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

The correct answer is: Clear.

Key Points

• The word "Apparent" means something that is easily understood or perceived; clearly visible or understood. (स्पष्ट)
  • Example: Her happiness was apparent from the smile on her face.
• "Clear" refers to something that is easy to see, hear, or understand; free from confusion or doubt. (स्पष्ट)
  • Example: The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Clear.

Additional Information

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

• Ambiguous (अस्पष्ट): Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
  • Example: The wording of the contract was ambiguous and led to misunderstandings.
• Hidden (छिपा हुआ): Kept out of sight; concealed.
  • Example: There were hidden compartments in the old desk.
• Complex (जटिल): Consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to understand.
  • Example: The plot of the novel is complex and full of twists and turns.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "Rift" means a serious break in friendly relations, a gap or split. (दरार)
  • Example: The rift between the two friends widened after the argument.
• "Union" refers to the action of being joined or united, especially in a political context. (संघ)
  • Example: The union of the two companies created a stronger entity in the market.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'rift' is 'union'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Division (विभाजन): The action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.
  • Example: The division of the property was done according to the will.
• Disconnect (अलग करना): To break the connection or link between two things.
  • Example: There was a disconnect between what was promised and what was delivered.
• Breach (उल्लंघन): An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
  • Example: The breach of contract led to legal actions.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Mortify" means to cause someone to feel very embarrassed or ashamed. (लज्जित करना)
  • Example: She was mortified when her mother showed her baby pictures to her friends.
• "Embarrass" refers to causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed. (शर्मिंदा करना)
  • Example: His comments embarrassed her in front of the entire class.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'Mortify' is 'Embarrass'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

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

• Amortise (ऋणशोधन): To gradually write off the initial cost of an asset over a period.
  • Example: The company decided to amortise the new equipment over ten years.
• Rectify (सुधारना): To put something right; to correct.
  • Example: She rectified the errors in the report before submitting it.
• Ratify (अनुमोदित करना): To confirm or give formal consent to something.
  • Example: The government plans to ratify the new trade agreement next week.

The correct answer is: profound.

Key Points

• The word "hasty" means done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried. (जल्दबाजी में)
  • Example: He made a hasty decision without considering all the facts.
• "Profound" refers to something that is very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding. (गहन)
  • Example: His speech had a profound impact on everyone in the audience.
• Hence, the adjective "profound" is more appropriate to describe the student's deep understanding.

Therefore, the correct answer is: profound.

Additional Information

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

• Careless (लापरवाह): Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
  • Example: His careless mistake cost the company a lot of money.
• Rushed (जल्दबाजी में): Done or completed too hurriedly; hasty.
  • Example: She rushed through her homework to watch her favourite TV show.
• Superficial (सतही): Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not having or showing any depth of character or understanding.
  • Example: His superficial knowledge of the subject was evident in the way he answered the questions.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

• The word "Fancy" means something that is elaborate in structure or decoration. (सजावटदार)
  • Example: She wore a fancy dress to the party that impressed everyone.
• "Elaborate" refers to something that is detailed and complicated in design and planning. (विस्तृत)
  • Example: The wedding decorations were very elaborate, with intricate floral arrangements and lighting.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

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

• Basic (मूल): Something fundamental and simple in nature.
  • Example: The basic design of the house was completed within a week.
• Simple (सरल): Easy to understand or do; not complicated.
  • Example: The instructions were simple and easy to follow.
• Plain (साधारण): Lacking decoration or adornment.
  • Example: She wore a plain white dress to the meeting.

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.)

Key Points

• The question asks for an antonym of the underlined word.
• The underlined word is 'adage.'
• "Adage" means a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use (एक पुरानी और प्रसिद्ध कहावत जो एक आम सच्चाई को व्यक्त करती है।).
  • Example: He remembered the old adage, "Look before you leap."
• The word "misconstruction" means a false interpretation of evidence , facts, etc.
  • Example: Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
• Thus, it can be concluded that the word "misconstruction" is the antonym of the word "adage."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information

• Rebuke means to scold or criticize someone.
• Dare means to challenge someone to do something risky or difficult.
• Addiction means a strong dependence on a substance or activity.

Hinglish

• Misconstruction: ग़लतफ़हमी
• Rebuke: फटकार
• Dare: हिम्मत
• Addiction: लत