English Language
Synonyms and Antonyms
223 Questions
Build a strong English vocabulary by practicing these essential synonyms and antonyms questions. Each item provides a keyword where you must find the meaning or opposite. This section is highly critical for cracking English language papers in SSC, banking, and railway exams.
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Synonyms and Antonyms Questions
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lengthen
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shorten
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squeeze
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strike
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depress
B
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Explanation
Elongate means to make longer or extend in length. Shorten is the direct opposite. Lengthen is a synonym, while squeeze, strike, and depress are unrelated actions.
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earnestly
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joke
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serious
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premonition
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pretend
B
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Explanation
'Jest' means a joke, witty remark, or something done for amusement. It does not mean earnestly, serious, or premonition. 'Jest' can also be used as a verb meaning to joke or tease someone.
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praise
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mock
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applaud
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criticize
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jolly
B
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'Jeer' means to mock, make rude and mocking remarks, or speak in a scornful manner. It is the opposite of praise or applaud. While 'criticize' might seem close, 'jeer' specifically implies ridicule and scorn, not constructive criticism.
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randomly
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disorderly
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place side by side
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uniformly
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None of these
C
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'Juxtapose' means to place different things side by side for comparison or contrast. This is commonly done in art, literature, or analysis to highlight similarities or differences between two things. It does not mean randomly, disorderly, or uniformly.
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in a moment
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for all eternity
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prolonged
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momentous
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None of these
A
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'Jiffy' is an informal term meaning a very short time or an instant. The phrase 'in a jiffy' means 'in a moment' or 'very quickly'. It does not mean prolonged, momentous, or for eternity.
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dissimilar
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related
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joined
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resembling
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different
B
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Kindred means one's family and relations.
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melodious
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sound of a bell
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rigorous
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symphony
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noise
B
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Explanation
'Knell' specifically refers to the sound of a bell, especially when it is slow, solemn, or tolling for a death (as in 'death knell'). It does not mean melodious in general, rigorous, or a symphony. The 'noise' option is too vague.
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enthusiastic
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energetic
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rejuvenated
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uninterested
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pleasant
D
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'Lackadaisical' means lacking enthusiasm, energy, or interest; lazy and slow. It describes someone who is uninterested or unmotivated. It is the opposite of enthusiastic, energetic, or rejuvenated.
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hurt the feelings
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appease
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pacify
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palpable
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cultivate
A
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Explanation
Lacerate means to distress or torture, mentally or emotionally.
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pleasant
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joyous
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tearful
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acrimonious
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unpleasant
C
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Explanation
Lachrymose means 'given to shedding tears readily'; tearful.
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weary
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smart
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intelligent
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experienced
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satirize
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astonish
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admonish
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praise
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joke
A
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Explanation
'Lampoon' means to publicly criticize or mock someone or something using satire, humor, or ridicule. It is similar to 'satirize' but often implies harsher or more direct mockery. It is the opposite of praise.
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donate
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theft
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endow
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gift
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help
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visible
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dormant
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specific
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ascertain
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None of these
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liberal in policy
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stringent
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strained
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regulated
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measured