Synonyms Quiz Set – 01
Q: What is the synonym of “Abnegation”?
A) Magnanimity
B) Hedonism
C) Self-denial
D) Selfishness
Answer: C Explanation: Abnegation – renunciation (त्याग), Self-denial – refusal (इंकार), Selfishness – egoism (स्वार्थ), Hedonism – pleasure (सुख), Magnanimity – generosity (उदारता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Perspicacious”?
A) Astute
B) Indolent
C) Naive
D) Oblivious
Answer: A Explanation: Perspicacious – insightful (सूक्ष्मदर्शी), Astute – shrewd (चतुर), Oblivious – unaware (अनजान), Naive – innocent (भोला), Indolent – lazy (आलसी)
Q: What is the synonym of “Vicissitude”?
A) Monotony
B) Consistency
C) Fluctuation
D) Permanence
Answer: C Explanation: Vicissitude – change (परिवर्तन), Fluctuation – variation (उतार-चढ़ाव), Consistency – uniformity (समानता), Permanence – stability (स्थिरता), Monotony – sameness (एकरसता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Obstreperous”?
A) Taciturn
B) Reticent
C) Meek
D) Boisterous
Answer: D Explanation: Obstreperous – noisy (शोरगुल), Boisterous – loud (उग्र), Taciturn – silent (मौन), Meek – submissive (विनम्र), Reticent – reserved (संयमित)
Q: What is the synonym of “Mendacious”?
A) Veracious
B) Deceptive
C) Sincere
D) Transparent
Answer: B Explanation: Mendacious – lying (झूठा), Deceptive – misleading (भ्रामक), Veracious – truthful (सत्यवादी), Sincere – genuine (ईमानदार), Transparent – clear (स्पष्ट)
Q: What is the synonym of “Sagacious”?
A) Reckless
B) Judicious
C) Imprudent
D) Foolish
Answer: B Explanation: Sagacious – wise (बुद्धिमान), Judicious – sensible (संज्ञानी), Imprudent – unwise (अविवेकी), Reckless – careless (लापरवाह), Foolish – silly (मूर्ख)
Q: What is the synonym of “Recalcitrant”?
A) Compliant
B) Obdurate
C) Acquiescent
D) Amenable
Answer: B Explanation: Recalcitrant – stubborn (ज़िद्दी), Obdurate – unyielding (अडिग), Compliant – obedient (आज्ञाकारी), Amenable – cooperative (सहयोगी), Acquiescent – accepting (स्वीकार करने वाला)
Q: What is the synonym of “Remuneration”?
A) Donation
B) Payment
C) Exemption
D) Charity
Answer: B Explanation: Remuneration – money paid for work or services (वेतन / पारिश्रमिक), Charity – voluntary help (दान), Donation – gift (दान), Exemption – release from obligation (मुक्ति)
Q: What is the synonym of “Pernicious”?
A) Innocuous
B) Benign
C) Deleterious
D) Harmless
Answer: C Explanation: Pernicious – harmful (हानिकारक), Deleterious – damaging (विनाशकारी), Benign – gentle (मृदु), Innocuous – safe (निरापद), Harmless – safe (हानिरहित)
Q: What is the synonym of “Inscrutable”?
A) Apparent
B) Enigmatic
C) Manifest
D) Transparent
Answer: B Explanation: Inscrutable – mysterious (रहस्यमय), Enigmatic – puzzling (संदिग्ध), Transparent – clear (स्पष्ट), Apparent – obvious (साफ़), Manifest – evident (स्पष्ट)
Q: What is the synonym of “Intransigent”?
A) Flexible
B) Compliant
C) Unyielding
D) Accommodating
Answer: C Explanation: Intransigent – stubborn (ज़िद्दी), Unyielding – firm (दृढ़), Flexible – adaptable (लचीला), Accommodating – cooperative (सहयोगी), Compliant – obedient (आज्ञाकारी)
Q: What is the synonym of “Obfuscate”?
A) Clarify
B) Confound
C) Simplify
D) Elucidate
Answer: B Explanation: Obfuscate – confuse (भ्रमित करना), Confound – perplex (विस्मित करना), Clarify – explain (साफ़ करना), Elucidate – clarify (स्पष्ट करना), Simplify – make simple (सरलीकृत करना)
Q: What is the synonym of “Disparate”?
