elaborate
  • Selective
Explanation: “Protean” means changing; opposite is unchanging.
Question 18
Antonym of ASPERITY is ____
  • Moistness
  • Amenity
  • Sour
  • Generosity
Explanation: “Asperity” means harshness; opposite is amenity.
Question 19
Antonym of FLAUNT is ____
  • Whip
  • Flatter
  • Show off
  • Hide
Explanation: “Flaunt” means show off; opposite is hide.
Question 20
Antonym of FLOURISH is ____
  • Thrive
  • Flush
  • Addict
  • Wither
Explanation: “Flourish” means grow; opposite is wither.