Free Vocabulary MCQs with Answers

1721. Synonym of Aberrant?

• A. Devious
• B. Divergent
• C. Steadfast
• D. Both a&b

Explanation: Aberrant describes something that departs from the normal or expected course, so divergent is a direct synonym. Devious can also describe a departure from a straightforward or accepted course, making both options defensible here.

1722. Synonym of Abject is _____________?

• A. Disgusting
• B. Squalid
• C. Contemptible
• D. All of these

Explanation: Abject can mean extremely wretched, degraded, or contemptible, and in suitable contexts it can describe disgusting or squalid conditions as well. Thus all three listed words can function as contextual synonyms.

1723. Synonym of Exemplify is _____________?

• A. Reprehensible
• B. Illustrate
• C. Empty
• D. Finish

Explanation: To exemplify something is to illustrate it by giving a clear example. Reprehensible means blameworthy, which is unrelated to the meaning of exemplify.

1724. Synonym of PARAGON is _____________?

• A. Model
• B. Virtue
• C. Square
• D. None

Explanation: A paragon is a person or thing regarded as a model of excellence, so “model” is the closest synonym. It can also mean a perfect example of a particular quality.

1725. Synonym of Abrupt is _____________?

• A. Sudden
• B. Noisy
• C. Calm
• D. All of these

Explanation: Abrupt can mean sudden, unexpected, or lacking smoothness, making “sudden” the correct synonym here. Calm is an opposite of one sense of abrupt, while noisy is unrelated.

1726. Synonym of Kidnap is _____________?

• A. Appaling
• B. Abduct
• C. Renounce
• D. All the above

Explanation: To kidnap means to seize and carry away a person illegally, which is to abduct them. “Renounce” means to give up, while “appalling” means shocking or horrifying.

1727. Synonym of abandon is _____________?

• A. Leave
• B. Abstract
• C. Abduct
• D. None of these

Explanation: Abandon means to leave someone or something completely, often permanently. Abstract and abduct have different meanings: abstract means extract or theoretical, while abduct means kidnap.

1728. What is the Synonym of "Ravage?

• A. Annoy
• B. Ruin
• C. Popular
• D. Predator

Explanation: Ravage means to cause severe damage or destruction, so ruin is its closest synonym. Annoy means irritate and predator means an animal that hunts other animals.

1729. Synonym of "GAINSAY" is _____________?

• A. Suppress
• B. Oppose
• C. Yielding
• D. animation

Explanation: Gainsay means to deny, contradict, or oppose a statement or claim. Suppress means restrain or prevent, while yield means give way.

1730. Word nearest in meaning to Obscene is____________?-(PMS 2018)

• A. Dirty
• B. indecent
• C. unhealthy
• D. Both A & B

Explanation: Obscene means offensive or indecent, especially in a sexual or moral sense. Dirty can also mean obscene in informal usage, so both “dirty” and “indecent” are defensible here.