Vocabulary # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Aberration'.

Normality
Deviation
Consistency
Pattern
Explanation - 'Aberration' refers to a deviation from the normal or expected course.
Correct answer is: Deviation

Q.2 Select the word which is opposite in meaning to 'Cacophony'.

Silence
Noise
Discord
Clamor
Explanation - 'Cacophony' means harsh, discordant sound; its opposite is silence.
Correct answer is: Silence

Q.3 Find the word most similar to 'Ephemeral'.

Temporary
Permanent
Enduring
Lasting
Explanation - 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; temporary is closest in meaning.
Correct answer is: Temporary

Q.4 Choose the antonym of 'Loquacious'.

Talkative
Garrulous
Reticent
Verbose
Explanation - 'Loquacious' means very talkative; 'Reticent' means reserved or silent.
Correct answer is: Reticent

Q.5 Select the word closest in meaning to 'Ubiquitous'.

Rare
Omnipresent
Hidden
Limited
Explanation - 'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere at the same time; 'Omnipresent' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Omnipresent

Q.6 Find the word opposite in meaning to 'Abstain'.

Refrain
Avoid
Indulge
Withhold
Explanation - 'Abstain' means to deliberately avoid; 'Indulge' is its opposite.
Correct answer is: Indulge

Q.7 Choose the word most similar to 'Mellifluous'.

Harsh
Melodious
Grating
Rough
Explanation - 'Mellifluous' refers to a sound that is sweet and smooth; 'Melodious' is closest in meaning.
Correct answer is: Melodious

Q.8 Select the antonym of 'Tenacious'.

Persistent
Weak
Determined
Firm
Explanation - 'Tenacious' means holding fast or persistent; 'Weak' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Weak

Q.9 Find the word closest in meaning to 'Ebullient'.

Depressed
Cheerful
Sad
Calm
Explanation - 'Ebullient' describes someone full of energy and enthusiasm; 'Cheerful' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Cheerful

Q.10 Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Paucity'.

Scarcity
Lack
Abundance
Insufficiency
Explanation - 'Paucity' means scarcity or insufficiency; 'Abundance' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Abundance

Q.11 Select the word closest in meaning to 'Fastidious'.

Careless
Meticulous
Negligent
Casual
Explanation - 'Fastidious' means very attentive to detail; 'Meticulous' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Meticulous

Q.12 Choose the antonym of 'Capricious'.

Unpredictable
Fickle
Stable
Erratic
Explanation - 'Capricious' means unpredictable or impulsive; 'Stable' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Stable

Q.13 Find the word most similar to 'Obfuscate'.

Clarify
Confuse
Explain
Illuminate
Explanation - 'Obfuscate' means to make something obscure or unclear; 'Confuse' is closest in meaning.
Correct answer is: Confuse

Q.14 Select the word opposite in meaning to 'Sycophant'.

Flatterer
Admirer
Critic
Follower
Explanation - 'Sycophant' is someone who flatters for personal gain; 'Critic' is opposite in approach.
Correct answer is: Critic

Q.15 Choose the word most similar to 'Recalcitrant'.

Obedient
Uncooperative
Compliant
Agreeable
Explanation - 'Recalcitrant' describes someone resistant to authority; 'Uncooperative' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Uncooperative

Q.16 Find the word opposite in meaning to 'Innocuous'.

Harmless
Dangerous
Safe
Bland
Explanation - 'Innocuous' means harmless or unlikely to offend; 'Dangerous' is opposite.
Correct answer is: Dangerous

Q.17 Select the word closest in meaning to 'Impetuous'.

Cautious
Rash
Deliberate
Thoughtful
Explanation - 'Impetuous' refers to acting quickly without thought; 'Rash' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Rash

Q.18 Choose the antonym of 'Garrulous'.

Silent
Talkative
Chatty
Verbose
Explanation - 'Garrulous' means excessively talkative; 'Silent' is opposite.
Correct answer is: Silent

Q.19 Find the word most similar to 'Quixotic'.

Practical
Idealistic
Realistic
Sensible
Explanation - 'Quixotic' describes someone unrealistic or exceedingly idealistic; 'Idealistic' is closest in meaning.
Correct answer is: Idealistic

Q.20 Select the antonym of 'Prosaic'.

Ordinary
Dull
Imaginative
Commonplace
Explanation - 'Prosaic' means dull or lacking imagination; 'Imaginative' is opposite.
Correct answer is: Imaginative

Q.21 Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Sagacious'.

Wise
Foolish
Ignorant
Naive
Explanation - 'Sagacious' means having keen judgment and wisdom; 'Wise' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Wise

Q.22 Find the word opposite in meaning to 'Lethargic'.

Energetic
Lazy
Sluggish
Inactive
Explanation - 'Lethargic' means sluggish or inactive; 'Energetic' is opposite.
Correct answer is: Energetic

Q.23 Select the word most similar to 'Munificent'.

Generous
Greedy
Stingy
Selfish
Explanation - 'Munificent' means very generous or giving; 'Generous' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Generous

Q.24 Choose the antonym of 'Austere'.

Strict
Severe
Luxurious
Harsh
Explanation - 'Austere' means severe or strict in manner; 'Luxurious' is opposite.
Correct answer is: Luxurious