Synonyms or Antonyms MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Synonyms or Antonyms - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The word "Eerie" means something that is strange or frightening, often causing a feeling of unease. (अजीब)
  • Example: The abandoned house had an eerie silence that sent shivers down my spine.
• "Creepy" refers to something that causes an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease. (डरावना)
  • Example: The old, creaky staircase in the dark house felt extremely creepy.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Common (सामान्य): Something that occurs, is found, or is done often.
  • Example: It is common to see people walking their dogs in the park.
• Normal (सामान्य): Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
  • Example: It is normal for temperatures to drop in winter.
• Mundane (निरस): Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
  • Example: She found her job to be mundane and repetitive.

The correct answer is: Strength.

Key Points

• The word "bolster" means to support or strengthen; to provide with a reinforcement. (मजबूत करना)
  • Example: The manager bolstered the team's confidence with a motivating speech.
• "Strength" refers to the quality or state of being strong; physical power or capacity. (शक्ति)
  • Example: Her strength helped her lift the heavy box easily.
• Hence, we can infer that the synonym of 'bolster' is 'strength'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Strength.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Weaken (कमजोर करना): To make or become weak or weaker.
  • Example: The disease gradually weakened his body.
• Undermine (खोखला करना): To weaken or damage something gradually.
  • Example: Continuous criticism can undermine an individual's confidence.
• Discourage (हतोत्साहित करना): To cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
  • Example: The harsh comments discouraged her from pursuing her dreams.

The correct answer is: Strict.

Key Points

• The word "lenient" means being more merciful or tolerant than expected; it refers to a mild or permissive approach. (सहनशील)
  • Example: The teacher's lenient attitude towards late submissions was appreciated by the students.
• "Strict" refers to enforcing rules or discipline rigorously and not allowing for exceptions. (सख्त)
  • Example: The school principal was known for her strict adherence to the rules.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'lenient' is 'strict'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Strict.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Compassionate (दयालु): Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
  • Example: The compassionate nurse comforted the patient during his difficult time.
• Generous (उदार): Willing to give more of something, such as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
  • Example: She was very generous with her time, volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.
• Pleasant (सुखद): Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
  • Example: We had a pleasant afternoon at the park, enjoying the sunshine and a picnic.

The correct answer is: Temporary.

Key Points

• The word "enduring" means lasting over a long period of time; something that is enduring persists or remains in existence despite challenges. (स्थायी)
  • Example: The pyramids of Egypt are an enduring symbol of ancient civilization.
• "Temporary" refers to something that lasts for only a limited period of time and is not permanent. (अस्थायी)
  • Example: They set up a temporary shelter for the flood victims.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'enduring' is 'temporary'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Temporary.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Grieving (शोक): Feeling intense sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
  • Example: The entire community was grieving the loss of their beloved leader.
• Helpless (असहाय): Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
  • Example: The stranded travelers felt helpless as the storm worsened.
• Enchanting (मोहक): Delightfully charming or attractive.
  • Example: The enchanting music filled the room with a magical atmosphere.

The correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Prudent.

Key Points

• The word "reckless" means acting or done without thinking about the consequences or dangers involved; it implies a lack of caution. (लापरवाह)
  • Example: His reckless driving led to a serious accident.
• "Prudent" means acting with or showing care and thought for the future; being wise and cautious. (विवेकी)
  • Example: It is prudent to save money for unexpected expenses.
• Hence, we can infer that the opposite of 'reckless' is 'prudent'.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 i.e. Prudent.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Wild (जंगली): Not tamed or domesticated; uncontrolled or unrestrained.
  • Example: The wild animals roamed freely in the jungle.
• Faithless (विश्वासघाती): Not loyal or trustworthy.
  • Example: She felt betrayed by her faithless friend.
• Daring (साहसी): Adventurous or bold.
  • Example: His daring stunts left the audience in awe.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Conceited'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Modest' is 'Conceited'.
• Modest: not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. [विनम्र, विनीत (अपनी क्षमताओं आदि का बखान न करने वाला)]
  • Example: She got the best results in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.
• Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain. (अहंकारी, घमंडी)
  • Example: He’s so conceited—he thinks he’s the best at everything!
     

Correct Answer: Conceited.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Unhappy: sad. (दुखी, खिन्‍न या उदास, दुखभरा, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण)
  • Sullen: looking bad-tempered and not wanting to speak to people. [चिड़चिड़ा और उदासी भरा (लोगों से बोलने का अनिच्‍छुक); खिन्‍न]
  • Glum: sad and quiet. (उदास और चुपचाप)

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)

The correct answer is ‘Unveil’.

Key Points

• Ensconce means ‘to establish or settle in a comfortable and safe place or take shelter’. ('एक आरामदायक और सुरक्षित स्थान पर स्थापित या बसना या आश्रय लेना'।)
• On the other hand, unveil means ‘uncover or remove a veil from someone to reveal’. ('किसी को प्रकट करने के लिए किसी पर से पर्दा हटाना या हटाना'।)

Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.

