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

The correct answer is Complex.

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
  • Complicated- involving a lot of different parts, in a way that is difficult to understand
  • Complex- made up of several connected parts and often difficult to understand; complicated अनेक परस्‍पर संबद्घ अंशों से निर्मित और प्रायः दुर्बोध; पेचीदा; जटिल
  • Simplified- to make something easier to do or understand; to make something less complicated किसी काम या बात को सुकर या सुबोध बनाना; किसी चीज़ की जटिलता को कम करना, उसे सरल बनाना
  • Plain-easy to see, hear or understand; clear देखने, सुनने, समझने में आसान; स्‍पष्‍ट
  • Painful- that causes pain or hurts दर्द या पीड़ा उत्‍पन्‍न करने वाला; पीड़ादायी
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 1.

The correct answer is 'Diminish'.

Key Points

• 'Enlarge' means to become bigger or to make something bigger, to print a bigger copy of a photograph or document, to become larger, or to cause something to become larger. (बड़ा बनने के लिए या कुछ बड़ा करने के लिए, एक तस्वीर या दस्तावेज़ की एक बड़ी प्रतिलिपि मुद्रित करने के लिए, बड़ा बनने के लिए, या कुछ बड़ा करने के लिए।)
• For example:
  • The city council voted to enlarge the park.
• 'Diminish' means to reduce or be reduced in size or importance. (आकार या महत्व में कमी या कमी करना।)
• For example:
  • I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
• According to the above explanation 'enlarge and diminish' are opposite in their meanings, thus, make an antonym pair.
• Thus, option 2 will be the correct answer.

Additional Information Let's look at the meanings of other given options:

• Entire: it means whole or complete, with nothing missing, whole or complete, with nothing lacking, or continuous, without interruption. (इसका अर्थ है संपूर्ण या पूर्ण, जिसमें कुछ भी न छूटे, पूर्ण या पूर्ण, बिना किसी कमी के, या निरंतर, बिना किसी रुकावट के।)
• Accelerate: it means to happen or make something happen sooner or faster. (इसका अर्थ है जल्दी या जल्दी कुछ होना या होना।)
• Accept: it means to agree to take something. ( )

The correct answer is 'Obstruct'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the word 'hinder' is 'to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something.'
  • ​For example, Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.
• The meaning of the word 'obstruct' is 'to try to stop something from happening or developing.'
  • ​For example, Demonstrators obstructed the entrance to the building.
• From the given meanings and examples, we can understand that 'obstruct' is the synonym of the given word. 
• Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• Let's learn the meanings of the other words:
  • help: make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.
  • facilitate: make (an action or process) easy or easier.
  • assist: help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.

Hinglish

• ​'hinder' शब्द का अर्थ है 'किसी की कुछ करने की क्षमता को सीमित करना, या किसी चीज के विकास को सीमित करना।'
  • उदाहरण के लिए, Her progress certainly hasn't been hindered by her lack of experience.
• 'obstruct' शब्द का अर्थ है 'किसी चीज को होने या विकसित होने से रोकने की कोशिश करना।'
  • उदाहरण के लिए, Demonstrators obstructed the entrance to the building.
• दिए गए अर्थों और उदाहरणों से हम समझ सकते हैं कि 'obstruct' दिए गए शब्द का synonym है।
• अतः option 3 सही उत्तर है।

The correct answer is Accept.

Key Points

• The word 'gainsay' means 'deny.' Thus 'accept' is the correct antonym.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words.

• Therefore, by reading the above explanation we find that the correct answer is Option 1.

• आइए दिए गए शब्दों के अर्थ और उदाहरण देखें।

The correct answer is Honest.

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
  • Clean- having no record of offences or crimes नियमभंग या अपराध के दोष से मुक्त
  • Talkative- liking to talk a lot बातूनी, वाचाल
  • Tall- (used about people or things) of more than average height; not short (व्‍यक्ति या वस्‍तुएँ) औसत से अधिक लंबा, ख़ासा लंबा; छोटा नहीं
  • Shy- nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and speaking to people; showing that somebody feels like this लोगों से मिलने और बात करने में घबराहट और बेचैनी अनुभव करने वाला; संकोची, शरमीला, झेंपू; संकोच दिखाने वाला
  • Honest- (used about a person) telling the truth; not lying to people or stealing (व्‍यक्ति) सत्‍याचरण करने वाला, ईमानदार; चोरी आदि असत्‍याचरण न करने वाला
• Hence, according to the meanings of the given words, the correct answer is Option 4.

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 '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 '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 ‘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]

The correct answer is "Arrogant."
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 "Misconstruction."

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