English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 63

Vocabulary Quiz for Bank exams. Synonym and Antonym Quiz for 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: PENSIVE
   A) Cheerful 
   B) Ignorant
   C) Vanish
   D) Contemplative
   
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     Option D
   Explanation:
   Pensive  – engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: ABSQUATULATE
   A) Decamp
   B) Appear
   C) Mollify 
   D) Enigma
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Absquatulate – leave abruptly
   
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: INVIGORATE
   A) Incriminate 
   B) Tired
   C) Revitalize 
   D) Denounce 
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Invigorate – give strength or energy to.
   
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PERSECUTE
   A) Profanity 
   B) Tyrannize
   C) Comfort 
   D) Celebrated 
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Persecute – subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: SCAMPER
   A) Stroll
   B) Mandarin 
   C) Belittle 
   D) Hasten
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Scamper – to move quickly with light steps
   
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: MENDACITY
   A) Sincerity
   B) Acclaimed 
   C) Impartial
   D) Approbation 
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Mendacity – lack of honesty
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: LOATHE
   A) Despise
   B) Impudent
   C) Sparkling
   D) Adore
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Loathe – to hate very much
   
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: CAPTIVATING
   A) Repellent
   B) Developed 
   C) Slow
   D) Entrance
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Captivating – attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.
   
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: SCATHING
   A) Elation
   B) Blistering
   C) Gentle
   D) Fierce 
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Scathing – extremely severe or harsh
   
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: CONSTERNATION
    A )Disquiet
    B) Assured
    C) Satisfaction
    D) Isolation
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Consternation – a feeling of worry, shock, or fear – often happens when something unexpected happens
    

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