Synonyms MCQs

1271. It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.

A. rumour
B. silly
C. talk
D. impropriety
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Rumour : a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.

Talk : speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.

Impropriety : failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behaviour or character.

Scandal : an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

Synonym of Scandal is Impropriety

1272. Synonym of HOARD

A. Destroy
B. Hide
C. Store
D. Divide
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Hide : put or keep out of sight.

Store : a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.

Divide : separate or be separated into parts.

Hoard : a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.

Synonym of Hoard is Store

1273. Synonym of RECOVER

A. Recoup
B. Revive
C. Heal
D. Return
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Recoup : regain (something lost or expended).

Revive : restore to life or consciousness.

Heal : cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again.

Return : come or go back to a place or person.

Recover : return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

Synonym of Recover is Recoup

1274. He did not continue for long with his murky intentions.

A. dishonest
B. dull
C. lazy
D. ominous
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Dishonest : behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.

Dull : lacking interest or excitement.

Lazy : unwilling to work or use energy.

Ominous : giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.

Murky : obscure or morally questionable.

Synonym of Murky is Dishonest

1275. INEXPLICABLE

A. Confusing
B. Unaccountable
C. Chaotic
D. Unconnected
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Confusing : bewildering or perplexing.

Unaccountable : unable to be explained.

Chaotic : in a state of complete confusion and disorder.

Unconnected : not joined together or to something else.

Inexplicable : unable to be explained or accounted for.

Synonym of Inexplicable is Unaccountable

1276. As they whispered, I felt awkward in their company.

A. inconvenient
B. clumsy
C. proud
D. embarrassed
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.

Clumsy : awkward in movement or in handling things.

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.

Embarrassed feeling or showing embarrassment.

Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed

1277. He hardly works.

A. strenuously
B. scarcely
C. mostly
D. arduously
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Strenuously : in a way that requires great physical exertion.

Scarcely : only just; almost not.

Mostly : as regards the greater part or number.

Arduously : requiring great exertion.

Hardly : scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree).

Synonym of Hardly is Scarcely

1278. A rupture in the relationship of two brothers is quite apparent.

A. break
B. damage
C. breach
D. gap
✅ The correct answer is option A.
break : separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.

damage : physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.

breach : an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

gap : a break or hole in an object or between two objects.

rupture : (especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly.

Synonym of rupture is break

1279. Synonym of OBSCENE

A. Objectionable
B. Indecent
C. Displeasing
D. Condemn
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Objectionable : arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive.

Indecent : not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters.

Displeasing : causing annoyance or dissatisfaction; disagreeable.

Condemn : express complete disapproval of; censure.

Obscene : (of the portrayal or description of sexual matters) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.

Synonym of Obscene is Indecent

1280. Synonym of ABNEGATION

A. Self-denial
B. Self-indulgence
C. Self-praise
D. Self-criticism
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Self-denial : the denial of one’s own interests and needs; self-sacrifice.

Self-indulgence : something done or allowed in a self-indulgent way.

Self-praise : the action of praising oneself; boasting.

Self-criticism : criticism of oneself or one’s actions.

Abnegation : self-denial.

Synonym of Abnegation is Self-denial

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