English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 18

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In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite meaning. Find out the two words which are the most nearly the same or the opposite meaning.

1. A. lampoon
   B. libel
   C. calumny
   D. lament
   1. A-B
   2. B-C
   3. A-D
   4. A-C
   5. C-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are synonyms
   libel/calumny – the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
   
   
   
2. A. balk
   B. unflinching
   C. yawn
   D. eschew
   1. B-D
   2. A-C
   3. A-B
   4. A-D
   5. B-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 4. A-D
   Explanation:
   A-D are synonyms
   balk/eschew – to avoid,shun,shy away from, to overlook/miss intentionally
   
   
   
3. A. opulent
   B. frugal
   C. profligate
   D. provident
   1. B-C
   2. A-B
   3. B-D
   4. C-D
   5. A-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer:1. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are antonyms
   Frugal – economical, avoiding unnecessary expenditure
   Profligate – inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly
   
   
   
4. A. infrangible
   B. desperate
   C. indestructible
   D. viable
   1. B-D
   2. A-B
   3. C-D
   4. A-C
   5. B-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 4. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   Infrangible – unbreakable,indestructible, very difficult to break
   
   
   
5. A. provident
   B. palpable
   C. inherent
   D. obscure
   1. B-C
   2. A-C
   3. B-D
   4. A-B
   5. C-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 3. B-D
   Explanation:
   B-D are antonyms
   Palpable – visible,noticeable,perceptible,apparent
   Obscure – unclear,doubtful,hidden,not well-known
   
   
   
6. A. swindle
   B. pester
   C. cheat
   D. wane
   1. A-D
   2. B-C
   3. A-B
   4. B-D
   5. A-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 5. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   Swindle – use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions., deceive,cheat
   
   
   
7. A. dawdle
   B. aggrandize
   C. belittle
   D. cascade
   1. A-C
   2. B-C
   3. C-D
   4. A-D
   5. A-B
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are antonyms
   Aggrandize – increase the power, status, or wealth of.
   
   
   
8. A. unpalatable
   B. palatial
   C. disagreeable
   D. humongous
   1. A-C
   2. B-C
   3. A-D
   4. C-D
   5. A-B
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 1. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   Unpalatable – difficult to put up with or accept or agree to
   
   
   
9. A. neutral
   B. penchant
   C. proclivity
   D. affiliation
   1. C-D
   2. A-B
   3. B-D
   4. B-C
   5. A-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 4. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are synonyms
   Penchant – a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
   
   
   
10. A. substitutable
    B. omnipresent
    C. fungible
    D. vulnerable
    1. B-C
    2. A-D
    3. C-D
    4. B-C
    5. A-C
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer: 5. A-C
    Explanation:
    A-C are synonyms
    Fungible – able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility