Synonyms MCQs

991. Synonym of RIVAL

A. Enemy
B. Claimant
C. Competitor
D. Partner
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Enemy : a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Claimant : a person making a claim, especially in a lawsuit or for a state benefit.

Competitor : a person who takes part in a sporting contest.

Partner : either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.

Rival : a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity.

Synonym of Rival is Competitor

992. Synonym of ABSTEMIOUS

A. Moderate
B. Proud
C. Excessive
D. Rustic
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Moderate : average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.

Excessive : more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Rustic : relating to the countryside; rural.

Abstemious : indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.

Synonym of Abstemious is Moderate

993. Synonym of FOMENT

A. Incite
B. Restrict
C. Rectify
D. Pacify
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).

Restrict : put a limit on; keep under control.

Rectify : put right; correct.

Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Foment : instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Synonym of Foment is Incite

994. RECKLESS

A. Courageous
B. Rash
C. Bold
D. Daring
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Courageous : not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.

Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Daring : (of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold.

Reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous.

Synonym of Rash is Reckless

995. PASS :

A. Qualify
B. Die
C. Cross
D. Elongated
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Qualify : be entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by fulfilling a necessary condition.

Die : stop living.

Elongated :make (something) longer, especially unusually so in relation to its width.

Cross :pass, pass over, traverse, vert, pass by.

Pass : go past or across, leave behind or on one side in proceeding.

Synonym of Pass is Cross.

996. SHOWY :

A. Rowdy
B. Hungry
C. Greedy
D. Gaudy
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Rowdy :noisy and disorderly.

Hungry :feeling or displaying the need for food.

Greedy :having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power.

Gaudy :extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

Showy :having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colorful, or ostentatious.

Synonym of Showy is Gaudy.

997. If you waver at the last minute, you shall face failure.

A. resolve
B. decide
C. settle
D. hesitate
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Resolve : settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

Decide : come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

Settle : resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Hesitate : pause in indecision before saying or doing something.

Waver : be undecided between two opinions or courses of action.

Synonym of Waver is Hesitate

998. REDRESSED :

A. Addressed
B. Equalised
C. Restored
D. Redone
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Addressed : a formal speech delivered to an audience.

Equalised : make the same in quantity, size, or degree throughout a place or group.

Redone : do (something) again or differently.

Rearranged : change (the position, time, or order of something).

Restored : bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

REDRESSED : remedy or set right or bring back.

Synonym of REDRESSED is Restored.

999. Ramnath is such a sham that it is difficult to get along with him.

A. pretender
B. unnatural
C. blunt
D. farcical
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Pretender : a person who claims or aspires to a title or position.

Unnatural : contrary to the ordinary course of nature; abnormal.

Blunt : (of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

Farcical : relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects.

Sham : a person who pretends to be someone or something they are not.

Synonym of Sham is Pretender

1000. Synonym of COMMEMORATE

A. Boast
B. Remember
C. Manipulate
D. Harmonise
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Boast : talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Remember : have in or be able to bring to one’s mind an awareness of (someone or something from the past).

Manipulate : handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner.

Harmonise : add notes to (a melody) to produce harmony.

Commemorate : recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Synonym of Commemorate is Remember

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