Synonyms are words that have similar or identical meanings. They play a crucial role in enhancing our vocabulary and improving our understanding of language.
In this article, we present 141 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) to test your knowledge of synonyms for SSC Exams. Each question is followed by four options, and the correct answer is provided for each question. Let’s dive in!
1. Luxuriant
(a) Luxury loving
(b) Lovely
(c) Rich
(d) Abundant
Correct Answer: (d)
2. Cantankerous
(a) Cancerous
(b) Ferocious
(c) Quarrelsome
(d) Fissiparous
Correct Answer: (c)
3. Onus
(a) Sadness
(b) Happiness
(c) Responsibility
(d) Criticism
Correct Answer: (c)
4. Derision
(a) Humiliation
(b) Embarrassment
(c) Ridicule
(d) Condemnation
Correct Answer: (c)
5. Trite
(a) Commonplace
(b) Clever
(c) Brief
(d) Impudent
Correct Answer: (a)
6. Debacle
(a) Decline
(b) Downfall
(c) Discomfiture
(d) Degeneration
Correct Answer: (b)
7. Ostracise
(a) Banish
(b) Belittle
(c) Beguile
(d) Besiege
Correct Answer: (a)
8. Prophylactic
(a) Antagonistic
(b) Toxic
(c) Preventive
(d) Purgative
Correct Answer: (c)
9. Coddle
(a) Huddle
(b) Satisfy
(c) Protect
(d) Cheat
Correct Answer: (b)
10. Flimsy
(a) Funny
(b) Irrational
(c) Weak
(d) Partisan
Correct Answer: (c)
11. Loquacious
(a) Talkative
(b) Slow
(c) Content
(d) Unclear
Correct Answer: (a)
12. Vindictive
(a) Imaginative
(b) Accusative
(c) Spiteful
(d) Aggressive
Correct Answer: (c)
13. Inclement
(a) Selfish
(b) Active
(c) Unfavourable
(d) Inactive
Correct Answer: (c)
14. Genial
(a) Cordial
(b) Unselfish
(c) Careful
(d) Specific
Correct Answer: (a)
15. Accrue
(a) Accumulate
(b) Accommodate
(c) Grow
(d) Suffice
Correct Answer: (c)
16. Barren
(a) Good
(b) Wholesome
(c) Unproductive
(d) Profitable
Correct Answer: (c)
17. Infamy
(a) Notoriety
(b) Glory
(c) Integrity
(d) Familiarity
Correct Answer: (a)
18. Intrepid
(a) Hesitant
(b) Fearless
(c) Extrovert
(d) Rash
Correct Answer: (b)
19. Prodigal
(a) Exclusive
(b) Productive
(c) Lavish
(d) Carefree
Correct Answer: (c)
20. Perspicuous
(a) Relevant
(b) Precise
(c) Brief
(d) Clear
Correct Answer: (b)
21. Nexus
(a) Connection
(b) Distance
(c) Deficit
(d) Difference
Correct Answer: (a)
22. Mammoth
(a) Straight
(b) Huge
(c) Wild
(d) Greedy
Correct Answer: (b)
23. Hyperbole
(a) Expansion
(b) Imitation
(c) Decoration
(d) Exaggeration
Correct Answer: (d)
24. Eulogy
(a) Apology
(b) Address
(c) Speech
(d) Praise
Correct Answer: (d)
25. Menacingly
(a) Dangerously
(b) Threateningly
(c) Harmfully
(d) Hideously
Correct Answer: (b)
26. Annexure
(a) Retirement
(b) Commencement
(c) Attachment
(d) Development
Correct Answer: (c)
27. Errand
(a) Energy
(b) Task
(c) Mistake
(d) Blunder
Correct Answer: (b)
28. Bequeath
(a) Give
(b) Disclose
(c) Scold
(d) Surround
Correct Answer: (a)
29. Nonchalant
(a) Imaginary
(b) Casual
(c) Neutral
(d) Formal
Correct Answer: (b)
30. Forbearance
(a) Deliverance
(b) Patience
(c) Extravagance
(d) Relevance
Correct Answer: (b)
31. Gaol
(a) Destination
(b) Garden
(c) Jail
(d) Bird
Correct Answer: (c)
32. Loathing
(a) Warmth
(b) Affectation
(c) Hatred
(d) Affection
Correct Answer: (c)
33. Pragmatic
(a) Intelligent
(b) Wise
