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