Synonyms MCQs

801. Synonym of DEFUNCT

A. Active
B. Clever
C. Alive
D. Extinct
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Active : engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.

Alive : (of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead.

Extinct : (of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members.

Defunct : no longer existing or functioning.

Synonym of Defunct is Extinct

802. The newly found drug on the epidemic was not at all deleterious.

A. effective
B. intoxicating
C. noxious
D. successful
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Effective : successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Intoxicating : (of alcoholic drink or a drug) liable to cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behaviour.

Noxious : harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Successful : accomplishing a desired aim or result.

Deleterious : causing harm or damage.

Synonym of Deleterious is Noxious

803. DELECTABLE:

A. Nobel
B. Enjoyable
C. Delicious
D. Sumptuous
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Nobel : belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status, aristocratic.

Enjoyable : giving delight or pleasure.

Delicious : tasty, yummy, palatable, nice, toothsome.

Sumptuous : splendid and expensive-looking.

Delectable : (of food or drink) delicious.

Synonym of Delectable is Delicious.

804. Synonym of OBLIGATORY

A. Useful
B. Required
C. Stubborn
D. Agreeable
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Useful : able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.

Required : officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.

Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.

Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Obligatory : required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Synonym of Obligatory is Required

805. Synonym of DOGMA

A. Possibility
B. Feeling
C. Tenet
D. Doubt
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Possibility : a thing that may happen or be the case.

Feeling : an emotional state or reaction.

Tenet : a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Doubt : a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Dogma : a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Synonym of Dogma is Tenet

806. Synonym of COMMISERATE

A. Sympathise
B. Placate
C. Commemorate
D. Consecrate
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Sympathise : feel or express sympathy.

Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Commemorate : recall and show respect for (someone or something).

Consecrate : make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose.
Commiserate : express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.

Synonym of Commiserate is Sympathise

807. The community is agog with speculation about the fate of the money collected.

A. excited
B. worried
C. depressed
D. annoyed
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.

Worried : anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.

Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.

Agog : very eager or curious to hear or see something.

Synonym of Agog is Excited

808. Synonym of PERSPICACITY

A. Bad
B. Shrewd
C. Hazy
D. Clear
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Bad : of poor quality or a low standard.

Shrewd : having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

Hazy : covered by a haze.

Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.

Perspicacity : the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.

Synonym of Perspicacity is Shrewd

809. Fifty years after the independence there can be no alibi for not providing basic amenities to every citizen.

A. cause
B. plea
C. factor
D. reason
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Cause : a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

Plea : a claim that a circumstance means that one should not be blamed for or should not be forced to do something.

Factor : a circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Reason : a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

Alibi : an excuse or pretext.

Synonym of Alibi is Plea

810. Synonym of ADMONITION

A. Warning
B. Pardon
C. Amazement
D. Award
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Warning : a statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example.

Pardon : the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.

Amazement : a feeling of great surprise or wonder.

Award : give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).

Admonition : a firm warning or reprimand.

Synonym of Admonition is Warning

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