English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 11

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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 or same meaning.

1. Subvert
   1) refile
   2) delight
   3) sabotage
   4) dismiss
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : Subvert and sabotage both are the synonyms
   
   
2. Rancour
   1) redeem
   2) provoke
   3) malice
   4) raze
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : rancour and malice both are the synonyms
   
   
3. Radiance
   1) delicate
   2) respect
   3) distract
   4) overcast
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : Radiance and overcast both are the antonym
   
   
4. Quibble
   1) mitigate
   2) reliable
   3) agitate
   4) evade
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : Quibble and evade both are the synonyms
   
   
5. Remorse
   1) disdain
   2) ruthless
   3) uncertain
   4) seduce
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : Remorse and ruthless both are the antonym
   
   
6. Pompous
   1) quandary
   2) domineer
   3) legitimate
   4) haughty
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : Pompous and haughty both are the synonyms
   
   
7. Occult
   1) latent
   2) prolong
   3) infringement
   4) bigot
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : Occult and latent both are the synonyms
   
   
8. Pungent
   1) excessive
   2) impudent
   3) detest
   4) acute
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : Pungent and acute both are the synonyms
   
   
9. Prodigy
   1) create
   2) appease
   3) normal
   4) cautious
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : Prodigy and normal both are the antonym
   
   
10. Profuse
    1) incite
    2) perceptual
    3) stubborn
    4) lavish
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : Profuse and lavish both are the synonyms