English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 2

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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. presuppose
   B. Postulate
   C. privilege
   D. astute
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation: B – A are synonyms
   presuppose – suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
   Usage – “his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes”
   
   
   
2. A. strenuous
   B. calculable
   C. Myriad
   D. quantities
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   Myriad – a countless or extremely great number of people or things.(असंख्य)
   Usage – “myriads of insects danced around the light above my head”
   
   
3. A. adequate
   B. Glut
   C. superabundance
   D. ambiguous
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   Glut – भरमार
   Meaning – an excessively abundant supply of something.
   Usage – “there is a glut of cars on the market”
   
   
4. A. Usurp
   B. unequal
   C. dissipate
   D. relinquish
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   Usurp – हड़पना
   Meaning – take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
   Usage – “Richard usurped the throne”
   
   
5. A. obvious
   B. mitigate
   C. Recondite
   D. admonish
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   Recondite – गंभीर
   Meaning – (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
   Usage – “the book is full of recondite information”
   
   
   
6. A. permanent
   B. Immutable
   C. difficult
   D. visible
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : B – A are synonyms
   Immutable – अपरिवर्तनशील
   Meaning – unchanging over time or unable to be changed
   Usage – “an immutable fact”
   
   
7. A. inconsistent
   B. Nebulous
   C. vague
   D. opaque
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are Synonyms
   Nebulous -अस्पष्ट
   Meaning – (of a concept) vague or ill-defined.
   Usage – “nebulous concepts like quality of life”
   
   
8. A. consent
   B. detest
   C. desolation
   D. Melancholy
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   Melancholy – उदासी
   Meaning – a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
   Usage – “an air of melancholy surrounded him”
   
   
9. A. inevitable
   B. Inebriated
   C. restrained
   D. shield
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   

   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are Antonyms
   Inebriated – मदोन्मत्त
   Meaning – make (someone) drunk; intoxicate.
   Usage – “I got mildly inebriated”
   
   
10. A. Mercurial
    B. capricious
    C. tragedy
    D. invincible
    1) B – A
    2) C – A
    3) C – B
    4) B – D
    5) D – C
    

    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 1)
    Explanation : B – A are synonyms