English Questions: Vocabulary test – 22

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1. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS of to the word “RAVAGE”?
   1) degenerate
   2) ruin
   3) restore
   4) organise
   5) rescue
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : ruin – the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed.
   
   
2. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS in meaning to the word “RADIANCE”?
   1) splendour
   2) forfeiture
   3) renovate
   4) dusky
   5) shady
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : splendour
   
   
3. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS of to the word “SUBVERT”?
   1) scarce
   2) suppress
   3) sustain
   4) accomplish
   5) scanty
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : suppress
   
   
4. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS in meaning to the word “SQUALID”?
   1) obscure
   2) imminent
   3) superfluous
   4) odious
   5) dearth
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : odious – extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
   
   
5. Which among the following is the ANTONYMS of to the word “STAIN”?
   1) deep
   2) cursory
   3) preceding
   4) virtuous
   5) tarnish
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : virtuous – having or showing high moral standards.
   
   
6. Which among the following is the ANTONYMS in meaning to the word “RATIFY”?
   1) flimsy
   2) include
   3) inclined
   4) oppose
   5) endorse
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 4)
   Explanation : oppose
   
   
7. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS of to the word “REDRESS”?
   1) rived
   2) restoration
   3) amnesty
   4) retribution
   5) amendment
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : restoration
   
   
8. Which among the following is the ANTONYMS in meaning to the word “QUELL”?
   1) exacerbate
   2) instigate
   3) foment
   4) subdue
   5) uncertain
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : foment – instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
   
   
9. Which among the following is the SYNONYMS of to the word “QUAINT”?
   1) ridiculous
   2) usual
   3) minion
   4) familiar
   5) fragile
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : ridiculous – deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
   
   
10. Which among the following is the ANTONYMS in meaning to the word “PLACID”?
    1) conceal
    2) confine
    3) turbulent
    4) compose
    5) reliable
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : turbulent – characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.