English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 113

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: Nugatory 
   A) Insignificant
   B) Appreciable
   C) Jostle
   D) Eye-Catching
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Nugatory (adjective) – having no worth or value; useless.
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word:  Milieu
   A) Unavoidable
   B) Appoint
   C) Ambiance
   D) Hinder
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Milieu(noun) – The physical or social setting in which something happens or develops. 
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word:  Inevitable 
   A) Avoidable
   B) Ineluctable
   C) Murder
   D) Perseverance
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Inevitable(noun) – A situation that is unavoidable.
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Apartheid
   A) Companionship
   B) Correct
   C) Segregation
   D) Adhesion
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Apartheid (noun) – Any system or practice that separates people according to color, ethnicity, caste, etc.
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Guise
   A) Appearance
   B) Withdrawal
   C) Departing
   D) Distinguish
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Guise (noun) – A way of seeming or looking that is not true or real. 
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Purge
   A) Purify
   B) Sensitive
   C) Wash
   D) Contaminate
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Purge (verb) – To rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse, purify.
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Bolster
   A) Assist
   B) Cripple
   C) Encourage
   D) Intensify
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Bolster (verb) – To make something stronger or better.
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Nudge
   A) Inhibit
   B) Quench
   C) Repress
   D) Tragedy
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Nudge (noun) – To give someone a gentle reminder or encouragement.
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Oust
   A) Appoint
   B) Demolish
   C) Spoil
   D) Awkward
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Oust (verb) – Drive out or expel someone from a position or place.
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Sprawl
    A) Maximize
    B) Accumulate
    C) Depression
    D) Shrink
    
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     Option D
    Explanation: Sprawl (verb) – To develop or spread without limitation. 

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