Synonym Quiz 1
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the given word
Vacillate means go back and forth, Oscillate
Synonyms – Dither, Fluctuate, Waver
Antonyms – Resolute, Persists, Remain
Q1. IMPERVIOUS
(a) Audacious
(b) Haphazard
(c) Impenetrable
(d) Illogical
Ans. (c)
Impervious means not allowing liquid to pass
through
Synonyms – Impenetrable, Waterproof, Unaffected
Antonyms – Permeable, Penetrable, Exposed
Q6. EMANCIPATION
(a) Autonomy
(b) Sovereignty
(c) Freedom
(d) Servitude
Ans. (c)
Emancipation means the fact or process of being set
free from legal, social or political restrictions
Synonyms – Freedom, Liberation, Release
Antonyms – Restraint, Imprisonment, Enslavement
Q2. PERUSE
(a) Overuse
(b) Examine
(c) Abuse
(d) Defuse
Ans. (b)
Peruse means to read through with care
Synonyms – Analyze, Examine, Scrutinize
Antonyms – Neglect, Overlook
Q7. PERSIST
(a) Resist
(b) Leave
(c) Quit
(d) Insist
Ans. (d)
Persist means continue in an opinion or course of
action in spite of difficulties
Synonyms – Endure, Linger, Insist
Antonyms – Cease, Halt, Quit
Q3. AMICABLE
(a) Friendly
(b) Happy
(c) Perfect
(d) Joyous
Ans. (a)
Amicable means showing goodwill
Synonyms – Cordial, Courteous, Polite
Antonyms – Impolite, Rude, Disagreeable
Q4. ANTICIPATE
(a) Presuppose
(b) Doubt
(c) Contemplate
(d) Assert
Ans. (a)
Anticipate means expect or predict
Synonyms – Conjecture, Prognosticate, Assume
Antonyms – Doubt, Dread
Q5. VACILLATE
(a) Waver
(b) Relegate
(c) Sustain
(d) Chastise
Ans. (a)
Q8. EVENTUALLY
(a) Previously
(b) Briefly
(c) Finally
(d) Successfully
Ans. (c)
Eventually means in the course of time
Synonyms – Finally, Ultimately, Someday
Antonym - Never
Q9. IMPECCABLE
(a) Remarkable
(b) Unbelievable
(c) Flawless
(d) Displeasing
Ans. (c)
Impeccable means in accordance with the highest
standards
Synonyms – Flawless, Faultless, Spotless
Antonyms – Imperfect, Sinful, Flawed
Q10. POMPOUS
(a) Simple
(b) Humble
(c) Meek
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(d) Grandiose
Ans. (d)
Pompous means self-important
Synonyms – Imperious, Grandiose, Overbearing
Antonyms – Humble, Modest, Unselfish
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