English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 17

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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. ineffable
   B. sacrosanct
   C. voluble
   D. inviolable
   1. A-C
   2. B-C
   3. B-D
   4. A-B
   5. C-D
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 3. B-D
   Explanation:
   B-D are synonyms
   sacrosanct/inviolable – something which is regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
   
   
   
2. A. qualms
   B. restive
   C. calumny
   D. misgiving
   1. B-C
   2. A-D
   3. B-D
   4. A-C
   5. C-D
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. A-D
   Explanation:
   A-D are synonyms
   Qualms/misgiving – an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct
   
   
   
3. A. amicable
   B. malignant
   C. benign
   D. incredible
   1. A-D
   2. B-C
   3. A-C
   4. B-D
   5. C-D
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are antonyms
   Malignant – evil in nature or effect; malevolent
   Benign – gentle and kind. warm-hearted
   
   
   
4. A. attribute
   B. confuse
   C. bolster
   D. strengthen
   1. B-C
   2. A-D
   3. A-B
   4. B-D
   5. C-D
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 5. C-D
   Explanation:
   C-D are synonyms
   Bolster – provide support or strength
   
   
   
5. A. meticulous
   B. rancid
   C. slapdash
   D. tedious
   1. A-C
   2. B-D
   3. A-B
   4. C-D
   5. B-C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 1. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are antonyms
   Meticulous – showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
   Slapdash – done too hurriedly and carelessly, disorganised, unsystematic
   
   
   
6. A. pernicious
   B. extraneous
   C. pertinent
   D. appropriate
   1. A-B
   2. B-D
   3. A-C
   4. C-D
   5. B-C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 4. C-D
   Explanation:
   C-D are synonyms
   Pertinent – relevant or applicable to a particular matter; appropriate.
   
   
   
7. A. prudence
   B. courage
   C. fortitude
   D. brevity
   1. A-B
   2. B-C
   3. C-D
   4. B-D
   5. A-C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are synonyms
   Fortitude – courage,bravery
   
   
   
8. A. parsimonious
   B. fastidious
   C. generous
   D. evasive
   1. B-C
   2. A-D
   3. A-B
   4. C-D
   5. A-C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 5. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are antonyms
   Parsimonious – very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
   Generous – showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
   
   
   
9. A. galvanise
   B. corroborate
   C. substantiate
   D. rusing
   1. B-C
   2. A-D
   3. C-D
   4. B-D
   5. A-B
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 1. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are synonyms
   corroborate/substantiate – confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
   
   
   
10. A. illicit
    B. tardy
    C. legal
    D. explicit
    1. C-D
    2. A-B
    3. C-D
    4. A-C
    5. A-D
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer:4. A-C
    Explanation:
    A-C are antonyms
    Illicit – forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
    Legal – permitted by law.