English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 60

Vocabulary Quiz for Bank exams. Synonym and Antonym Quiz. Useful for upcoming banking and insurance exams like SBI PO, IBPS PO, NIACL Assistant, NICL AO, IBPS Clerk, RRB PO, IPPB etc. 

Direction: Read the question and answer accordingly.

1. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: STRADDLE 
   A) Brink
   B) Bestride
   C) Sturdy
   D) Incline
   
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     Option B
   Explanation:
   Straddle – to be on both sides of something; to sit or stand with one leg on each side
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PEEVISH
   A) Affable
   B) Amiable
   C) Cranky
   D) Legitimate
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Peevish – Easily irritated, testy or annoyed
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: ARCHETYPE
   A) Epitome
   B) Duplicate
   C) Rigorous
   D) Extravagant
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Archetype – A model on which all others in the same category are based
   
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: HERMIT
   A) Advance
   B) Forfeit
   C) Austere
   D) Brink
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Hermit – One who has withdrawn to a solitary life or religious seclusion
   
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: CAJOLE
   A) Confident
   B) Flatter
   C) Belittle 
   D) Gloomy
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Cajole – To persuade by buttering up or making promises.
6. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: ESPIONAGE
   A) Candid
   B) Herald
   C) Surveillance
   D) Exterior
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Espionage – The act of spying (by the government or otherwise)
   
7. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: MAGNANIMOUS
   A) Bland
   B) Niggardly
   C) Sparkling
   D) Philanthropic
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Magnanimous – Large-hearted or forgiving
   
8. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: DIABOLIC
   A) Angelic
   B) Satanic
   C) Ephemeral
   D) Epilogue
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Diabolic – Having the qualities of the devil
   
9. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: TREPIDATION
   A) Consternation
   B) Relief
   C) Determination
   D) Destroy
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Trepidation – Tremulous fear or agitation
10. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: VICACIOUS
    A) Unresponsive
    B) Chirpy
    C) Indifferent
    D) Profound
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Vivacious – Full of vigour and energy

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