English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 36

Vocabulary Quiz for Competitive Exams

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. English Vocabulary Word Quiz Synonym Antonym

Last year in the SBI PO exam synonym and antonym of words which were not the part of Reading Comprehension were asked separately. To prepare you for such questions we are providing you with similar exercise.

Direction: Read the question and answer accordingly.

  1. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: RIPOSTE
    A) Counter
    B) Retort
    C) Maneuver
    D) Question
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      Option C
    Explanation: Riposte – a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.
  2. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: OBSCURITY
    A) Dimness
    B) Certainty
    C) Definiteness
    D) Credence
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Obscurity – the condition of being unknown; ambiguity
  3. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: DETERRENT
    A) Incentive
    B) Obviation
    C) Encouragement
    D) Consolation
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    Option B
    Explanation
    : Deterrent – discouraging through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences..
  4. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: MALAISE
    A) Cheer
    B) Comfort
    C) Disquiet
    D) Calmness
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    Option C
    Explanation
    : Malaise – a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease
  5. Choose the word meaning SIMILAR to the word: PERILOUS
    A) Definite
    B) Certain
    C) Calm
    D) Treacherous
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    Option D
    Explanation
    : Perilous – full of danger or risk..
  6. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: PREROGATIVE
    A) Obligation
    B) Appanage
    C) Droit
    D) Entitlement
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    Option A
    Explanation
    : Prerogative – an exclusive right, privilege, etc.
  7. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: TRANSPIRE
    A) Point Up
    B) Divert
    C) Accent
    D) Spotlight
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    Option B
    Explanation
    : Accentuate – make more noticeable or prominent..
  8. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: LINGERING
    A) Ingrained
    B) Persistent
    C) Ephemeral
    D) Enduring
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    Option C
    Explanation
    : Lingering – lasting for a long time or slow to end.
  9. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: ELUSIVE
    A) Fleeting
    B) Subtle
    C) Puzzling
    D) Stable
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    Option D
    Explanation
    : Elusive – difficult to find, catch, or achieve
  10. Choose the word meaning OPPOSITE to the word: LARGESSE
    A) Oblation
    B) Philanthropy
    C) Malevolence
    D) Benefaction
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    Option C
    Explanation
    : Largesse – generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

 

 

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3 Thoughts to “English Vocabulary Quiz- Set 36”

  1. sachin shukla@Target SBI Mains

    ty)))

  2. jaga

    Q1 ka ans manoeuvre b to hI na

    1. Suraj

      ha, C) Maneuver, hoga answer

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