English Questions: Synonyms and Antonyms Set – 1

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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. Blandishment
   B. disproof
   C. fulsomeness
   D. prestige

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : Blandishment – flattering, खुशामद
   C & A Are synonyms
   
   
2. A. persistent
   B. Postulate
   C. cajolery
   D. enthrone

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : B and D are antonyms
   Postulate – suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. (मानलेना )
   
   
3. A. privilege
   B. concede
   C. expostulate
   D. Remonstrate

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5) 
   Explanation : D & C are synonyms
   Remonstrate -प्रतिवादकरना
   
   
4. A. bottleneck
   B. contemplate
   C. scrutinize
   D. decline

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3) 
   Explanation : C & B are synonyms
   contemplate – think, विचारना
   Meaning – look thoughtfully for a long time at.
   
   
5. A. enduring
   B. Indelible
   C. dearth
   D. deluxe

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1) 
   Explanation : B & A are synonyms
   Indelible‬ – unerasable, अमिट
   
   
6. A. destruction
   B. anticipate
   C. Envisage
   D. palatial

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3) 
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   Envisage – contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
   Usage – the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers
   
   
7. A. Formidable
   B. expostulate
   C. opulent
   D. harmless

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   Formidable – inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.(दुर्जेय )
   Usage – “a formidable opponent”
   
   
8. A. diligent
   B. perpetual
   C. overcome
   D. Succumb

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are Antonyms
   Succumb– – fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force, or die from the effect of a disease or injury. (मरजाना)
   Usage – “we cannot merely give up and succumb to despair”
   
   
9. A. extent
   B. impervious
   C. impregnable
   D. annals

   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   impervious – unaffected, अप्रभावित
   Usage – “an impervious layer of basaltic clay”
   
   
10. A. restate
    B. consequences
    C. Reiterate
    D. ostentatiously

    1) B – A
    2) C – A
    3) C – B
    4) B – D
    5) D – C
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : C – A are synonyms
    Reiterate – say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
    Usage – “she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support”