English Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs with Explanations

To abate is to become less violent or widespread, so 'subside' is the closest match. 'Intensify' is the opposite, 'recur' means happen again, and 'contract' means shrink or bind by agreement.

Acumen is the ability to judge correctly and decide quickly, so 'shrewdness' carries the same sense. 'Obstinacy' is stubbornness, 'eloquence' is fluency in speech, and 'haste' is undue speed.

To alleviate is to make pain or hardship less severe, which is exactly what 'relieve' means. 'Aggravate' means make worse, 'prolong' means extend in time, and 'levitate' means rise into the air — a look-alike trap set for readers of 'alleviate'.

Ardent means passionately enthusiastic, so its opposite is lukewarm, meaning half-hearted. 'Fervid', 'glowing' and 'fervent' are all synonyms of ardent, leaving 'lukewarm' as the only antonym.

Benevolent means kindly and disposed to do good, so 'charitable' is the closest synonym. 'Malevolent' is the exact opposite (wishing harm), 'austere' means stern and plain, and 'garrulous' means excessively talkative.

Candid means truthful and straightforward, saying what one really thinks, so 'frank' is the synonym. 'Reserved' and 'cautious' describe people who hold back, and 'astute' means sharp in judging, which is a different quality.

Ceaseless means never stopping, the same as 'incessant'. 'Intermittent' is the opposite (stopping and starting), while 'careless' and 'motionless' trade on the '-less' ending without sharing the meaning.

To ebb is to draw back or grow weaker, like the tide going out, so 'recede' matches. 'Advance' and 'overflow' describe the tide coming in or spilling over, and 'sink' means go down below a surface rather than withdraw.

Frugal means careful about money and simple in living, so the opposite is extravagant, meaning spending far more than is needed. 'Thrifty', 'economical' and 'sparing' all agree with frugal.

Lugubrious means dismal or sorrowful in manner and sound, so 'mournful' is the synonym. 'Cheerful' is the opposite, 'flippant' means frivolously disrespectful, and 'turgid' means swollen or bombastic in style — a look-alike trap.

Magnanimous means great-hearted, generous in forgiving and free from spite, so its opposite is petty, meaning small-minded and mean. 'Generous' and 'noble' are close synonyms, and 'magnificent' means splendid, which is merely similar in sound.

Applied to a person, obtuse means slow to notice or understand, so 'dull' is the synonym. 'Keen' is the opposite, and 'abrupt' is the trap for readers who take obtuse in its geometric sense of blunt rather than sharp.

Reticent means restrained and unwilling to reveal one's thoughts, so 'reserved' is the synonym. 'Effusive' is the opposite, pouring out feeling without restraint, while 'reckless' and 'relevant' merely resemble the word in shape.

Verbose means using far more words than needed, so the opposite is concise, meaning brief and clear. 'Wordy' and 'prolix' are direct synonyms, and 'garrulous' is the talkative counterpart applied to people.

Clowns is the correct answer to “The famous word ‘coulrophobia’ means extreme fear of”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Withhold is the correct answer to “Antonym of Accord”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Rarely is the correct answer to “Once in a Blue Moon means”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Lover of art is the correct answer to “Synonym of connoisseur”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Between two dangers/evils is the correct answer to “Idiom “Between Scylla and Charybdis” means”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Congregation is the correct answer to “Synonym of “Caucus””. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

The Synonyms of resuscitate is A and C .

Without any hesitation is the correct answer to “The Idiom “At the drop of a hat” means”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Semantics is the correct answer to “Meaning of words and how to use them is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Acquired by illegal or unfair means is the correct answer to “ill-gotten meaning”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Incubus is the correct answer to “What is synonyms of word Nightmare”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

What is synonyms of word Pedigree Lineage .

Waterfall is the correct answer to “What does the word ‘CASCADE’ means”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.

Weaken is the correct answer to “Choose the correct meaning of ENERVATE.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.