(c) Religious
(d) Practical
Correct Answer: (d)
34. Notion
(a) Thought
(b) Fact
(c) Truth
(d) Hypothesis
Correct Answer: (a)
35. Vivacious
(a) Poisonous
(b) Energetic
(c) Tricky
(d) Slow
Correct Answer: (b)
36. Vociferous
(a) Violent
(b) Loud
(c) Secret
(d) True
Correct Answer: (b)
37. Fictional
(a) Genuine
(b) Authentic
(c) Fanciful
(d) Real
Correct Answer: (c)
38. Trivial
(a) Crucial
(b) Significant
(c) Vital
(d) Ordinary
Correct Answer: (d)
39. Impudent
(a) Vigilant
(b) Astute
(c) Insolent
(d) Arrogant
Correct Answer: (c)
40. Pompous
(a) Pretentious
(b) Supportive
(c) Demanding
(d) Flashy
Correct Answer: (a)
41. Indiscriminate
(a) Undifferentiated
(b) Instant
(c) Sensible
(d) Discreet
Correct Answer: (a)
42. Literal
(a) Verbatim
(b) Formal
(c) Idealistic
(d) Outdated
Correct Answer: (a)
43. Intricate
(a) Puzzling
(b) Illusive
(c) Complicated
(d) Assertive
Correct Answer: (c)
44. Expeditiously
(a) Rudely
(b) Gently
(c) Meekly
(d) Quickly
Correct Answer: (d)
45. Idiosyncrasies
(a) Demands
(b) needs
(c) Ideologies
(d) Eccentricities
Correct Answer: (d)
46. Apprise :
(a) Praise
(b) Inform
(c) Conceal
(d) Assess
Correct Answer: (b)
47. Periodic :
(a) Infrequent
(b) Continuous
(c) Occasional
(d) Regular
Correct Answer: (d)
48. Gruesome :
(a) Sullen
(b) Hideous
(c) Exhausting
(d) Insulting
Correct Answer: (b)
49. Abnormal
(a) Unnatural
(b) Aggressive
(c) Unique
(d) Informal
Correct Answer: (a)
50. Venal
(a) Corrupt
(b) Comprehensible
(c) Legible
(d) Forgivable
Correct Answer: (a)
51. Conjurer
(a) Magician
(b) Jester
(c) Performer
(d) Trickster
Correct Answer: (a)
52. Invoice
(a) Word
(b) Sound
(c) Statement
(d) Language
Correct Answer: (c)
53. Ameliorate
(a) Improve
(b) Degrade
(c) Motivate
(d) Agree
Correct Answer: (a)
54. Wily
(a) Angry
(b) Wise
(c) Stupid
(d) Cunning
Correct Answer: (d)
55. Temerity
(a) Paucity
(b) Verity
(c) Audacity
(d) Simplicity
Correct Answer: (c)
56. Advocate:
(a) Predict
(b) Pronounce
(c) Support
(d) Determine
Correct Answer: (c)
57. Preamble :
(a) Definition
(b) Mediation
(c) Conclusion
(d) Introduction
Correct Answer: (d)
58. Students are asked to collate for an important programme by the principal.
(a) Assemble
(b) Describe
(c) Narrate
(d) Prescribe
Correct Answer: (a)
59. Garrulous
(a) Talkative
(b) Sedative
(c) Cocative
(d) Positive
Correct Answer: (a)
60. Tinsel
(a) Tinkle
(b) Decoration
(c) Tin
(d) Colourful
Correct Answer: (b)
61. Labyrinth
(a) Meandering
(b) Rotating
(c) Pacing
(d) Wriggling
Correct Answer: (a)
62. Citadel
(a) Metropolis
(b) Mansion
(c) Fortress
(d) Palace
Correct Answer: (c)
63. Stern
(a) Lenient
(b) Young
(c) Stem
(d) Strict
Correct Answer: (d)
64. Aberration
(a) Justification
(b) Intensification
(c) Deviation
(d) Rationality
Correct Answer: (c)
65. Condone
(a) Forgive
(b) Support
(c) Forget
(d) Defend
Correct Answer: (a)
66. Analogy
(a) Difference
(b) Comparison
(c) Addition
(d) Deletion
Correct Answer: (b)
67. Allure
(a) Extol
(b) Excite
(c) Entice
(d) Elicit
Correct Answer: (c)
68. Parsimony
(a) Expenditure
(b) Bankruptcy
(c) Bribery
(d) Miserliness
Correct Answer: (d)
69. Tribulation
(a) Palpitation
(b) Suffering
(c) Weakness
(d) Stimulation
Correct Answer: (b)
