English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 14

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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. A. sorrow
   B. diligence
   C. rapture
   D. recluse
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   
   
2. A. rancour
   B. bitterness
   C. sultry
   D. recluse
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : B – A are synonyms
   
   
3. A. fuitility
   B. hassle
   C. sailor
   D. sway
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   
   
4. A. subsumes
   B. futility
   C. solemnity
   D. gravity
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   spoiler title=”Answer & Explanation” icon=”plus” style=”fancy”]Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   solemnity means formal or ceremonious observance, or seriousness; gravity means dignity of bearing, or seriousness[/spoiler]
5. A. condign
   B. coma
   C. stupor
   D. trite
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation :C – B are synonyms
   
   
6. A. Stigmatised
   B. impaired
   C. shabby
   D. Vandalise
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   
   
7. A. sneer
   B. condign
   C. anticipate
   D. flatter
   1) B – A
   2) D – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   
   
8. A. hackneyed
   B. odium
   C. circulum
   D. trite
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are synonyms
   
   
9. A. heedless
   B. diligent
   C. attentive
   D. imminent
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means heedful or mindful of the comfort of others
   
   
10. A. Manifestations
    B. tyro
    C. enemy
    D. beginner
    1) B – A
    2) C – A
    3) C – B
    4) B – D
    5) D – C
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : B – D are synonyms