Synonyms MCQs

571. The antidote to these problems is hard to find.

A. remedy
B. consequence
C. cause
D. result
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Remedy : a means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable.

Consequence : a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

Result : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.

Antidote : something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation.

Synonym of Antidote is Remedy

572. Synonym of GRAVE

A. Formidable
B. Bitter
C. Pregnant
D. Solemn
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Formidable : inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Pregnant : (of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing in the uterus.

Solemn : not cheerful or smiling; serious.

Grave : serious or solemn in manner or appearance.

Synonym of Grave is Solemn

573. Synonym of SOPORIFIC

A. Lethargic
B. Merry
C. Soothing
D. Impressive
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Lethargic : affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Merry : cheerful and lively.

Soothing : having a gently calming effect.

Impressive : evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.

Soporific : tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

Synonym of Soporific is Soothing

574. Synonym of COUNSEL

A. Correct
B. Publish
C. Oppose
D. Advice
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Publish : prepare and issue (a book, journal, or piece of music) for public sale.

Oppose : disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Advice : guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Counsel : advice, especially that given formally.

Synonym of Counsel is Advice

575. Synonym of FERRY

A. Bargain
B. Celebrate
C. Transport
D. Drown
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Bargain : an agreement between two or more people or groups as to what each will do for the other.

Celebrate : acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Transport : take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.

Drown : die through submersion in and inhalation of water.

Ferry : a service using another mode of transport, especially aircraft, to convey passengers or goods.

Synonym of Ferry is Transport

576. The election campaign brings out the reality of the country in its most articulate form.

A. confused
B. aggressive
C. distinct
D. wayward
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.

Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Lucid : expressed clearly; easy to understand.

Wayward : difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour.

Articulate : having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

Synonym of Articulate is Lucid

577. The committee did not find him fit for the job.

A. genuine
B. correct
C. suitable
D. choose
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.

Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.

Suitable : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Choose : decide on a course of action.

Fit : of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

Synonym of Fit is Suitable

578. Synonym of JAUNTY

A. Readiness
B. Hesitation
C. Reluctance
D. Cheerfulness
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Readiness : the state of being fully prepared for something.

Hesitation : the action of pausing before saying or doing something.

Reluctance : unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Cheerfulness : the quality or state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.

Jaunty : having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Synonym of Jaunty is Cheerfulness

579. These recent developments seem to be quite adverse to our interests.

A. favourable
B. indifferent
C. unfortunate
D. opposed
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Favourable : expressing approval.

Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.

Unfortunate : having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky.

Opposed : anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with.

Adverse : preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.

Synonym of Adverse is Opposed

580. Synonym of HARBINGER

A. Pilot
B. Forerunner
C. Steward
D. Messenger
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Pilot : a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

Forerunner : a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.

Steward : a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.

Messenger : a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages.

Harbinger : a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Synonym of Harbinger is Messenger

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