Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 5) | Concept of Maths

Question 1

1.

A) Ambiguous and vague

B) Incisive and sharp

C) Rambling and unfocused

D) Conciliatory and mild

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Trenchant" means vigorous, incisive, or keen in expression or style. Hence, "incisive and sharp" is the closest synonym.

Question 2

2.

A) Optimistic

B) Despondent

C) Cheerful

D) Indifferent

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Sanguine" means optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Its antonym is "despondent" (disheartened/hopeless).

Question 3

3.

A) Indifferent

B) Meticulous

C) Slapdash

D) Lenient

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Fastidious" means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; "meticulous" is a direct synonym.

Question 4

4.

A) Ambiguous

B) Evasive

C) Clear

D) Vague

Answer

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: "Equivocal" means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or undecided. The antonym is "clear."

Question 5

5.

A) Verbose

B) Terse

C) Loquacious

D) Garrulous

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Laconic" means using very few words. "Terse" is the closest synonym, whereas verbose, loquacious, and garrulous mean wordy.

Question 6

6.

A) Sullen

B) Cheerful

C) Gloomy

D) Melancholy

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Morose" means sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered. Its opposite (antonym) is "cheerful."

Question 7

7.

A) Esoteric

B) Mainstream

C) Modern

D) Simplistic

Answer

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: "Arcane" means understood by few; mysterious or secret. "Esoteric" is the closest synonym.

Question 8

8.

A) Frugal

B) Miserly

C) Generous

D) Stingy

Answer

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: "Parsimonious" means extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources. Its antonym is "generous."

Question 9

9.

A) Detrimental

B) Beneficial

C) Negligible

D) Harmful

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Salutary" means producing good effects or beneficial, especially referring to health. Hence, "beneficial" is the correct synonym.

Question 10

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A) Voluble

B) Reticent

C) Talkative

D) Loquacious

Answer

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: "Garrulous" means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. The antonym is "reticent" (reserved, introverted, or disinclined to speak).

Competitive Exams : English Language - Synonyms/Antonyms (Set 5)