Free Synonyms MCQs with Answers
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51. Choose the synonym of Grief ?
- A. Happiness
- B. Sorrow
- C. Love
- D. None of these
Explanation: Grief is deep sorrow, especially after a loss, so sorrow is the correct synonym. Happiness is its opposite rather than its equivalent.
Correct answer: Sorrow52. Synonym of supervene is ___________?
- A. follow
- B. intervene
- C. urgent
- D. imply
Explanation: To supervene means to occur or follow afterward, usually as a consequence of something. Intervene means to come between or interfere, so it is not the closest synonym.
Correct answer: follow53. Synonym of antediluvian is __________?
- A. antiquated
- B. boorish
- C. petty
- D. strike
Explanation: Antediluvian literally refers to the time before the biblical Flood and commonly means extremely old-fashioned or outdated. Antiquated carries this same sense.
Correct answer: antiquated54. Synonym of negligent is _________?
- A. careless
- B. turn
- C. decide
- D. want
Explanation: Negligent means failing to take proper care or showing carelessness. Therefore, careless is its direct synonym.
Correct answer: careless55. Synonym of sacrosanct is __________?
- A. Prayer
- B. violent
- C. sacred
- D. Loud
Explanation: Sacrosanct means regarded as sacred or too important to be interfered with. Sacred is therefore the direct synonym.
Correct answer: sacred56. Synonym of reverie is __________?
- A. Daydream
- B. Palimpsest
- C. Curio
- D. None of these
Explanation: A reverie is a state of dreamy, pleasant contemplation, commonly called a daydream. Palimpsest and curio refer to kinds of objects, not states of thought.
Correct answer: Daydream57. Synonym of Sumptuous is ___________?
- A. delirious
- B. Gorgeous
- C. luxurious
- D. Hit
Explanation: Sumptuous means luxurious, rich, and splendid, especially in appearance or furnishings. Luxurious is the closest direct synonym, although gorgeous can overlap in some contexts.
Correct answer: luxurious58. Synonym of jovial is ________?
- A. Merry
- B. Dizzy
- C. sleepy
- D. revolting
Explanation: Jovial means cheerful, friendly, and good-humoured. Merry conveys the same cheerful quality.
Correct answer: Merry59. Synonym of predict is __________?
- A. foretell
- B. Prevent
- C. Discover
- D. None of these
Explanation: To predict is to say what is expected to happen in the future, so foretell is its direct synonym. Prevent means stop something from happening, which is the opposite of the intended action.
Correct answer: foretell60. synonym of " Zest" is _____________?
- A. disappointed
- B. discourage
- C. enthusiasm
- D. hope
Explanation: Zest means energetic enthusiasm or keen enjoyment, so enthusiasm is the closest synonym. Disappointed and discourage express loss of enthusiasm rather than zest itself.
Correct answer: enthusiasm