English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 6

Hello Aspirants.
Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample in antonyms and synonyms, which is BASED ON IBPS/SBI PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

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. Anachronism
   1) Obsession
   2) vogue
   3) Radicalism
   4) Pre-emption
   5) wrath
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : Anachronism and vogue are the antonyms
   Anachronism meaning a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.vogue the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time.
   
   
2. Irascible
   1) determined
   2) placid
   3) reasonable
   4) pliant
   5) maiden
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation: irascible and placid are the antonyms
   irascible means easily angered; placid means calm or serene
   
   
3. Spite
   1) joy
   2) beverage
   3) wonder
   4) malice
   5) rampant
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : Spite and malice are the synonyms
   spite means petty ill will or hatred, or malice
   
   
4. Scale
   1) climb
   2) sail
   3) swim
   4) skate
   5) relish
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : scale and climb are the synonyms
   one meaning of scale is to climb
   
   
5. Daunt
   1) calm
   2) believe
   3) inspirit
   4) dispel
   5) reverence
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : daunt and inspirit are the antonyms
   to daunt means to lessen the courage of; to inspirit means to give vigor or courage
   
   
6. Taint
   1) cheer
   2) worry
   3) clear
   4) purify
   5) rebate
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation :  Taint and purify are the antonyms
   to taint means to contaminate or corrupt; to purify means to make pure
   
   
7. Smudge
   1) gloat
   2) residue
   3) blur
   4) celebrate
   5) moribund
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : Smudge and blur are the synonyms
   a smudge is a blurry spot or streak
   
   
8. Drizzle
   1) curly
   2) sprinkle
   3) sear
   4) drench
   5) exotic
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : Drizzle and sprinkle are the synonyms
   one meaning of to drizzle is to rain in very small drops, or to sprinkle
   
   
9. Prentention
   1) stress
   2) ambition
   3) waste
   4) strife
   5) bemoan
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : Prentention and ambition are the synonyms
   pretension means an effort to establish, or ambition
   
   
10. Heedless
    1) heartless
    2) attentive
    3) speedy
    4) unaware
    5) denounce
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : Heedless and attentive are the synonyms
    heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means
    heedful or mindful of the comfort of others