English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 74

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: DISPARAGE
   A) Overrate
   B) Complementary
   C) Praise
   D) Belittle
   
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    Option D
   Explanation: Disparage – regard or represent as being of little worth.
2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: INSATIABLE
   A) Voracious
   B) Extinguishable
   C) Satiable
   D) Satisfiable
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Insatiable – impossible to satisfy.
3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PROCLIVITY
   A) Aversion
   B) Propensity
   C) Disinclination
   D) Repulsion
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Proclivity – an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: SEARING
   A) Snappy
   B) Frigid
   C) Scorching
   D) Cool
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Searing – extremely hot or intense; severely critical..
5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PROFUSE
   A) Meager
   B) Abundant
   C) Frugal
   D) Inadequate
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Profuse – to a great degree; in large amounts..
6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: PERNICIOUS
   A) Damaging
   B) Favourable
   C) Injurious
   D) Hurtful
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Pernicious – having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way..
7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: RENEGE
   A) Repudiate
   B) Honour
   C) Retract
   D) Release
   
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    Option B
   Explanation: Renege – go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: DEFERENTIAL
   A) Arrogant
   B) Obsequious
   C) Humble
   D) Considerate
   
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    Option A
   Explanation: Deferential – showing deference; respectful.
9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: ADROIT
   A) Able
   B) Expert
   C) Clumsy
   D) Adept
   
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    Option C
   Explanation: Adroit – clever or skilful.
10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: ASTUTE
    A) Canny
    B) Sharp  
    C) Shrewd
    D) Stupid
    
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     Option D
    Explanation: Astute – having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people.

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