Synonym and Antonym Quiz for SBI PO, IBPS PO/Clerk, NIACL, NICL, OICL, UIIC, IBPS RRB, RBI, IPPB etc.
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- Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Burgeon
A) Deprecate
B) Talkative
C) Expand
D) Distinct
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Option C
Explanation: Burgeon (verb) – grow and flourish ; expand rapidly
- Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Arcane
A) Straightforward
B) Mysterious
C) Strong
D) Blooming
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Option B
Explanation: Arcane (adjective) – requiring secret or mysterious knowledge ; understood by only a few
- Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Languid
A) Lazy
B) Hidden
C) Abnormal
D) Spirited
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Option A
Explanation: Languid (adjective) – lacking spirit or liveliness ; very slow and relaxed
- Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Juxtapose
A) Curious
B) Concerned
C) Scarcity
D) Contrast
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Option D
Explanation: Juxtapose (verb) – place side by side ; the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
- Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: Tawdry
A) Gaudy
B) Everlasting
C) Graceful
D) Noisy
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Option A
Explanation: Tawdry (adjective) – cheap and shoddy; tastelessly showy ; cheap and poor in appearance or quality
- Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Cajole
A) Unique
B) Elegant
C) Conservative
D) Discourage
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Option D
Explanation: Cajole (verb) – persuade someone to do something; convince with gentle pleading; sweet-talk
- Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Efface
A) Deplete
B) Inauspicious
C) Conserve
D) Gloomy
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Option C
Explanation: Efface (verb) – make inconspicuous; remove completely from recognition or memory; to cause something to fade or disappear.
- Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Petulant
A) Exhaust
B) Good-Natured
C) Compensate
D) Neglect
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Option B
Explanation: Petulant (adjective) – easily irritated or annoyed ; to describe a person or behavior that is irritable, especially in a childish way ; childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
- Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Exonerate
A) Lavish
B) Blame
C) Complete
D) Obedience
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Option B
Explanation: Exonerate (verb) – absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing ; to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc.
- Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: Brevity
A) Expansion
B) Damage
C) Discipline
D) Caution
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Option A
Explanation: Brevity (noun) – the attribute of being brief or fleeting; the use of brief expressions ; concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
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