Synonyms MCQs

1611. Synonym of GLIB

A. Smooth
B. Indifferent
C. Gainful
D. Rough
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Smooth : having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Gainful : serving to increase wealth or resources; providing money or other benefit.

Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

Glib : (of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow; smooth-talking.

Synonym of Glib is Smooth

1612. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.

A. keep
B. recall
C. preserve
D. conserve
✅ The correct answer is option A.
keep : have or retain possession of.

recall : bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one’s mind; remember.

preserve : maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

conserve : protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction.

retain : continue to have (something); keep possession of.

Synonym of retain is keep

1613. Synonym of STRINGENT

A. Shrill
B. Rigorous
C. Dry
D. Strained
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Shrill : (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing.

Rigorous : (of a rule, system, etc.) strictly applied or adhered to.

Dry : free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.

Strained : showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness.

Stringent : (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

Synonym of Stringent is Rigorous

1614. The kingdom suffered a constant threat from certain predatory tribes.

A. wild
B. violent
C. rebellious
D. plundering
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Wild : (of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.

Violent : using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Rebellious : showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

Plundering : steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

Predatory : seeking to exploit others.

Synonym of Predatory is Plundering

1615. Wisdom seems to have got lost in a welter of knowledge.

A. confusion
B. height
C. clarity
D. sacrifice
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Confusion : uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required.

Height : the measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.

Clarity : the quality of being coherent and intelligible.

Sacrifice : an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity.

Welter : a large number of items in no order; a confused mass.

Synonym of Welter is Confusion

1616. During negotiations, the Managing director remained obdurate.

A. adamant
B. tough
C. co-operative
D. flexible
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Tough : (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Co-operative : involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.

Flexible : capable of bending easily without breaking.

Obdurate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

Synonym of Obdurate is Adamant

1617. Synonym of VENT

A. Stodge
B. Opening
C. End
D. Go
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Stodge : food that is heavy, filling, and high in carbohydrates.

Opening : a space or gap that allows passage or access.

End : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.

Go : move from one place to another; travel.

Vent : an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space.

Synonym of Vent is Opening

1618. The growing disparity between the rich and the poor has been a cause of global concern.

A. similar
B. diversity
C. segregation
D. inequality
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Similar : having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.

Diversity : the state of being diverse.

Segregation : the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.

Inequality : difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Disparity : a great difference.

Synonym of Disparity is Inequality

1619. She looked gorgeous in her new dress.

A. great
B. fantastic
C. silly
D. splendid
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Great : of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive.

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

Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.

Gorgeous : beautiful; very attractive.

Synonym of Gorgeous is Fantastic

1620. Synonym of ADJURE

A. Provoke
B. Adjust
C. Entreat
D. Enjoy
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Provoke : stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

Adjust : alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

Entreat : ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

Enjoy : take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).

Adjure : urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.

Synonym of Adjure is Entreat

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