ENGLISH
Vocabulary MCQs
Practice solved ENGLISH MCQs for this class with answers and explanations.
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Q1
Synonym of VITUPERATE is:
Explanation
Vituperate means to criticize or abuse someone harshly or insultingly. Therefore, Abuse is the correct synonym.
Q2
Synonym of PRECARIOUS is:
Explanation
Precarious means not safe or certain and likely to be dangerous or unstable. Perilous means dangerous, making it the correct synonym.
Q3
The synonym of SNOLLYGOSTER is:
Explanation
A snollygoster is a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician who uses clever or dishonest methods to gain an advantage.
Q4
Synonym of CAJOLE is:
Explanation
Cajole means to persuade someone to do something by using gentle, flattering, or persistent words. Flattery is therefore the closest option.
Q5
Antonym of DOLEFUL is:
Explanation
Doleful means very sad or mournful. Vivacious means lively, cheerful, and full of energy, making it the appropriate antonym.
Q6
Antonym of QUIESCENT is:
Explanation
Quiescent means inactive, still, or at rest. Active means engaged in activity or movement and is the opposite.
Q7
Antonym of OSTENTATIOUS is:
Explanation
Ostentatious means designed to attract attention through an extravagant display. Unpretentious means modest and not showy.
Q8
Antonym of GORGEOUS is:
Explanation
Gorgeous means extremely beautiful or attractive. Plain means ordinary or lacking special beauty, making it the opposite in this context.
Q9
The idiom "To get cold feet" means:
Explanation
To get cold feet means to become afraid or nervous about doing something, especially just before taking action.
Q10
The idiom "A fool's errand" means:
Explanation
A fool's errand refers to a pointless or useless task that is unlikely to achieve anything worthwhile.
Q11
Synonym of the word "Garish" is:
Explanation
Garish means excessively bright, showy, or attractive in a way that is unpleasant. Flashy is its synonym.
Q12
Spurious means:
Explanation
Spurious means false, fake, or not genuine. Therefore, False is the correct answer.
Q13
Antonym of the word "Garrulous" is:
Explanation
Garrulous means excessively talkative. Reserved describes someone who is quiet or not inclined to talk freely, making it an antonym.
Q14
Feminine of "Colt":
Explanation
A colt is a young male horse, while a filly is a young female horse.
Q15
By leaps and bounds means:
Explanation
By leaps and bounds means progressing or increasing very rapidly and quickly.
Q16
At Daggers Drawn:
Explanation
At daggers drawn means being in a state of intense hostility, disagreement, or bitter enmity.
Q17
NORMAL
Explanation
Normal means usual or typical, whereas weird means strange or unusual.
Q18
MIRACULOUS
Explanation
Miraculous describes something extraordinary or seemingly impossible, while normal describes something ordinary or usual.
Q19
GLOOMY
Explanation
Gloomy means dark, sad, or depressing, whereas bright means full of light or cheerful.
Q20
BLUNT
Explanation
Blunt means speaking directly, sometimes without considering others' feelings, while diplomatic means communicating tactfully and sensitively.