126. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to QUELL.
- encourage
- ignite
- suppress
- provoke
Answer: C) suppress
Explanation: Quell = put an end to (a rebellion). Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
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English: Synonyms MCQs — English (page 6)
209 multiple-choice questions on English: Synonyms from English, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
127. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DEFERENCE.
- rudeness
- respect
- disregard
- contempt
Answer: B) respect
Explanation: Deference = polite submission and respect. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
128. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DELETERIOUS.
- useful
- harmful
- beneficial
- healthy
Answer: B) harmful
Explanation: Deleterious = causing harm. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
129. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to LETHARGIC.
- energetic
- sluggish
- cheerful
- alert
Answer: B) sluggish
Explanation: Lethargic = lacking energy. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
130. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ABATE.
- increase
- begin
- worsen
- lessen
Answer: D) lessen
Explanation: Abate = become less intense (the storm abated). Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
131. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ACUMEN.
- dullness
- sharpness of mind
- foolishness
- ignorance
Answer: B) sharpness of mind
Explanation: Acumen = ability to make good judgements. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
132. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to LOQUACIOUS.
- talkative
- brief
- quiet
- silent
Answer: A) talkative
Explanation: Loqu = speak; loquacious = very talkative. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
133. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to FATIGUE.
- strength
- tiredness
- hunger
- energy
Answer: B) tiredness
Explanation: Fatigue = extreme tiredness. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
134. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PERIL.
- peace
- danger
- safety
- comfort
Answer: B) danger
Explanation: Peril = serious danger. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
135. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to TIMID.
- bold
- shy
- daring
- brave
Answer: B) shy
Explanation: Timid = lacking courage. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
136. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PRUDENT.
- wise
- reckless
- foolish
- hasty
Answer: A) wise
Explanation: Prudent = acting with care and thought for the future. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
137. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to HAUGHTY.
- arrogant
- humble
- polite
- kind
Answer: A) arrogant
Explanation: Haughty = proud, arrogant. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
138. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ADEQUATE.
- sufficient
- excessive
- poor
- lacking
Answer: A) sufficient
Explanation: Adequate = enough. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
139. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to COPIOUS.
- costly
- plentiful
- scarce
- small
Answer: B) plentiful
Explanation: Copious = abundant. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
140. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DOGMATIC.
- opinionated
- flexible
- open-minded
- doubtful
Answer: A) opinionated
Explanation: Dogmatic = asserting opinions as certainly true. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
141. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PERFUNCTORY.
- detailed
- careful
- thorough
- careless
Answer: D) careless
Explanation: Perfunctory = carried out with minimum effort. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
142. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT.
- jealous
- greedy
- cruel
- kind
Answer: D) kind
Explanation: Bene = good; benevolent = kind, generous. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
143. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ANTIPATHY.
- affection
- aversion
- liking
- sympathy
Answer: B) aversion
Explanation: Antipathy = deep dislike. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
144. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to ERUDITE.
- foolish
- learned
- illiterate
- ignorant
Answer: B) learned
Explanation: Erudite = having great knowledge. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
145. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PRAGMATISM.
- fantasy
- practicality
- idealism
- theory
Answer: B) practicality
Explanation: Pragmatism = dealing with things practically. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
146. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to VIVID.
- bright
- dull
- pale
- faded
Answer: A) bright
Explanation: Vivid = intensely bright or clear. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
147. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to PROLIFIC.
- productive
- barren
- lazy
- unproductive
Answer: A) productive
Explanation: Prolific = producing much. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
148. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to CORROBORATE.
- contradict
- deny
- doubt
- confirm
Answer: D) confirm
Explanation: Corroborate = support with evidence. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
149. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to CORDIAL.
- rude
- formal
- cold
- friendly
Answer: D) friendly
Explanation: Cordial = warm and friendly. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
150. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to CANDOUR.
- deceit
- secrecy
- frankness
- shyness
Answer: C) frankness
Explanation: Candour = openness and honesty. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
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