201. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DILIGENCE.
- neglect
- carelessness
- laziness
- industriousness
Answer: D) industriousness
Explanation: Diligence = careful and persistent work. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
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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.
202. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to JUDICIOUS.
- wise
- foolish
- hasty
- rash
Answer: A) wise
Explanation: Judicious = having good judgement. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
203. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to OPULENT.
- luxurious
- poor
- simple
- plain
Answer: A) luxurious
Explanation: Opulent = rich and luxurious. Synonyms · Synonyms – advanced
204. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to GENUINE.
- fake
- doubtful
- cheap
- authentic
Answer: D) authentic
Explanation: Genuine = real. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
205. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DIVULGE.
- deny
- guard
- hide
- reveal
Answer: D) reveal
Explanation: Divulge = make known a secret. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
206. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to BRIEF.
- long
- slow
- detailed
- short
Answer: D) short
Explanation: Brief = of short duration. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
207. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to SERENE.
- calm
- angry
- noisy
- troubled
Answer: A) calm
Explanation: Serene = peaceful. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
208. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to IMPARTIAL.
- partial
- unbiased
- unfair
- prejudiced
Answer: B) unbiased
Explanation: Impartial = treating all equally. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
209. Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to DREAD.
- fear
- hope
- joy
- courage
Answer: A) fear
Explanation: Dread = great fear. Synonyms · Synonyms – essential
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