70. The Prime Minister goes on the ramparts of the Red Fort to hoist the National Flag.
(a) Rompway
(b) Staircase
(c) Parapet
(d) Scaffold
Correct Answer: (c)
71. Barbaric
(a) Thorny
(b) Uncivilized
(c) Premeditated
(d) Barber’s
Correct Answer: (b)
72. Hurdle
(a) Suspicion
(b) Throw
(c) Opposition
(d) Obstacle
Correct Answer: (d)
73. Deter
(a) To hinder
(b) To neglect
(c) To disapprove
(d) To differ
Correct Answer: (a)
74. Disgrace
(a) Disrespect
(b) Jealousy
(c) Disregard
(d) Shame
Correct Answer: (d)
75. Striking
(a) Attractive
(b) Violent
(c) Funny
(d) Hateful
Correct Answer: (a)
76. Fiasco
(a) Festival
(b) Failure
(c) Fortune
(d) Feast
Correct Answer: (b)
77. Persist
(a) Resist
(b) Leave
(c) Quit
(d) Insist
Correct Answer: (d)
78. Eventually
(a) Previously
(b) Briefly
(c) Finally
(d) Successfully
Correct Answer: (c)
79. Impeccable
(a) Remarkable
(b) Unbelievable
(c) Flawless
(d) Displeasing
Correct Answer: (c)
80. Scorn
(a) Concise
(b) Despise
(c) Bias
(d) Fierce
Correct Answer: (b)
81. Catastrophe
(a) Tragedy
(b) Anger
(c) Violence
(d) Hatred
Correct Answer: (a)
82. Abjure
(a) Renounce
(b) Announce
(c) Pronounce
(d) Denounce
Correct Answer: (a)
83. Assess
(a) Overload
(b) Measure
(c) Permit
(d) Enter
Correct Answer: (b)
84. Elastic
(a) Free
(b) Liberal
(c) Flexible
(d) Broad
Correct Answer: (c)
85. Persevere
(a) Fickle
(b) Persist
(c) Constant
(d) Polite
Correct Answer: (b)
86. Petition
(a) Rotation
(b) Administration
(c) Appeal
(d) Vocation
Correct Answer: (c)
87. Proposition
(a) Intimation
(b) Protestation
(c) Proposal
(d) Invitation
Correct Answer: (c)
88. Vivacious
(a) Imaginary
(b) Lively
(c) Perceptible
(d) Languid
Correct Answer: (b)
89. Sporadic
(a) Timely
(b) Scattered
(c) Frequent
(d) Irrelevant
Correct Answer: (b)
90. Devout
(a) Solemn
(b) Loyal
(c) Dedicated
(d) Pious
Correct Answer: (d)
91. Predilection
(a) Favour
(b) Whim
(c) Prejudice
(d) Preference
Correct Answer: (d)
92. Effigy
(a) Dummy
(b) Imagery
(c) Reflection
(d) Organ
Correct Answer: (a)
93. Annihilate
(a) Initiate
(b) Destroy
(c) Solve
(d) Deduce
Correct Answer: (b)
94. Quarry
(a) Quest
(b) Denounce
(c) Inlern
(d) Quake
Correct Answer: (a)
95. Interference
(a) Honour
(b) Deference
(c) Obstruction
(d) Fearful
Correct Answer: (c)
96. Verisimilitude
(a) Festive
(b) Fantastic
(c) Grotesque
(d) Authenticity
Correct Answer: (d)
97. Conjecture
(a) Knowledge
(b) Guess
(c) Truth
(d) Bias
Correct Answer: (b)
98. Pawn
(a) Scrounge
(b) Hire
(c) Pledge
(d) Sponge
Correct Answer: (c)
99. Maestro
(a) Admirer
(b) Employee
(c) Novice
(d) Genius
Correct Answer: (d)
100. Feeble
(a) Playful
(b) Pretty
(c) Small
(d) Weak
Correct Answer: (d)
101. Chastise
(a) Upbraid
(b) Monitor
(c) Chase
(d) Praise
Correct Answer: (a)
102. Vocation
(a) Virtue
(b) Holiday
(c) Break up
(d) Occupation
Correct Answer: (d)
103. Limpid
(a) Ruffled
(b) Crippled
(c) Lopsided
(d) Clear
Correct Answer: (d)
104. Merge
(a) Blend
(b) Meet
(c) Mixture
(d) Contact
Correct Answer: (a)
105. Gourmet
(a) Fussy
(b) Constant
(c) Gastronome
(d) Praise
Correct Answer: (c)
