Synonyms Quiz Set – 02
Q: What is the synonym of “Fastidious”?
A) Meticulous
B) Inattentive
C) Precipitous
D) Crass
Answer: A Explanation: Fastidious – very attentive to detail (कड़ाई से), Meticulous – precise (सावधानी से), Inattentive – careless (लापरवाह), Precipitous – hasty (जल्दबाजी), Crass – crude (अभद्र)
Q: What is the synonym of “Cogent”?
A) Implausible
B) Lethargic
C) Compelling
D) Flaccid
Answer: C Explanation: Cogent – convincing (प्रभावशाली), Compelling – persuasive (दृढ़), Flaccid – weak (शिथिल), Lethargic – sluggish (कामचोर), Implausible – unbelievable (असंभाव्य)
Q: What is the synonym of “Laconic”?
A) Ebullient
B) Concise
C) Strident
D) Prolix
Answer: B Explanation: Laconic – brief (संक्षिप्त), Concise – short (संक्षिप्त), Prolix – verbose (वाकपटु), Strident – harsh (कड़क), Ebullient – enthusiastic (उत्साही)
Q: What is the synonym of “Perfidy”?
A) Prudence
B) Valiance
C) Fealty
D) Treachery
Answer: D Explanation: Perfidy – betrayal (विश्वासघात), Treachery – disloyalty (दगाबाजी), Fealty – loyalty (निष्ठा), Valiance – courage (वीरता), Prudence – wisdom (विवेक)
Q: What is the synonym of “Ebullience”?
A) Despondency
B) Equanimity
C) Exuberance
D) Tenacity
Answer: C Explanation: Ebullience – high spirits (उत्साह), Exuberance – enthusiasm (जोश), Despondency – sadness (उदासी), Tenacity – persistence (दृढ़ता), Equanimity – calmness (शांति)
Q: What is the synonym of “Esoteric”?
A) Archaic
B) Popular
C) Mysterious
D) Patent
Answer: C Explanation: Esoteric – known or understood by only a few (गूढ़), Mysterious – puzzling (रहस्यमय), Patent – obvious (स्पष्ट), Archaic – ancient (पुराना), Popular – well-known (लोकप्रिय)
Q: What is the synonym of “Impecunious”?
A) Vigorous
B) Impoverished
C) Opulent
D) Juvenescent
Answer: B Explanation: Impecunious – poor (गरीब), Impoverished – penniless (दीन), Opulent – wealthy (समृद्ध), Juvenescent – young (युवा), Vigorous – strong (सक्रिय)
Q: What is the synonym of “Plethora”?
A) Scarcity
B) Pulchritude
C) Abundance
D) Precipitation
Answer: C Explanation: Plethora – excess (अधिकता), Abundance – plenty (प्रचुरता), Scarcity – shortage (कमी), Precipitation – haste (जल्दबाजी), Pulchritude – beauty (सुंदरता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Supercilious”?
A) Jocular
B) Altruistic
C) Arrogant
D) Humble
Answer: C Explanation: Supercilious – haughty (अकड़), Arrogant – proud (अहंकारी), Humble – modest (विनम्र), Jocular – humorous (मजेदार), Altruistic – kind (निस्वार्थ)
Q: What is the synonym of “Turbulent”?
A) Serene
B) Simplicity
C) Minutiae
D) Chaotic
Answer: D Explanation: Turbulent – violent (हंगामा करने वाला), Chaotic – disorderly (अराजक), Serene – peaceful (शांत), Minutiae – small details (सूक्ष्म विवरण), Simplicity – ease (सरलता)
Q: What is the synonym of “Parsimonious”?
A) Sagacious
B) Brisk
C) Munificent
D) Stingy
Answer: D Explanation: Parsimonious – miserly (कंजूस), Stingy – miserly (कंजूस), Munificent – generous (उदार), Brisk – quick (तेज़), Sagacious – wise (बुद्धिमान)
Q: What is the synonym of “Obfuscation”?
A) Velocity
B) Proportions
C) Perspicuity
D) Confusion
Answer: D Explanation: Obfuscation – obscuring (धुंधलापन), Confusion – bewilderment (भ्रम), Perspicuity – clarity (स्पष्टता), Velocity – speed (वेग), Proportions – size (अनुपात)
Q: What is the synonym of “Incongruous”?
