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English Word Meaning Test - Online English Word Meaning Preparation and Practice Materials for MBA Entrance, SSC, CDS, Bank PO, Insurance Exams

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Young people are apathetic about politics.

  1. indifferent
  2. enthusiastic
  3. interested
  4. crazy
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

The girls were duped by drug smugglers.

  1. fed
  2. deceived
  3. kidnapped
  4. beaten up
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

She threw her head back as if in ecstasy.

  1. disgust
  2. extreme happiness
  3. disagreement
  4. emotionally
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

He is an inveterate gambler.

  1. successful
  2. superstitious
  3. occasional
  4. habitual
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

He ran in looking rather disheveled.

  1. very excited
  2. very tidy
  3. enthusiastic
  4. very untidy
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

His words to the press were deliberately equivocal.

  1. uncertain
  2. clear
  3. lengthy
  4. short
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.

  1. subtle sounds
  2. clear sounds
  3. unpleasant, harsh noises
  4. melodious sounds
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Rakhi is an auburn-haired girl.

  1. black
  2. reddish brown
  3. blonde
  4. grey
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Foreign domination had a malign influence on local politics.

  1. slander, evil
  2. huge
  3. positive
  4. clear
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Her mother made scrumptious cakes.

  1. many
  2. delicious
  3. few
  4. rotten
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Simon.

  1. pretended
  2. felt
  3. expressed
  4. none of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Emma is a gregarious sort of person.

  1. outwardly calm
  2. introvert
  3. very sociable
  4. timid
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Officials were circumspect about what the talks had achieved.

  1. honest
  2. sure
  3. cautious
  4. intelligent
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

His career reached its zenith in the 1960's.

  1. peak
  2. finish
  3. nadir
  4. failure
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

What we are seeing increasingly, is a society of affluent people.

  1. rich
  2. literate
  3. unemployed
  4. savvy
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

She had a wretched childhood.

  1. unhappy
  2. happy
  3. pleasant
  4. excellent
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

It's a baffling problem.

  1. difficult
  2. simple
  3. puzzling
  4. new
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

He is an intrepid fighter for Human Rights.

  1. popular
  2. fearless
  3. famous
  4. experienced
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Jeeps are rugged vehicles.

  1. delicate
  2. strong and simple
  3. complex
  4. expensive
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Productivity is not the only yardstick of success.

  1. reason
  2. believe
  3. cause
  4. measure
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.

  1. generous
  2. stingy
  3. well-known
  4. unknown
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Talking about our old family holidays, it has made me feel quite nostalgic.

  1. painful
  2. homesick
  3. delighted
  4. nauseated
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

She suffered an ocular problem.

  1. imaginary
  2. continual
  3. unexpected
  4. visual
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

The group held weekly clandestine meetings in the church.

  1. hurried
  2. important
  3. secret
  4. public
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Its always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.

  1. unwise
  2. careful
  3. madcap
  4. rash