Free Vocabulary MCQs with Answers

3061. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.AUGUST

• A. Local
• B. Old
• C. Venerable
• D. Foreign

Explanation: August: respected and impressive.Venerable: held in a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

3062. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.LAMPOON

• A. Appreciate
• B. Burlesque
• C. Approve
• D. Annoy

Explanation: Lampoon: publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. Burlesque: parody or imitate in an absurd or comically exaggerated way.

3063. The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle.The underlined word means:

• A. Gave up
• B. Sold
• C. Reinvested into
• D. Auctioned

Explanation: The word "abdicated" means to renounce or give up a high office or responsibility, such as a monarch giving up their crown.

3064. A constellation is made up of stars, a troupe is made up of:

• A. Starlets
• B. Speakers
• C. Actors
• D. Beggars

Explanation: A constellation is a grouping of stars that forms a pattern or shape in the night sky. It is a term used in astronomy to describe an apparent connection or arrangement of stars as seen from Earth. On the other hand, a troupe refers to a group or company of performers, typically actors, who work together in theatrical or artistic productions. Therefore, the analogy would be that just as a constellation is made up of stars, a troupe is made up of actors.

3065. 'Professional' and '_' are antonyms.

• A. Unemployed
• B. Entrepreneur
• C. Amateur
• D. Capitalist

Explanation: The opposite of a professional person is someone who is incompetent and engages in an activity on an unpaid basis. This fits the definition of 'amateur', therefore option 'C' is the right answer.

3066. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the capitalized word "TANGIBLE":

• A. Embodied
• B. Conceptual
• C. Phenomenal
• D. Verifiable

Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: 'Conceptual'. The word 'tangible' refers to something that can be touched or physically felt. In contrast, 'conceptual' refers to an idea or concept that exists in the mind and cannot be physically touched. The other options do not provide a true opposite meaning:Embodied: Suggests giving a tangible form to an idea, not the opposite of tangible.Phenomenal: While it can mean extraordinary, it can also refer to observable phenomena, not the opposite of tangible.Verifiable: Implies something can be confirmed or proven, often with tangible evidence, not the opposite of tangible.

3067. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the capitalized word "ANARCHIC":

• A. Riotous
• B. Turbulent
• C. Disordered
• D. Organized

Explanation: The word 'anarchic' implies a lack of order or control, akin to chaos. Hence, its opposite would be 'organized,' which indicates a state of order and structure. The other options, 'riotous,' 'turbulent,' and 'disordered,' all suggest a lack of order or stability, similar to 'anarchic,' rather than opposing it.

3068. Choose the antonym from the word "Abrogate".

• A. Transgress
• B. Signify
• C. Alleviate
• D. Ratify

Explanation: 'Ratify' means to officially sign an agreement, and give a formal consent. It is an antonym of the given word, and hence, the option is correct. Abrogate' means to break a law or agreement. We have to find the antonym (a word that is opposite in meaning) of the given word. Antonym means opposite. So D is the correct answer.

3069. Chose the antonym of the word "Untenable"

• A. Tender
• B. Sheepish
• C. Supportable
• D. Tremulous

Explanation: Untenable means 'unjustified' or 'flawed' so its opposite will be 'supportable'

3070. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "BREVITY":

• A. Succinet
• B. Concise
• C. Confused
• D. Missing

Explanation: Antonym for brevity is missing because brevity is the attribute of being brief or fleeting. synonyms: briefness, transience. type of: duration, length. continuance in time.