Synonyms MCQs

1221. We must not take his facetious remark very seriously.

A. amusing
B. critical
C. casual
D. flippant
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Amusing : causing laughter and providing entertainment.

Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.

Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.

Flippantly : not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Facetious : treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.

Synonym of Facetious is Flippant

1222. Synonym of DISTINCTION

A. Degree
B. Difference
C. Diffusion
D. Disagreement
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Degree : the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present.

Difference : a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar.

Diffusion : the spreading of something more widely.

Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.

Distinction : a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

Synonym of Distinction is Difference

1223. She has an insatiable love for music.

A. unsatisfiable
B. unchanging
C. irreconcilable
D. undesirable
✅ The correct answer is option A.
unsatisfiable : not capable of being satisfied.

unchanging : not changing; remaining the same.

irreconcilable : (of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

undesirable : not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.

insatiable : (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.

Synonym of unsatisfiable is insatiable

1224. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.

A. eager
B. anxious
C. unwilling
D. wanting
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.

Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Wanting : lacking in a required or necessary quality.

Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Synonym of Reluctant is Unwilling

1225. When the police questioned him, he gave very incoherent answer at first.

A. irrational
B. inconsistent
C. irrelevant
D. irritating
✅ The correct answer is option B.
irrational : not logical or reasonable.

inconsistent : not staying the same throughout.

irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something.

irritating : causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger.

incoherent : not logical or internally consistent.

Synonym of incoherent is inconsistent

1226. Due to the long lapse of time, I could not recognise my old friend.

A. delay
B. passage
C. duration
D. movement
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Delay : make (someone or something) late or slow.

Passage : the process of transition from one state to another.

Duration : the time during which something continues.

Movement : an act of moving.

Lapse : an interval or passage of time.

Synonym of Lapse is Passage

1227. Synonym of CONCISE

A. Strong
B. Solid
C. Brief
D. Small
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Strong : having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Solid : firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.

Brief : of short duration; not lasting for long.

Small : of a size that is less than normal or usual.

Concise : giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

Synonym of Concise is Brief

1228. PRESTIGE

A. Influence
B. Quality
C. Name
D. Wealth
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Influence : the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Quality : the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Name : a reputation, especially a good one.

Wealth : an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Prestige : widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Synonym of Prestige is Name

1229. His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea change in his outlook and his attitude to the people.

A. favourable
B. transformation
C. unfavourable
D. partial
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Favourable : expressing approval.

Transformation : a marked change in form, nature, or appearance.

Unfavourable : expressing or showing a lack of approval or support.

Partial : existing only in part; incomplete.

Sea change : a profound or notable transformation.

Synonym of Sea change is Transformation

1230. Synonym of AMBIT

A. Eviction
B. Scope
C. Restriction
D. Barrier
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Eviction : the action of expelling someone from a property; expulsion.

Scope : the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

Restriction : a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Barrier : a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

Ambit : the scope, extent, or bounds of something.

Synonym of Ambit is Scope

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