English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 118

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: ANTAGONIZE
   A) Gratify
   B) Annoy
   C) Mingled
   D) Versatile
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: ANTAGONIZE (verb) – Provoke someone to react angrily ; to do something to make somebody angry with you.
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: QUIXOTIC
   A) Aggravation
   B) Amiable
   C) Assembled
   D) Imaginary
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: QUIXOTIC (adjective) – Foolishly impractical; often unpredictable ; extremely idealistic; unrealistic.
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: ERUDITE
   A) Comfort
   B) Talkative
   C) Knowledgeable
   D) Concentrated
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: ERUDITE (adjective) – Well read or esteemed for knowledge ; having or showing great knowledge or learning.
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: FRUGAL
   A) Cautious
   B) Criticize
   C) Depreciate
   D) Association
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: FRUGAL  (Adjective)  – Avoiding waste ; using only as much money or food as is necessary.
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: CREDENCE 
   A) Trust
   B) Sorrow
   C) Release
   D) Tasteless
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: CREDENCE  (noun) – The attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true ; belief in or acceptance of something as true.
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: MOLLIFY
   A) Content
   B) Irritate
   C) Jumbled
   D) Motivated
   
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    Option B
   Explanation:  MOLLIFY  (verb) – Make calm or softer ; to make somebody feel less angry or upset ; reduce the severity of (something).
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: DISDAIN
   A)  Discourage
   B)  Scarcity
   C)  Quiet
   D)  Sympathy
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: DISDAIN (noun) –  Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike ; the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: PROCLIVITY
   A) Apathetic
   B) Repulsion
   C) Enthusiastic
   D) Awkward
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: PROCLIVITY (noun) – A natural inclination ; a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. 
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: CHAGRIN
   A) Boredom
   B) Fragmented
   C) Pleasure
   D) Appreciate
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: CHAGRIN (noun) – Strong feelings of embarrassment , annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated.
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: GALLANT
    A) Connected
    B) Unimpressive
    C) Prevailing
    D) Personal
    
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     Option B
    Explanation: GALLANT (Adjective) – Of brave nature ; of good manners ; a man who is charmingly attentive to women.

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