A) Frigid
B) Saccharine
C) Congruent
D) Absurd
Answer: D Explanation: Incongruous – inappropriate (असंगत), Absurd – ridiculous (निरर्थक), Congruent – appropriate (संगत), Frigid – cold (ठंडा), Saccharine – sweet (मीठा)
Q: What is the synonym of “Pernicious”?
A) Harmless
B) Innocuous
C) Beneficial
D) Harmful
Answer: D Explanation: Pernicious – causing great harm (हानिकारक), Beneficial – advantageous (लाभकारी), Harmless – not harmful (हानिरहित), Innocuous – not injurious (निष्क्रिय)
Q: What is the synonym of “Petulant”?
A) Voluminous
B) Ethereal
C) Complacent
D) Irritable
Answer: D Explanation: Petulant – bad-tempered (चिड़चिड़ा), Irritable – cross (चिड़चिड़ा), Complacent – satisfied (संतुष्ट), Voluminous – large (विशाल), Ethereal – light (आध्यात्मिक)
Q: What is the synonym of “Intransigent”?
A) Amenable
B) Flexible
C) Yielding
D) Uncompromising
Answer: D Explanation: Intransigent – refusing to change one’s views (अडिग), Flexible – adaptable (लचीला), Yielding – submissive (विनम्र), Amenable – cooperative (अनुगामी)
Q: What is the synonym of “Capricious”?
A) Strident
B) Voluminous
C) Whimsical
D) Steadfast
Answer: C Explanation: Capricious – unpredictable (चंचल), Whimsical – fickle (मनमौजी), Steadfast – consistent (स्थिर), Strident – harsh (कड़क), Voluminous – large (विशाल)
Q: What is the synonym of “Discerning”?
A) Caloric
B) Gelatinous
C) Perceptive
D) Dull
Answer: C Explanation: Discerning – keen (तत्पर), Perceptive – insightful (समझदार), Dull – stupid (मूर्ख), Caloric – hot (गर्मी वाला), Gelatinous – jelly-like (जेल जैसा)
Q: What is the synonym of “Equivocal”?
A) Abstemious
B) Explicit
C) Ambiguous
D) Senescent
Answer: C Explanation: Equivocal – unclear (अस्पष्ट), Ambiguous – doubtful (संदिग्ध), Explicit – clear (स्पष्ट), Senescent – aged (बुजुर्ग), Abstemious – moderate (मितव्ययी)
Q: What is the synonym of “Innervate”?
A) Somnambulate
B) Culinate
C) Sedate
D) Stimulate
Answer: D Explanation: Innervate – energize (उत्तेजित करना), Stimulate – excite (उकसाना), Sedate – calm (शांत), Culinate – cook (खाना बनाना), Somnambulate – sleepwalk (नींद में चलना)
Q: What is the synonym of “Sycophant”?
A) Rebel
B) Flatterer
C) Opponent
D) Critic
Answer: B Explanation: Sycophant – a person who flatters others for personal gain (चापलूस), Critic – someone who judges (आलोचक), Opponent – adversary (विरोधी), Rebel – one who resists authority (विद्रोही)
Q: What is the synonym of “Solvent”?
A) Insolvent
B) Financially stable
C) Bankrupt
D) Indebted
Answer: B Explanation: Solvent – able to meet financial obligations (सक्षम, वित्तीय रूप से स्थिर), Bankrupt – unable to pay debts (दिवालिया), Indebted – owing money (ऋणी), Insolvent – unable to pay debts (दिवालिया)
Q: What is the synonym of “Bountiful”?
A) Pusillanimous
B) Recondite
C) Penurious
D) Generous
Answer: D Explanation: Bountiful – plentiful (प्रचुर), Generous – giving (उदार), Penurious – stingy (कंजूस), Recondite – difficult to understand (कठिन), Pusillanimous – cowardly (डरपोक)
Q: What is the synonym of “Truculent”?
A) Mendicant
B) Benevolent
C) Petulant
D) Aggressive
Answer: D Explanation: Truculent – hostile (आक्रामक), Aggressive – forceful (आक्रामक), Benevolent – kind (दयालु), Petulant – irritable (चिड़चिड़ा), Mendicant – begging (भिखारी)
Q: What is the synonym of “Ephemeral”?
A) Perpetual
B) Capricious
C) Laxative
D) Temporary
Answer: D Explanation: Ephemeral – short-lived (क्षणिक), Temporary – brief (अस्थायी), Perpetual – permanent (शाश्वत), Capricious – whimsical (चंचल), Laxative – medicine (दस्त की दवा)