106. Board
(a) Frame
(b) Lodging
(c) Food
(d) Furniture
Correct Answer: (c)
107. Peruse
(a) Follow
(b) Argue
(c) Reduce
(d) Read
Correct Answer: (d)
108. Spume
(a) Foam
(b) Lava
(c) Poison
(d) Spit
Correct Answer: (a)
109. Conscript
(a) Draftee
(b) Draw
(c) Encircle
(d) Subscribe
Correct Answer: (a)
110. Profligate
(a) Talkative
(b) Intelligent
(c) Unconventional
(d) Wasteful
Correct Answer: (d)
111. Forswear
(a) Swear
(b) Oath
(c) Abuse
(d) Forsake
Correct Answer: (d)
112. Credulous
(a) Funny
(b) Silly
(c) Innoccent
(d) Gullible
Correct Answer: (d)
113. Reassure
(a) Comfort
(b) Console
(c) Inspire
(d) Discourage
Correct Answer: (a)
114. Brutal
(a) Sympathetic
(b) Compassionate
(c) Humane
(d) Savage
Correct Answer: (d)
115. Stroll
(a) Walk
(b) Jog
(c) Trat
(d) Gallop
Correct Answer: (a)
116. Eternal
(a) Time being
(b) Forever
(c) Temporary
(d) Short term
Correct Answer: (b)
117. Adversity
(a) Familiarity
(b) Misery
(c) Seniority
(d) Spirituality
Correct Answer: (b)
118. Revel
(a) Reveal
(b) Revert
(c) Make Merry
(d) Glory
Correct Answer: (c)
119. Opulent
(a) Fake
(b) Gloomy
(c) Rich
(d) Selfish
Correct Answer: (c)
120. Morose
(a) Flatter
(b) Gloomy
(c) Friendly
(d) Savvy
Correct Answer: (b)
121. Frivolous
(a) Captious
(b) Wise
(c) Puerile
(d) Spiritual
Correct Answer: (c)
122. Petrify
(a) Adorn
(b) Calm
(c) Curious
(d) Harden
Correct Answer: (d)
123. Mellifluous
(a) Shiver
(b) Frank
(c) Immoral
(d) Dulcet
Correct Answer: (d)
124. Dodge
(a) Soften
(b) Order
(c) Avoid
(d) Chaotic
Correct Answer: (c)
125. Eloquent
(a) Fluent
(b) Ignorant
(c) Rude
(d) Significant
Correct Answer: (a)
126. Nefarious
(a) Iniquitous
(b) Purposeful
(c) Suspicious
(d) Virtuous
Correct Answer: (a)
127. Select the synonym of To subsume
(a) To bate
(b) To obviate
(c) To preclude
(d) To incorporate
Correct Answer: (d)
128. Select the synonym of To lash
(a) To endear
(b) To fondle
(c) To chastise
(d) To snuggle
Correct Answer: (c)
129. Amateur
(a) Timid
(b) Beginner
(c) Weary
(d) Dispirited
Correct Answer: (b)
130. Gumption
(a) Acumen
(b) Starry
(c) Futile
(d) Fallow
Correct Answer: (a)
131. Laconic
(a) Shrewd
(b) Whim
(c) Climax
(d) Concise
Correct Answer: (d)
132. Veledictory
(a) Hesitant
(b) Terminal
(c) Ridicule
(d) Deception
Correct Answer: (b)
133. Denouement
(a) Climax
(b) Systematic
(c) Improper
(d) Glorious
Correct Answer: (a)
134. Distinct
(a) Obscure
(b) Similar
(c) Clear
(d) Vague
Correct Answer: (c)
135. Condemn
(a) Approve
(b) Laud
(c) Belittle
(d) Commend
Correct Answer: (c)
136. Dingy
(a) Pure
(b) Sterile
(c) Immaculate
(d) Drab
Correct Answer: (d)
137. Clever
(a) Clear
(b) Cunning
(c) Foolish
(d) Intelligent
Correct Answer: (d)
138. Constant
(a) Changing
(b) Flowing
(c) Moving
(d) Fixed
Correct Answer: (d)
139. Exactly
(a) Different
(b) Precisely
(c) Similar
(d) Same
Correct Answer: (d)
140. Answer
(a) Response
(b) Speak
(c) Question
(d) React
Correct Answer: (a)
141. Pain
(a) Comfort
(b) Vibration
(c) Ache
(d) Throb
Correct Answer: (c)
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