Synonyms MCQs

1661. Many cities were incinerated during the war.

A. destroyed
B. shaken
C. bombed
D. burnt
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

Shaken (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Bombed : (of an area or building) subjected to bombing.

Burnt : be or cause to be destroyed by fire.

Incinerated : destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning.

Synonym of Incinerated is Burnt

1662. Your master will like you if you are diligent.

A. conscientious
B. obedient
C. meticulous
D. hard-working
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.
Obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another’s authority.

Meticulous : showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Hard-working : (of a person) tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.

Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.

Synonym of Diligent is Hard-working

1663. Pakistan has been vigorously pursuing a clandestine nuclear weapons programme.

A. nefarious
B. progressive
C. systematic
D. secretive
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Nefarious : (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages.

Systematic : done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Secretive : (of a person or an organization) inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information.

Clandestine : kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

Synonym of Clandestine is Secretive

1664. The appointments were made quite judiciously.

A. legally
B. reasonably
C. lawfully
D. impartially
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Legally : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or required by the law.

Reasonably : in a sensible way.

Lawfully : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or recognized by the law.

Impartially : in a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally.

Judiciously : with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judiciously is Reasonably

1665. The incident affected him so much that he could not forget it for several days.

A. upset
B. changed
C. influenced
D. controlled
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Upset : make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

Changed : make or become different.

Influenced : have an influence on.

Controlled : not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control.

Affected : influenced or touched by an external factor.

Synonym of Affected is Influenced

1666. The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.

A. vague
B. broad
C. vivid
D. drawing
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Broad : having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.

Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Drawing : a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.

Graphic : giving clear and vividly explicit details.

Synonym of Graphic is Vivid

1667. ALTERCATION :

A. Choice
B. Charge
C. Heated dispute
D. Distribution
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Choice :an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Charge :demand (an amount) as a price from someone for a service rendered or goods supplied.

Distribution :the action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.

Heated dispute :wrangling, altercation, squabble, contention, controversy.

Altercation :a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Synonym of Altercation is Heated dispute.

1668. Synonym of AFFILIATE

A. Control
B. Associate
C. Copy
D. Discriminate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Control : the power to influence or direct people’s behaviour or the course of events.

Associate : connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind.

Copy : a thing made to be similar or identical to another.

Discriminate : recognize a distinction; differentiate.

Affiliate : officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.

Synonym of Affiliate is Associate

1669. Synonym of SECURE

A. Secret
B. Comfortable
C. Safe
D. Independent
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others.

Comfortable : (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.

Safe : protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.

Independent : free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority.

Secure : fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Synonym of Secure is Safe

1670. The sentiments expressed by him in the speech were odious.

A. significant
B. hateful
C. admirable
D. common
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Hateful : very unpleasant.

Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Common : occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

Odious : extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Synonym of Odious is Hateful

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