Synonyms or Antonyms MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Synonyms or Antonyms - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is - "specific"

Key Points

• Implicit means always to be found in; essentially connected with.
  • ​Example: Her silence gave implicit consent. 
• Specific means exact, particular, something not general.
  • ​Example: They target aircraft at specific markets.
• After checking all options we get that Specific is the antonym of the word "Implicit"

​So the correct option is Option 3

Additional Information

• Let us check the meanings of the other words given in the options -
  • Inherent - something natural, inborn quality of something or someone.
  • Absolute - Complete, not temporary.
  • Implied - to explain something in the indirect way.

The correct answer is - "Breed"

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of the given word "Proliferate" -
  • ​Proliferate - To grow rapidly in number, breeding quickly.
    • Example - Information technology proliferates fast in today's world.
  • Breed means keep producing offspring of an species.
  • So the correct synonym of Proliferate is "Breed"

Additional InformationDecline means Falling / decrease in number of something or going lessen in number.

• Here, Option 1, 3, and 4 are the antonyms of Proliferate so they were wrong.

 So the correct option is Option 2

The correct answer is: Operational.

Key Points

• The word "fallow" means something that is left unused or idle, particularly referring to farmland that is not being cultivated. (पड़ा हुआ)
  • Example: The farmer left his fields fallow for a season to restore their fertility.
• "Operational" refers to something that is functioning or in active use. (संचालित)
  • Example: The new machinery in the factory is now fully operational.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'fallow' is 'operational'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Operational.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Inactive (निष्क्रिय): Not engaging in any activity.
  • Example: The club has been inactive for the past year.
• Famous (प्रसिद्ध): Known about by many people.
  • Example: She is famous for her remarkable paintings.
• Bountiful (प्रचुर): Large in quantity; abundant.
  • Example: The harvest was bountiful this year.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "prodigal" means spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. (अपव्ययी)
  • Example: The prodigal son spent all his inheritance on a lavish lifestyle.
• "Provident" refers to being careful about planning for the future and saving money. (मितव्ययी)
  • Example: She is very provident, always saving a part of her income for emergencies.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'prodigal' is 'provident'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Humble (विनम्र): Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
  • Example: Despite his achievements, he remains a humble person.
• Prisoner (कैदी): A person legally held in prison as a punishment for crimes they have committed.
  • Example: The prisoner was released after serving his sentence.
• Employer (नियोक्ता): A person or organization that employs people.
  • Example: The employer offered several benefits to the employees.

The correct answer is: Profound.

Key Points

• The word "Abstruse" means something that is difficult to understand or comprehend; it is often used to describe concepts or ideas that are complex and obscure. (जटिल)
  • Example: The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that only a few students could follow it.
• "Profound" refers to something that is very deep, intense, and often difficult to understand due to its complexity. (गहन)
  • Example: The philosopher's writings are known for their profound insights into human nature.
• Hence, we can infer that the word most similar in meaning to 'Abstruse' is 'Profound'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Profound.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Intelligent (बुद्धिमान): Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
  • Example: She is an intelligent student who always scores top marks in her exams.
• Pure (शुद्ध ): Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
  • Example: We should drink pure water to stay healthy.
• Exciting (रोमांचक): Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
  • Example: The movie was so exciting that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Conceited'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Modest' is 'Conceited'.
• Modest: not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. [विनम्र, विनीत (अपनी क्षमताओं आदि का बखान न करने वाला)]
  • Example: She got the best results in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.
• Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain. (अहंकारी, घमंडी)
  • Example: He’s so conceited—he thinks he’s the best at everything!
     

Correct Answer: Conceited.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Unhappy: sad. (दुखी, खिन्‍न या उदास, दुखभरा, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण)
  • Sullen: looking bad-tempered and not wanting to speak to people. [चिड़चिड़ा और उदासी भरा (लोगों से बोलने का अनिच्‍छुक); खिन्‍न]
  • Glum: sad and quiet. (उदास और चुपचाप)

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)

The correct answer is ‘Unveil’.

Key Points

• Ensconce means ‘to establish or settle in a comfortable and safe place or take shelter’. ('एक आरामदायक और सुरक्षित स्थान पर स्थापित या बसना या आश्रय लेना'।)
• On the other hand, unveil means ‘uncover or remove a veil from someone to reveal’. ('किसी को प्रकट करने के लिए किसी पर से पर्दा हटाना या हटाना'।)

Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.

Additional Information

• Establish means ‘to set up on a firm or permanent basis’ (एक फर्म या स्थायी आधार पर स्थापित करने के लिए ')
• Impudence means ‘the quality of being impudent’ (निर्लज्जता; अक्खड़तापूर्ण वचन; अविवेचना; अक्खड़पन)
• Request means ‘an act of asking politely or formally for something.’ ('किसी चीज़ के लिए विनम्रतापूर्वक या औपचारिक रूप से पूछने का कार्य।')

The correct answer is coldness.

