Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Synonyms

61.

That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.

• (A) depressed
• (B) pessimistic
• (C) anxious
• (D) optimistic

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 depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Synonym of sanguine is optimistic

62.

INEXPLICABLE

• (A) Confusing
• (B) Unaccountable
• (C) Chaotic
• (D) Unconnected

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 Confusing : bewildering or perplexing. Unaccountable : unable to be explained. Chaotic : in a state of complete confusion and disorder. Unconnected : not joined together or to something else. Inexplicable : unable to be explained or accounted for. Synonym of Inexplicable is Unaccountable

63.

INDICT

• (A) Condemn
• (B) Reprimand
• (C) Accuse
• (D) Allege

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 Condemn : express complete disapproval of. Reprimand : a formal expression of disapproval. Accuse : charge (someone) with an offence or crime. Allege : claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof. Indict : formally accuse of or charge with a crime. Synonym of Indict is Accuse

64.

I wrote to him as lately as last week.

• (A) immediately
• (B) early
• (C) recently
• (D) late

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 immediately : at once; instantly. early : happening or done before the usual or expected time. recently : at a recent time; not long ago. late : doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time. lately : recently; not long ago. Synonym of lately is recently

65.

CONTAIN :

• (A) Prevent
• (B) Limit
• (C) Hold
• (D) Express

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 Prevent :keep (something) from happening. Limita point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass. Express :convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct. Control :the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events. Hold :grasp, carry, or support with one's arms or hands. Contain :have or hold (someone or something) within. Synonym of Contain is Hold

66.

He found a lucrative assignment.

• (A) good
• (B) profitable
• (C) excellent
• (D) significant

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 good : to be desired or approved of. profitable : (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain. excellent : extremely good; outstanding. significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy. lucrative : producing a great deal of profit. Synonym of lucrative is profitable

67.

MOROSE

• (A) Annoyed
• (B) Gloomy
• (C) Moody
• (D) Displeased

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 Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated. Gloomy : bad-tempered. Moody : (of a person) given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness. Displeased : feeling or showing annoyance and displeasure. Morose : ill-tempered. Synonym of Morose is Gloomy

68.

EMBEZZLE

• (A) Misappropriate
• (B) Balance
• (C) Remunerate
• (D) Clear

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 Misappropriate : dishonestly or unfairly take (something, especially money, belonging to another) for one's own use. Balance : an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. Remunerate : pay (someone) for services rendered or work done. Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Embezzle : steal or misappropriate (money placed in one's trust or belonging to the organization for which one works). Synonym of Embezzle is Misappropriate

69.

Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to take the load.

• (A) unpardonable
• (B) deplorable
• (C) inexcusable
• (D) terrible

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 unpardonable : (of a fault or offence) too severe to be pardoned; unforgivable. deplorable : shockingly bad in quality. inexcusable : too bad to be justified or tolerated. terrible : extremely bad or serious. lamentable : (of an event, action, or attitude) unfortunate; regrettable. Synonym of lamentable is deplorable

70.

Synonym of TIMID

• (A) Cowardly
• (B) Plucky
• (C) Veteran
• (D) Fearful

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 Cowardly : lacking courage. Plucky : having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. Veteran : a person who has had long experience in a particular field. Fearful : feeling or showing fear or anxiety. Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. Synonym of Timid is Cowardly