English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 115

Synonym and Antonym Quiz for SBI PO, IBPS PO/Clerk, NIACL, NICL, OICL, UIIC, IBPS RRB, RBI, IPPB etc. 

Direction: Read the question and answer accordingly

1. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PROTRACTED
   A) Continued
   B) Alleviation
   C) Abstain
   D) Soothe
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Protracted (adjective) – Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: BOLSTER
   A) Demoralize
   B) Endanger
   C) Temporary
   D) Strengthen
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Bolster (verb) – To support or improve something or make it stronger.
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: MALADROIT
   A) Efficacious
   B) Inexpert
   C) Veteran
   D) Convenient
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Maladroit (adjective) – Awkward and somewhat incompetent; Clumsy
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: ATONE
   A) Obligate
   B) Detain
   C) Apologize
   D) Descend
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Atone (verb) – Compensate; to reimburse for a former wrongdoing.
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: INTERLOCUTOR
   A) Detachment
   B) Questioner
   C) Acceptor
   D) Purge
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Interlocutor (noun) – An individual who is engaged in a dialogue with another person.
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: PRAGMATIC
   A) Impractical
   B) Deplete
   C) Intoxicate
   D) Motivate
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Pragmatic (adjective) – Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: HOOPLA
   A) Gratify
   B) Mesmerize
   C) Depression
   D) Euphoria
   
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    Option C
   Explanation:  Hoopla (noun) – Excitement or unnecessary fuss surrounding a situation.
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: LOOM
   A) Adhere
   B) Scarce
   C) Abandon
   D) Unpleasant
   
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    Option C
   Explanation:  Loom (verb) – To appear or stand over someone in a threatening way; To Impend.
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: TANTALIZE
   A) Impede
   B) Frigidity
   C) Heaviness
   D) Assist
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Tantalize (verb) – Provoke or Tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: BONHOMIE
    A) Interest
    B) Aloofness
    C) Reinforce
    D) Sympathy
    
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     Option B
    Explanation: Bonhomie (noun) – Friendliness; a pleasant, good-natured manner.

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