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English (Precis & Composition)

2023

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of ABSEIL is ____
  • Descent
  • Ascend
  • Retreat
  • None of these
Explanation: “Abseil” means to descend down a rope.
Question 2
Synonym of ASSUAGE is ____
  • Exacerbate
  • Mollify
  • Inflame
  • Sausage
Explanation: “Assuage” means to soothe or mollify.
Question 3
Synonym of INURE is ____
  • Accustom
  • Inept
  • Estrange
  • Ignite
Explanation: “Inure” means to become accustomed.
Question 4
Synonym of MUNIFICENCE is ____
  • Malediction
  • Interference
  • Generosity
  • Stinginess
Explanation: “Munificence” means great generosity.
Question 5
Synonym of DEMIT is ____
  • Dense
  • Delimit
  • Denounce
  • Resign
Explanation: “Demit” means to resign or step down.
Question 6
Synonym of INVEIGH is ____
  • Invalidate
  • Incise
  • Weigh in
  • Vent anger
Explanation: “Inveigh” means to speak angrily or rant.
Question 7
Synonym of PALLIATE is ____
  • Mitigate
  • Falsify
  • Adhere
  • Blizzard
Explanation: “Palliate” means to lessen or mitigate.
Question 8
Synonym of ADROITNESS is ____
  • Leptre
  • Maudlin
  • Dexterity
  • Sadness
Explanation: “Adroitness” means skill or dexterity.
Question 9
Synonym of AFICIONADO is ____
  • Enthusiast
  • Placebo
  • Nonadmirer
  • Critic
Explanation: “Aficionado” means an enthusiast.
Question 10
Synonym of PANACEA is ____
  • Disease
  • Remedy
  • Treatment
  • None of these
Explanation: “Panacea” means a remedy or cure-all.
Question 11
Antonym of DOTE is ____
  • Fearless
  • Intrepid
  • Criticize
  • Timid
Explanation: “Dote” means to show excessive love; opposite is criticize.
Question 12
Antonym of NODICUM is ____
  • Mound
  • Mite
  • Nuzzle
  • None of these
Explanation: “Nodicum” means a small amount; opposite is mound.
Question 13
Antonym of TEMERITY is ____
  • Impertinence
  • Audacity
  • Reticence
  • Eulogy
Explanation: “Temerity” means boldness; opposite is reticence.
Question 14
Antonym of VILE is ____
  • Collaborate
  • Fated
  • Viable
  • Strive
Explanation: “Vile” means evil; opposite is good/viable.
Question 15
Antonym of ABET is ____
  • Obtain
  • Demise
  • Deter
  • Enter
Explanation: “Abet” means encourage wrongdoing; opposite is deter.
Question 16
Antonym of BRUSQUE is ____
  • Curt
  • Pleasant
  • Rude
  • Rust
Explanation: “Brusque” means abrupt; opposite is pleasant.
Question 17
Antonym of CONVALESCE is ____
  • Convene
  • Salvage
  • Recuperate
  • Deteriorate
Explanation: “Convalesce” means recover; opposite is deteriorate.
Question 18
Antonym of TYRO is ____
  • Novice
  • Veteran
  • Despot
  • Democrat
Explanation: “Tyro” means beginner; opposite is veteran.
Question 19
Antonym of DALLY is ____
  • Hasten
  • Tinker
  • Linger
  • Deride
Explanation: “Dally” means delay; opposite is hasten.
Question 20
Antonym of RANCOR is ____
  • Veneration
  • Rancor
  • Malice
  • Acrimony
Explanation: “Rancor” means bitterness; opposite is veneration.