Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

Practice Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Improve your English vocabulary by learning words with similar and opposite meanings through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #1 Report Error
Select the synonym of 'ABASE'.
A. Praise
B. Humiliate
C. Elevate
D. Exalt

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ABASE means to lower in rank or esteem; its synonym is HUMILIATE.

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Question #2 Report Error
Select the antonym of 'ABATE'.
A. Wane
B. Intensify
C. Diminish
D. Subside

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ABATE means to reduce in intensity; its antonym is INTENSIFY.

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Question #3 Report Error
Select the synonym of 'ABBREVIATE'.
A. Shorten
B. Prolong
C. Lengthen
D. Extend

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ABBREVIATE means to make shorter; its synonym is SHORTEN.

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Question #4 Report Error
Select the antonym of 'ABDICATE'.
A. Assume
B. Renounce
C. Relinquish
D. Cede

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
ABDICATE means to give up a position; its antonym is ASSUME.

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Question #5 Report Error
Select the synonym of 'ABERRATION'.
A. Regularity
B. Anomaly
C. Normality
D. Conformity

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
ABERRATION means a deviation from the normal; its synonym is ANOMALY.

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Question #6 Report Error
Select the antonym of 'ABET'.
A. Encourage
B. Support
C. Aid
D. Hinder

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ABET means to assist or encourage; its antonym is HINDER.

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Question #7 Report Error
Select the synonym of 'ABHOR'.
A. Adore
B. Love
C. Cherish
D. Detest

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ABHOR means to regard with disgust; its synonym is DETEST.

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Question #8 Report Error
Select the antonym of 'ABIDE'.
A. Tolerate
B. Accept
C. Endure
D. Reject

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ABIDE means to accept or tolerate; its antonym is REJECT.

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Question #9 Report Error
Select the synonym of 'ABJECT'.
A. Proud
B. Exalted
C. Miserable
D. Noble

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
ABJECT means extremely wretched; its synonym is MISERABLE.

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Question #10 Report Error
Select the antonym of 'ABJURE'.
A. Forswear
B. Recant
C. Renounce
D. Embrace

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
ABJURE means to renounce formally; its antonym is EMBRACE.

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