A) Similar
B) Homogeneous
C) Uniform
D) Divergent
Answer: D Explanation: Disparate – different (अलग), Divergent – distinct (भिन्न), Similar – alike (समान), Homogeneous – same (समान), Uniform – consistent (सुसंगत)
Q: What is the synonym of “Ineffable”?
A) Mundane
B) Articulate
C) Ordinary
D) Inexpressible
Answer: D Explanation: Ineffable – indescribable (अवर्णनीय), Inexpressible – unspeakable (अवर्णनीय), Ordinary – normal (साधारण), Mundane – dull (साधारण), Articulate – expressive (स्पष्ट बोलने योग्य)
Q: What is the synonym of “Munificent”?
A) Parsimonious
B) Magnanimous
C) Stingy
D) Miserly
Answer: B Explanation: Munificent – generous (उदार), Magnanimous – noble (महान), Stingy – miserly (कंजूस), Parsimonious – frugal (कंजूस), Miserly – cheap (कंजूस)
Q: What is the synonym of “Phlegmatic”?
A) Hot-headed
B) Excitable
C) Impulsive
D) Impassive
Answer: D Explanation: Phlegmatic – calm (शांत), Impassive – unemotional (भावहीन), Excitable – easily excited (उत्तेजित), Impulsive – spontaneous (तत्काल), Hot-headed – quick-tempered (गुस्सैल)
Q: What is the synonym of “Implacable”?
A) Relentless
B) Compassionate
C) Merciful
D) Forgiving
Answer: A Explanation: Implacable – unappeasable (अडिग), Relentless – unyielding (अडिग), Compassionate – caring (दयालु), Forgiving – pardoning (क्षमाशील), Merciful – kind (दयालु)
Q: What is the synonym of “Equanimity”?
A) Agitation
B) Composure
C) Perturbation
D) Anxiety
Answer: B Explanation: Equanimity – calmness (शांति), Composure – steadiness (संतुलन), Agitation – disturbance (उत्तेजना), Perturbation – worry (चिंता), Anxiety – unease (चिंता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Disconsolate”?
A) Jubilant
B) Forlorn
C) Content
D) Cheerful
Answer: B Explanation: Disconsolate – unhappy (असंतुष्ट), Forlorn – desolate (उदास), Cheerful – happy (खुश), Content – satisfied (संतुष्ट), Jubilant – joyful (आनंदित)
Q: What is the synonym of “Recondite”?
A) Evident
B) Simple
C) Apparent
D) Abstruse
Answer: D Explanation: Recondite – obscure (अज्ञात), Abstruse – difficult (कठिन), Simple – easy (सहज), Evident – clear (स्पष्ट), Apparent – obvious (स्पष्ट)
Q: What is the synonym of “Ubiquitous”?
A) Limited
B) Omnipresent
C) Rare
D) Absent
Answer: B Explanation: Ubiquitous – present everywhere (सर्वव्यापी), Omnipresent – everywhere (हर जगह उपस्थित), Rare – uncommon (दुर्लभ), Absent – missing (अनुपस्थित), Limited – restricted (सीमित)
Q: What is the synonym of “Oblivion”?
A) Fame
B) Memory
C) Awareness
D) Forgetfulness
Answer: D Explanation: Oblivion – forgetfulness (भूल), Forgetfulness – loss of memory (भूलने की अवस्था), Fame – popularity (लोकप्रियता), Memory – remembrance (स्मृति), Awareness – consciousness (जागरूकता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Ebullient”?
A) Depressed
B) Dull
C) Silent
D) Enthusiastic
Answer: D Explanation: Ebullient – cheerful (उत्साही), Enthusiastic – eager (उत्साहित), Depressed – sad (उदास), Dull – boring (नीरस), Silent – quiet (मौन)
Q: What is the synonym of “Perfunctory”?
A) Thorough
B) Detailed
C) Careful
D) Superficial
Answer: D Explanation: Perfunctory – careless (ऊपरी), Superficial – shallow (ऊपरी), Thorough – complete (पूर्ण), Detailed – elaborate (विस्तृत), Careful – cautious (सावधान)
Q: What is the synonym of “Disdain”?
A) Praise
B) Respect
C) Admiration
D) Contempt
Answer: D Explanation: Disdain – disrespect (तिरस्कार), Contempt – scorn (घृणा), Respect – regard (सम्मान), Admiration – appreciation (प्रशंसा), Praise – compliment (सराहना)