English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 20

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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. drivel
   B. trifling
   C. blather
   D. putrid
   1. B-D
   2. A-C
   3. A-D
   4. B-C
   5. C-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   drivel/blather – senseless talk, nonsense
   Trifling – unimportant
   Putrid – of or characteristic of rotting matter.
   
   
   
2. A. cunning
   B. savvy
   C. limpid
   D. perceptive
   1. A-B
   2. B-C
   3. C-D
   4. A-C
   5. B-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 5. B-D
   Explanation:
   B-D are synonyms
   Savvy – shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements.
   Limpid – clear,transparent,bright
   
   
   
3. A. genial
   B. berate
   C. indolent
   D. sardonic
   1. C-D
   2. B-C
   3. A-D
   4. A-B
   5. B-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 3. A-D
   Explanation:
   A-D are antonyms
   Genial – affable
   Sardonic – grimly mocking or cynical.
   Indolent – lazy
   Berate – scold,chide
   
   
   
4. A. adverse
   B. petrify
   C. pester
   D. soften
   1. B-D
   2. A-C
   3. B-C
   4. A-D
   5. C-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 1. B-D
   Explanation:
   B-D are antonyms
   Petrify – harden,fossilise
   Pester – irritate
   
   
   
5. A. fecund
   B. cantankerous
   C. fertile
   D. credulous
   1. B-C
   2. A-D
   3. B-D
   4. A-C
   5. C-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 4. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   Fecund – productive,fertile
   Cantankerous – bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
   Credulous – naive,gullible
   
   
   
6. A. convoluted
   B. lively
   C. tangled
   D. excruciating
   1. B-D
   2. A-C
   3. A-B
   4. C-D
   5. A-D
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   convoluted/tangled – extremely complex,complicated
   Excruciating – intensely painful.
   
   
   
7. A. hideous
   B. ludicrous
   C. grotesque
   D. abhorrent
   1. C-D
   2. A-B
   3. B-C
   4. A-D
   5. A-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 5. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are synonyms
   Grotesque – comically or repulsively ugly or distorted., hideous
   Ludicrous – stupid
   Abhorrent – inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
   
   
   
8. A. enervate
   B. desiccate
   C. invigorate
   D. tumult
   1. A-C
   2. B-D
   3. C-D
   4. A-B
   5. B-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 1. A-C
   Explanation:
   A-C are antonyms
   Enervate – exhaust, tire
   Invigorate – give strength or energy to.
   Desiccate – remove the moisture from (something)
   Tumult – a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
   
   
   
9. A. clandestine
   B. mollify
   C. exacerbate
   D. harness
   1. A-D
   2. B-C
   3. A-B
   4. C-D
   5. A-C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer: 2. B-C
   Explanation:
   B-C are antonyms
   Mollify – appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
   Exacerbate – make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
   Clandestine – secretive
   Harness – control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
   
   
   
10. A. cater
    B. oblige
    C. incapacitate
    D. facilitate
    1. B-D
    2. A-B
    3. B-C
    4. C-D
    5. A-D
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer: 4. C-D
    Explanation:
    C-D are antonyms
    incapacitate – prevent from functioning in a normal way.
    Facilitate – make (an action or process) easy or easier.
    Cater – provide with what is needed or required.
    Oblige – make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.