English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 3

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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. covetous
   B. greedy
   C. expeditious
   D. antique
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : A – B are synonyms
   greedy – covetous means having an inordinate desire for wealth, or greedy
   
   
2. A. inclined
   B. deplete
   C. lissome
   D. supple
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   lissome means supple or flexible
   
   
3. A. stigma
   B. belittle
   C. magnify
   D. reinforce
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : B – D are Antonyms
   belittle means to make seem little or less; to magnify means to enlarge
   
   
4. A. hinge
   B. impious
   C. cluster
   D. irreverent
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : B – D are synonyms
   Irreverent – showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
   
   
5. A. cargo
   B. amenable
   C. denounce
   D. covet
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are Antonyms
   meaning of to denounce is to speak out against; to covet means to wish for enviously
   
   
6. A. propagate
   B. sordid
   C. negligent
   D. careless
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   careless – negligent means marked by neglect, or careless
   
   
7. A. concerned
   B. irascible
   C. aloof
   D. placid
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : B – D are Antonyms
   irascible means easily angered; placid means calm or serene
   
   
8. A. prolific
   B. flare
   C. style
   D. drudge
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   style – flare means a fire or blaze used to signal; flair means talent
   
   
9. A. approbate
   B. Reside
   C. condemn
   D. tart
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   approbate means to approve or sanction; to condemn means to declare wrong or to convict
   
   
10. A. stigma
    B. devastation
    C. scribble
    D. stain
    1) B – A
    2) C – A
    3) C – B
    4) B – D
    5) A – D
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 5)
    Explanation : A – D are synonyms
    stain – stigma means a mark of shame or discredit, or a stain.