Synonyms and Antonyms
MCQS
A. Big
B. Tiny
C. Large
D. Small
Synonyms are words with similar meanings; "huge" and "large" are synonyms.
A. Conclude
B. Start
C. Initiate
D. Cease
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings; "begin" and "cease" are antonyms.
A. Fearful
B. Timid
C. Courageous
D. Cowardly
A synonym for "brave" is "courageous."
A. Shrink
B. Enlarge
C. Extend
D. Grow
The opposite of "expand" is "shrink."
A. Sad
B. Joyful
C. Angry
D. Content
A synonym for "happy" is "joyful."
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Rapid
D. Speedy
The opposite of "fast" is "slow."
A. Dim
B. Shiny
C. Dull
D. Light
A synonym for "bright" is "shiny."
A. Depart
B. Come
C. Reach
D. Enter
The opposite of "arrive" is "depart."
A. Stormy
B. Peaceful
C. Agitated
D. Turbulent
A synonym for "calm" is "peaceful."
A. Assemble
B. Collect
C. Disperse
D. Compile
The opposite of "gather" is "disperse."
A. Stupid
B. Intelligent
C. Dumb
D. Clever
A synonym for "smart" is "intelligent."
A. Full
B. Hollow
C. Vacant
D. Blank
The opposite of "empty" is "full."
A. Noisy
B. Loud
C. Silent
D. Hushed
A synonym for "quiet" is "silent."
A. Exclude
B. Incorporate
C. Integrate
D. Contain
The opposite of "include" is "exclude."
A. Courage
B. Dread
C. Bravery
D. Confidence
A synonym for "fear" is "dread."
A. Deteriorate
B. Enhance
C. Upgrade
D. Progress
The opposite of "improve" is "deteriorate."
A. Fresh
B. Aged
C. New
D. Youthful
A synonym for "old" is "aged."
A. Rigid
B. Supple
C. Elastic
D. Bendable
The opposite of "flexible" is "rigid."
A. Happy
B. Melancholy
C. Joyful
D. Cheerful
A synonym for "sad" is "melancholy."
A. Fail
B. Accomplish
C. Triumph
D. Achieve
The opposite of "succeed" is "fail."
A. Small
B. Large
C. Minute
D. Minuscule
A synonym for "tiny" is "small."
A. Construct
B. Demolish
C. Erect
D. Establish
The opposite of "build" is "demolish."
A. Feeble
B. Mighty
C. Weak
D. Powerful
A synonym for "strong" is "mighty."
A. Protect
B. Guard
C. Attack
D. Shield
The opposite of "defend" is "attack."
A. Snicker
B. Cry
C. Chuckle
D. Sob
A synonym for "laugh" is "chuckle."
A. Lovely
B. Attractive
C. Plain
D. Gorgeous
The opposite of "beautiful" is "plain."
A. Soft
B. Tough
C. Difficult
D. Solid
A synonym for "hard" is "tough."
A. Organize
B. Disorder
C. Sort
D. Systemize
The opposite of "arrange" is "disorder."
A. Lethargic
B. Swift
C. Rapid
D. Sluggish
A synonym for "quick" is "swift."
A. Tranquil
B. Agitated
C. Serene
D. Relaxed
The opposite of "calm" is "agitated."
A. Furious
B. Happy
C. Annoyed
D. Content
A synonym for "angry" is "furious."
A. Increase
B. Lessen
C. Shrink
D. Diminish
The opposite of "reduce" is "increase."
A. Bright
B. Gloomy
C. Dim
D. Obscure
A synonym for "dark" is "gloomy."
A. Greedy
B. Stingy
C. Benevolent
D. Selfish
A synonym for "generous" is "benevolent."
A. Reject
B. Embrace
C. Approve
D. Welcome
The opposite of "accept" is "reject."
A. Clarity
B. Disoriented
C. Clear
D. Unambiguous
A synonym for "confused" is "disoriented."
A. Exclude
B. Contain
C. Integrate
D. Combine
The opposite of "include" is "exclude."
A. Mediocre
B. Outstanding
C. Average
D. Subpar
A synonym for "excellent" is "outstanding."
