English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 73

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: RENDITION
   A) Counter
   B) Obscurity
   C) Resist
   D) Portrayal
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Rendition – a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music..
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: INFAMY
   A) Honour
   B) Ignominy
   C) Anonymity
   D) Virtue
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Infamy – the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed..
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: SLUMBER
   A) Drowse
   B) Act
   C) Action
   D) Wake
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Slumber – sleep.
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: RUMBLE
   A) Notoriety
   B) Theory
   C) Echo
   D) Siesta
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Rumble – utter in a deep, resonant voice.
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: CONJECTURE
   A) Interpret
   B) Surmise
   C) Certainty
   D) Reality
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Conjecture – an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: CLAMOUR
   A) Loud
   B) Silence
   C) Din
   D) Tumult
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Clamour – a loud and confused noise.
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: BRIDLE
   A) Repress
   B) Leash
   C) Restrain
   D) Release
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Bridle – the headgear used to control a horse.
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: SHROUD
   A) Divulge
   B) Layer
   C) Veil
   D) Cover
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Shroud – a thing that envelops or obscures something..
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: EUPHEMISM
   A) Underplaying
   B) Understatement
   C) Substitute
   D) Dysphemism
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Euphemism – a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing..
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: DILIGENT
    A) Assiduous
    B) Casual  
    C) Industrious
    D) Hard-Working
    
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     Option B
    Explanation: Diligent – having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.

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