Additional Information

• Establish means ‘to set up on a firm or permanent basis’ (एक फर्म या स्थायी आधार पर स्थापित करने के लिए ')
• Impudence means ‘the quality of being impudent’ (निर्लज्जता; अक्खड़तापूर्ण वचन; अविवेचना; अक्खड़पन)
• Request means ‘an act of asking politely or formally for something.’ ('किसी चीज़ के लिए विनम्रतापूर्वक या औपचारिक रूप से पूछने का कार्य।')

The correct answer is coldness.

Key Points

• Hospitality: looking after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them. आतिथ्‍य-सत्‍कार, मेहमाननवाज़ी
• Coldness: the lack of warm feelings; unfriendly behaviour. स्‍नेहहीनता; अमित्रतापूर्ण या उदासीन व्‍यवहार
• Thus, the most appropriate antonym of the given word is option 3.

Additional Information

• Complaint: a statement that you are not satisfied with something. शिकायत, असंतोष का कारण
• Cordiality: sincere affection and kindness. आत्मीयता
• Wrathful: full of or characterized by intense anger. प्रकोप

The correct answer is 'Prevent'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Avert' is 'Prevent'.
• Avert: to prevent something unpleasant. (अप्रिय घटना को घटने से रोक लेना; अप्रिय स्थिति का निवारण करना, टालना)
  • Example: The accident could have been averted.
  • Synonyms: forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off
  • Near Antonyms: nurture, promote, allow, leave, let, permit
• Prevent: to stop something from happening or to stop somebody from doing something. (किसी बात को होने न देना या किसी को कोई काम करने से रोक देना)
  • Example: This accident could have been prevented.
  • Synonyms: avert, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off
  • Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further
     

Correct Answer: Prevent.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Face: the front part of your head; the expression that is shown on it. (चेहरा; चेहरे का भाव)
  • Confront: come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. (किसी मुसीबत का या अप्रिय स्थिति का सामना करना या सामना करवाना; के आमने-सामने होना, मुक़ाबला करना)
  • Permit: to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. (किसी बात की अनुमति देना या कोई बात होने देना)

The correct answer is 'Yielding'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Tenacious' is 'Yielding'.
• Tenacious: not likely to give up or let something go; determined. (आसानी से हार न मानने वाला; दृढ़निश्‍चय)
  • Example: She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives.
• Yielding: inclined to give in; submissive; compliant. (किसी के सामने झुक जाना, किसी की बात मान लेना)
  • Example: The government refused to yield to the hostage takers’ demands.
     

Correct Answer: Yielding.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Persistent: determined to continue doing something even though people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it. [(लोगों द्वारा मना या निरुत्‍साहित किए जाने के बावजूद) किसी काम को करते रहने के लिए कृत संकल्‍प]
  • Relentless: not stopping or changing. (लगातार, अनवरत, निरंतर)
  • Steadfast: faithful and loyal; not changing in your attitudes or aims. [विश्‍वसनीय एवं निष्‍ठावान, वफ़ादार; (अपने लक्ष्‍य या रूख़ में) स्थिर, अडिग, अटल]

Key Points

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
  • "Servile" means excessively willing to please or obey others.
    • Example: He bowed his head in a servile manner.
  • "Arrogant" means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
    • Example: He is a very arrogant and rude person.
• Thus, it is clear that "arrogant" is the opposite of "servile."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.Additional Information

• In option 2, Sheepish means showing embarrassment or shame.
• In option 3, Bickering means engaging in petty, often prolonged, arguments or quarrels.
• In option 4, Cunning means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Hinglish

• "Servile" का मतलब होता है दूसरों की खुशी या आज्ञा का अत्यन्त पालन करने के लिए तत्पर होना। 
• "Arrogant" का अर्थ होता है अपनी महत्वभूता या योग्यताओं का अत्यधिक आकलन करने वाला। 
• "Sheepish" का अर्थ है शर्म या संकोच दिखाना। ("Sheepish" means showing embarrassment or shame.)
• "Bickering" इस शब्द का अर्थ है छोटी-छोटी बातों पर झगड़ना या विवाद करना। ("Bickering" means arguing or quarreling about petty matters.)
• "Cunning" का मतलब होता है कपट या धोखे से अपने उद्देश्य को प्राप्त करने में कुशलता दिखाना। ("Cunning" means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.)

Key Points

• The question asks for an antonym of the underlined word.
• The underlined word is 'adage.'
• "Adage" means a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use (एक पुरानी और प्रसिद्ध कहावत जो एक आम सच्चाई को व्यक्त करती है।).
  • Example: He remembered the old adage, "Look before you leap."
• The word "misconstruction" means a false interpretation of evidence , facts, etc.
  • Example: Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
• Thus, it can be concluded that the word "misconstruction" is the antonym of the word "adage."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information

• Rebuke means to scold or criticize someone.
• Dare means to challenge someone to do something risky or difficult.
• Addiction means a strong dependence on a substance or activity.

Hinglish

• Misconstruction: ग़लतफ़हमी
• Rebuke: फटकार
• Dare: हिम्मत
• Addiction: लत