English Quiz ► Synonym

Directions(Q1-10): Select the word having the same meaning as the given word.

Q1. Vituperation 

(a) Moisture

(b) Parallel

(c) Malediction

(d) Recover

Q2. Repeal

(a) Sharp

(b) Applaud

(c) Acceptance

(d) Abrogation

Q3. Foreclose

(a) Shut out

(b) Nearby

(c) Liberty

(d) Indicate

Q4. Qualm

(a) Concavity

(b) Amplitude

(c) Misgiving

(d) Repute 

Q5. Controversial 

(a) Pulse

(b) Polemic

(c) Record

(d) Integrity

Q6. Elation

(a) Happiness

(b) Naturalize

(c) Poverty

(d) Parsimony

Q7. Apportionment

(a) Coexist

(b) Period

(c) Appoint

(d) Dispensation

Q8. Vaunt

(a) Lack

(b) Sufferance

(c) Resign 

(d) Boast

Q9. Equivocal

(a) Questionable

(b) Resistance

(c) Actual

(d) Fall apart

Q10. Fetid

(a) Comical

(b) Ornament

(c) Stinking

(d) Regular

Answers:

S1. Ans. (c) 

Sol. Vituperation- bitter and abusive language.

S2. Ans. (d) 

Sol. Repeal-revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament)., abrogation-the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement.

S3. Ans. (a) 

Sol. foreclose-  to shut out; bar, to prevent or hinder

S4. Ans. (c) 

Sol. Qualm -an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.

S5. Ans. (b) 

Sol. Polemic-a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.

S6. Ans. (a) 

Sol. Elation -great happiness and exhilaration.

S7. Ans. (d) 

Sol. Apportionment -the action or result of apportioning something.

S8. Ans. (d) 

Sol. Vaunt -boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

S9. Ans. (a) 

Sol. Equivocal -open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

S10. Ans. (c) 

Sol.  Fetid -smelling extremely unpleasant.