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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





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