English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 71

Shubhra

Vocabulary Quiz for Bank exams. 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: HECKLE 
    A) Applaud
    B) Prudent
    C) Torment
    D) Snicker
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    Heckle – To question harshly.
  2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: DISDAIN
    A) Empathy 
    B) Disparage 
    C) Extol
    D) Sedate
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Disdain – A feeling of contempt or scorn.
  3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: CONVOLUTE
    A) Alarmist
    B) Rapport
    C) Sympathy
    D) Perplex 
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    Option D
    Explanation    :
    Convoluted – Complex, intricate or complicated.
  4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: SNEER
    A) Insanity 
    B) Dislodge
    C) Snigger
    D) Praise
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    Option C
    Explanation    :
    Sneer – To utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression.
  5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: EXALT
    A) Denounce
    B) Glorify
    C) Overturn
    D) Boundary
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Exalt – To hold in high esteem.
  6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: SUBVERT
    A) Ameliorate
    B) Aground
    C) Overturn
    D) Consume
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    Option A
    Explanation    :
    Subvert – To overthrow or to ruin utterly.
  7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: BRAZEN
    A) Bold
    B) Incline
    C) Meek
    D) Immodest 
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    Option C
    Explanation    :
    Brazen – Shamelessly shocking and offensive.
  8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: PRECINCT
    A) Cringe 
    B) Purge
    C) Mount
    D) Verge
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    Option D
    Explanation    :
    Precinct – An enclosed space having defined limits, normally marked by walls.
  9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: LURID
    A) Extravagant
    B) Sanguine
    C) Shamble
    D) Verge 
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    Option B
    Explanation    :
    Lurid – Presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms.
  10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: ACIDULOUS
    A) Sarcastic
    B) Luscious
    C) Humble
    D) Close
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Acidulous – slightly sour

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4 Thoughts to “English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 71”

  1. TR!D!P
    October 24, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    CONVOLUTE SIMILAR word Perplex …correct?

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    1. Shubhra
      October 24, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      yes
      both mean confused, puzzled

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      1. TR!D!P
        October 25, 2017 at 12:12 pm

        hmm..thnku

        Reply
  2. the walking dead
    October 25, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    🙂

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