A. Buy
B. Sell
C. Obtain
D. Acquire
The opposite of "purchase" is "sell."
A. Timidity
B. Bravery
C. Fear
D. Cowardice
A synonym for "courage" is "bravery."
A. Depart
B. Approach
C. Enter
D. Reach
The opposite of "arrive" is "depart."
A. Dull
B. Bright
C. Faint
D. Blurry
A synonym for "vivid" is "bright."
A. Scatter
B. Accumulate
C. Assemble
D. Compile
The opposite of "gather" is "scatter."
A. Corrupt
B. Guilty
C. Pure
D. Sinful
A synonym for "innocent" is "pure."
A. Contract
B. Shrink
C. Extend
D. Inflate
The opposite of "expand" is "contract."
A. Brave
B. Afraid
C. Terrified
D. Daring
A synonym for "fearful" is "terrified."
A. Lucky
B. Unlucky
C. Prosperous
D. Serendipitous
The opposite of "fortunate" is "unlucky."
A. Careless
B. Sloppy
C. Thorough
D. Negligent
A synonym for "meticulous" is "thorough."
A. Decrease
B. Augment
C. Raise
D. Enlarge
The opposite of "increase" is "decrease."
A. Tedious
B. Enjoyable
C. Boring
D. Unpleasant
A synonym for "pleasurable" is "enjoyable."
A. Destructive
B. Positive
C. Creative
D. Beneficial
The opposite of "constructive" is "destructive."
A. Adhere
B. Diverge
C. Conform
D. Abide
A synonym for "deviate" is "diverge."
A. Diligent
B. Lazy
C. Industrious
D. Conscientious
The opposite of "hardworking" is "lazy."
A. Inaccurate
B. Vague
C. Accurate
D. Imprecise
A synonym for "precise" is "accurate."
A. Overlook
B. Ignore
C. Attend
D. Disregard
The opposite of "neglect" is "attend."
A. Scarce
B. Plentiful
C. Sparse
D. Scant
A synonym for "abundant" is "plentiful."
A. Juvenile
B. Adult
C. Developed
D. Grown-up
The opposite of "mature" is "juvenile."
A. Temporary
B. Tenacious
C. Fleeting
D. Ephemeral
A synonym for "persistent" is "tenacious."
A. Support
B. Discourage
C. Motivate
D. Inspire
The opposite of "encourage" is "discourage."
A. Current
B. Outdated
C. Contemporary
D. Modern
A synonym for "obsolete" is "outdated."
A. Inflexible
B. Supple
C. Bendable
D. Elastic
The opposite of "flexible" is "inflexible."
A. Surprise
B. Shock
C. Amaze
D. Dismay
A synonym for "astonish" is "amaze."
A. Assist
B. Collaborate
C. Compete
D. Coordinate
The opposite of "cooperate" is "compete."
A. Commemorate
B. Mourn
C. Rejoice
D. Lament
A synonym for "celebrate" is "rejoice."
A. Lethargic
B. Active
C. Dynamic
D. Vigorous
The opposite of "energetic" is "lethargic."
A. Unyielding
B. Fleeting
C. Diligent
D. Momentary
A synonym for "persistent" is "diligent," representing ongoing and dedicated effort.
A. Disclose
B. Hide
C. Cover
D. Camouflage
The opposite of "conceal" is "disclose," meaning to reveal or make known.
A. Blemish
B. Embellish
C. Mar
D. Disfigure
A synonym for "adorn" is "embellish," suggesting the addition of decorative elements.
A. Concise
B. Elaborate
C. Wordy
D. Prolix
The opposite of "verbose" is "concise," indicating brevity and clarity in expression.
A. Indifferent
B. Apathetic
C. Enthusiastic
D. Lackadaisical
A synonym for "zealous" is "enthusiastic," denoting strong passion or fervor.
A. Active
B. Dormant
C. Inactive
D. Serene
The opposite of "quiescent" is "active," signifying a state of activity or motion.
A. Transient
B. Permanent
C. Lasting
D. Enduring
A synonym for "ephemeral" is "transient," describing something fleeting or short-lived.