Key Points

• Hospitality: looking after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them. आतिथ्‍य-सत्‍कार, मेहमाननवाज़ी
• Coldness: the lack of warm feelings; unfriendly behaviour. स्‍नेहहीनता; अमित्रतापूर्ण या उदासीन व्‍यवहार
• Thus, the most appropriate antonym of the given word is option 3.

Additional Information

• Complaint: a statement that you are not satisfied with something. शिकायत, असंतोष का कारण
• Cordiality: sincere affection and kindness. आत्मीयता
• Wrathful: full of or characterized by intense anger. प्रकोप

The correct answer is 'Prevent'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Avert' is 'Prevent'.
• Avert: to prevent something unpleasant. (अप्रिय घटना को घटने से रोक लेना; अप्रिय स्थिति का निवारण करना, टालना)
  • Example: The accident could have been averted.
  • Synonyms: forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off
  • Near Antonyms: nurture, promote, allow, leave, let, permit
• Prevent: to stop something from happening or to stop somebody from doing something. (किसी बात को होने न देना या किसी को कोई काम करने से रोक देना)
  • Example: This accident could have been prevented.
  • Synonyms: avert, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off
  • Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further
     

Correct Answer: Prevent.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Face: the front part of your head; the expression that is shown on it. (चेहरा; चेहरे का भाव)
  • Confront: come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. (किसी मुसीबत का या अप्रिय स्थिति का सामना करना या सामना करवाना; के आमने-सामने होना, मुक़ाबला करना)
  • Permit: to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. (किसी बात की अनुमति देना या कोई बात होने देना)

The correct answer is 'Yielding'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Tenacious' is 'Yielding'.
• Tenacious: not likely to give up or let something go; determined. (आसानी से हार न मानने वाला; दृढ़निश्‍चय)
  • Example: She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives.
• Yielding: inclined to give in; submissive; compliant. (किसी के सामने झुक जाना, किसी की बात मान लेना)
  • Example: The government refused to yield to the hostage takers’ demands.
     

Correct Answer: Yielding.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Persistent: determined to continue doing something even though people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it. [(लोगों द्वारा मना या निरुत्‍साहित किए जाने के बावजूद) किसी काम को करते रहने के लिए कृत संकल्‍प]
  • Relentless: not stopping or changing. (लगातार, अनवरत, निरंतर)
  • Steadfast: faithful and loyal; not changing in your attitudes or aims. [विश्‍वसनीय एवं निष्‍ठावान, वफ़ादार; (अपने लक्ष्‍य या रूख़ में) स्थिर, अडिग, अटल]

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
  • "Servile" means excessively willing to please or obey others.
    • Example: He bowed his head in a servile manner.
  • "Arrogant" means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
    • Example: He is a very arrogant and rude person.
• Thus, it is clear that "arrogant" is the opposite of "servile."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.Additional Information

• In option 2, Sheepish means showing embarrassment or shame.
• In option 3, Bickering means engaging in petty, often prolonged, arguments or quarrels.
• In option 4, Cunning means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Hinglish

• "Servile" का मतलब होता है दूसरों की खुशी या आज्ञा का अत्यन्त पालन करने के लिए तत्पर होना। 
• "Arrogant" का अर्थ होता है अपनी महत्वभूता या योग्यताओं का अत्यधिक आकलन करने वाला। 
• "Sheepish" का अर्थ है शर्म या संकोच दिखाना। ("Sheepish" means showing embarrassment or shame.)
• "Bickering" इस शब्द का अर्थ है छोटी-छोटी बातों पर झगड़ना या विवाद करना। ("Bickering" means arguing or quarreling about petty matters.)
• "Cunning" का मतलब होता है कपट या धोखे से अपने उद्देश्य को प्राप्त करने में कुशलता दिखाना। ("Cunning" means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.)

The correct answer is, 'Forge'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the word 'Raze' is 'forge'.
• Let's look at the meaning of the given options:

  Word	Meaning
  Raze	completely destroy
  Conceit	excessive pride in oneself
  Forge	to form by heating and hammering; beat into shape
  Encumber	restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
  Descry	catch sight of.

• Therefore, option 2 is the correct antonym of the given word 'Raze'.

Additional Information 

• Let's look at a method of retaining new vocabulary for a long time.
• Mnemonic is a system such as the pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.
• The mnemonic for the given word 'Raze' is 'razor'.
  • ​The word 'raze' sounds like 'razor'. Razor is used to destroy the hair.

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