English Quiz- Synonyms

Directions (1-5): Select the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letter given below.

1.SURREPTITIOUS
(a) Deceitful
(b) Savoury
(c) Insipid
(d) Painful
2.PORTENTOUS
(a) Imaginary
(b) Ominous
(c) Demonstrative
(d) Convincing

3.DANK
(a) Taut
(b) Rite
(c) Dry
(d) Damp

4.EXACTION
(a) Demand
(b) Aggravation
(c) Accuracy
(d) Collaboration

5.EXPLICATE
(a) To apologize
(b) To make something complicated
(c) To strengthen
(d) To explain

6. INADVERTENT
1) unexpected
2) unintentional
3) undisturbed
4) ignorant

7. Fortitude
1) courage
2) protection
3) safety
4) similarity

8. Duplicity
1) artlessness
2) deceit
3) strength
4) weakness

9. Fidelity
1) resourcefulness
2) strength
3) weakness
4) faithfulness

10. Vanguard
1) officer
2) flag bearer
3) pioneer
4) race driver

Answers
1.(a)
2.(b)
3.(d)
4.(a)
5.(d)
6.(2)
7.(1)
8.(2)
9.(4)
10.(3)
Directions (1-5): Select the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letter given below.

1.SURREPTITIOUS
(a) Deceitful
(b) Savoury
(c) Insipid
(d) Painful
2.PORTENTOUS
(a) Imaginary
(b) Ominous
(c) Demonstrative
(d) Convincing

3.DANK
(a) Taut
(b) Rite
(c) Dry
(d) Damp

4.EXACTION
(a) Demand
(b) Aggravation
(c) Accuracy
(d) Collaboration

5.EXPLICATE
(a) To apologize
(b) To make something complicated
(c) To strengthen
(d) To explain

6. INADVERTENT
1) unexpected
2) unintentional
3) undisturbed
4) ignorant

7. Fortitude
1) courage
2) protection
3) safety
4) similarity

8. Duplicity
1) artlessness
2) deceit
3) strength
4) weakness

9. Fidelity
1) resourcefulness
2) strength
3) weakness
4) faithfulness

10. Vanguard
1) officer
2) flag bearer
3) pioneer
4) race driver

Answers
1.(a)
2.(b)
3.(d)
4.(a)
5.(d)
6.(2)
7.(1)
8.(2)
9.(4)
10.(3)