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English (Precis & Composition)

2026

MCQs

Question 1
Synonym of ENIGMA is ____.
  • Statue
  • Axiom
  • Adage
  • Conundrum
Explanation: Enigma means a mystery or puzzle, which matches conundrum.
Question 2
Synonym of HACKNEYED is ____.
  • Unplanned
  • Intriguing
  • Stubborn
  • ClichĂ©d
Explanation: Hackneyed means overused and unoriginal, i.e. clichéd.
Question 3
Synonym of PANACEA is ____.
  • Elixir
  • Destitution
  • Deprivation
  • Predicament
Explanation: Panacea means a cure-all or remedy, closest to elixir.
Question 4
Synonym of CAJOLE is ____.
  • Lure
  • Intimidate
  • Harass
  • Tease
Explanation: Cajole means to coax or persuade gently, closest to lure.
Question 5
Synonym of INSCRUTABLE is ____.
  • Unattainable
  • Mysterious
  • Obstinate
  • Vigilant
Explanation: Inscrutable means hard to understand or interpret, i.e. mysterious.
Question 6
Synonym of REVERIE is ____.
  • Palimpsest
  • Phantom
  • Daydream
  • Curio
Explanation: Reverie means a dreamy state of thought, or daydream.
Question 7
Synonym of SUMPTUOUS is ____.
  • Delirious
  • Gorgeous
  • Perilous
  • Luxurious
Explanation: Sumptuous means rich, splendid, and luxurious in appearance.
Question 8
Synonym of APPALL is ____.
  • Delicious
  • Covered
  • Dismay
  • Confuse
Explanation: Appall means to shock or horrify, which is closest to dismay.
Question 9
Synonym of ABJECT is ____.
  • Indigent
  • Desire
  • Despondent
  • Extreme
Explanation: Abject can mean miserable or wretched, closest to despondent.
Question 10
Synonym of BESPOKE is ____.
  • Tailored
  • Quiet
  • Gentle
  • Handsome
Explanation: Bespoke means custom-made or tailored.
Question 11
Antonym of CANDOUR is ____.
  • Rebuttal
  • Evasiveness
  • Restraint
  • Candidness
Explanation: Candour means openness and honesty, opposite of evasiveness.
Question 12
Antonym of COLLOQUIAL is ____.
  • Vernacular
  • Informal
  • Literary
  • Quarrelsome
Explanation: Colloquial means informal or conversational, opposite of literary.
Question 13
Antonym of EUPHORIA is ____.
  • Ecstasy
  • Obnoxious
  • Nostalgic
  • Melancholy
Explanation: Euphoria means intense happiness, opposite of melancholy.
Question 14
Antonym of SURROGATE is ____.
  • Proxy
  • Soothing
  • Forbidden
  • Real
Explanation: Surrogate means substitute or proxy, opposite of real.
Question 15
Antonym of OBLIVIOUS is ____.
  • Ignorant
  • Conscious
  • Sober
  • Flamboyant
Explanation: Oblivious means unaware, opposite of conscious.
Question 16
Antonym of AMELIORATE is ____.
  • Impair
  • Rectify
  • Precipitate
  • Renew
Explanation: Ameliorate means to improve, opposite of impair.
Question 17
Antonym of BENIGN is ____.
  • Amiable
  • Effective
  • Boost
  • Malicious
Explanation: Benign means kind or harmless, opposite of malicious.
Question 18
Antonym of CACOPHONY is ____.
  • Noise
  • Disaster
  • Stillness
  • Rattle
Explanation: Cacophony means harsh noise, opposite of stillness.
Question 19
Antonym of DOLEFUL is ____.
  • Witty
  • Rich
  • Empty
  • Vivacious
Explanation: Doleful means sad or mournful, opposite of vivacious.
Question 20
Antonym of ELAN is ____.
  • Inelegance
  • Stupidity
  • Obscure
  • Despair
Explanation: Élan means vigor and spirited confidence, opposite of despair.