A. Careless
B. Diligent
C. Thorough
D. Precise
The opposite of "meticulous" is "careless," suggesting a lack of attention to detail.
A. Alleviate
B. Aggravate
C. Mitigate
D. Pacify
A synonym for "exacerbate" is "aggravate," indicating the worsening or intensification of a situation.
A. Polite
B. Blunt
C. Abrasive
D. Crude
The opposite of "brusque" is "polite," conveying courteous and considerate behavior.
A. Fleeting
B. Permanent
C. Evanescent
D. Durable
A synonym for "ephemeral" is "fleeting," implying a brief and transient existence.
A. Ubiquitous
B. Limited
C. Widespread
D. Extensive
The opposite of "pervasive" is "limited," denoting a restricted or confined presence.
A. Loquacious
B. Succinct
C. Wordy
D. Reticent
A synonym for "verbose" is "wordy," indicating an excessive use of words.
A. Hostile
B. Friendly
C. Cordial
D. Harmonious
The opposite of "amicable" is "hostile," suggesting unfriendly or antagonistic relations.
A. Delay
B. Postpone
C. Hasten
D. Procrastinate
A synonym for "precipitate" is "hasten," implying a quick and abrupt action.
A. Ordinary
B. Extraordinary
C. Common
D. Routine
The opposite of "mundane" is "extraordinary," denoting something exceptional or unusual.
A. Bitter
B. Mild
C. Sweet
D. Sharp
A synonym for "acerbic" is "bitter," describing a sharp, critical tone.
A. Fearful
B. Courageous
C. Daring
D. Bold
The opposite of "intrepid" is "fearful," indicating a lack of courage or bravery.
A. Reserved
B. Lively
C. Melancholic
D. Restrained
A synonym for "exuberant" is "lively," expressing enthusiasm and high spirits.
A. Permanent
B. Transitory
C. Fleeting
D. Evanescent
The opposite of "ephemeral" is "permanent," suggesting lasting and enduring qualities.
A. Unproductive
B. Fruitful
C. Abundant
D. Infertile
A synonym for "prolific" is "fruitful," indicating a high level of productivity or fertility.
A. Wasteful
B. Thrifty
C. Economical
D. Stingy
The opposite of "frugal" is "wasteful," suggesting excessive spending or extravagance.
A. Careful
B. Hasty
C. In-depth
D. Thorough
A synonym for "cursory" is "hasty," implying a brief and superficial examination.
A. Perpetual
B. Fleeting
C. Evanescent
D. Short-lived
The opposite of "ephemeral" is "perpetual," suggesting something enduring or everlasting.
A. Generous
B. Selfish
C. Unkind
D. Greedy
A synonym for "magnanimous" is "generous," expressing a noble and generous spirit.
A. Encourage
B. Suppress
C. Halt
D. Subdue
The opposite of "quell" is "encourage," suggesting the promotion or support of a situation.
A. Difficult
B. Easy
C. Challenging
D. Simple
A synonym for "arduous" is "challenging," indicating something requiring great effort.
A. Favorable
B. Unfavorable
C. Propitious
D. Lucky
The opposite of "auspicious" is "unfavorable," denoting an unfavorable or unlucky situation.
A. Short-lived
B. Permanent
C. Evanescent
D. Transitory
A synonym for "ephemeral" is "short-lived," implying a brief and fleeting existence.
A. Friendly
B. Unsociable
C. Amiable
D. Sociable
The opposite of "affable" is "unsociable," indicating an unfriendly or reserved demeanor.
A. Indifferent
B. Undecided
C. Clear
D. Certain
A synonym for "ambivalent" is "undecided," expressing conflicting feelings or uncertainty.
A. Delay
B. Accelerate
C. Facilitate
D. Hasten
The opposite of "expedite" is "delay," indicating a slowdown or hindrance.
A. Momentary
B. Enduring
C. Lasting
D. Permanent
A synonym for "ephemeral" is "momentary," suggesting a very brief duration.
A. Negligent
B. Careful
C. Scrupulous
D. Thorough
The opposite of "meticulous" is "negligent," implying a lack of attention to detail.