Synonyms MCQs

841. After a dynamic speech by the Prime Minister, one often hears repercussions abroad.

A. recriminations
B. far-reaching
C. consequence
D. gesticulations
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Recriminations : an accusation in response to one from someone else.

Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.

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

Gesticulations : a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

Repercussions : an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

Synonym of Repercussions is Consequence

842. Synonym of ECONOMISE

A. Accumulate
B. Minimise
C. Save
D. Reduce
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Accumulate : gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Minimise : reduce (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Save : keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use.

Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Economise : spend less; reduce one’s expenses.

Synonym of Economise is Save

843. Miss Universe pageant was really worth seeing.

A. contest
B. show
C. function
D. carnival
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Contest : an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity, or in a quality.

Show : a play or other stage performance, especially a musical.

Function : an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.

Carnival : an annual festival, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.

Pageant : a scene erected on a fixed stage or moving vehicle as a public show.

Synonym of Pageant is Show

844. Synonym of EPISTLE

A. Practice
B. Sermon
C. Note
D. Letter
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Practice : the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.

Sermon : a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

Note : a brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory.

Letter : a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet.

Epistle : a letter.

Synonym of Epistle is Letter

845. PONDER

A. Think
B. Evaluate
C. Anticipate
D. Increase
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Think : direct one’s mind towards someone or something; use one’s mind actively to form connected ideas.

Evaluate : form an idea of the amount, number, or value of.

Anticipate : regard as probable; expect or predict.

Increase : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Synonym of Ponder is Think

846. Elsie is seventy years old and a fanatical gardener.

A. crazy
B. fantastic
C. enthusiastic
D. obsessed
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Crazy : mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour.

Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive.

Enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Obsessed : preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.

Fanatical : obsessively concerned with something.

Synonym of Fanatical is Enthusiastic

847. Synonym of CONVENED

A. Summoned
B. Collected
C. Associated
D. Ended
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Summoned : order (someone) to be present.

Collected : (of a person) calm and self-controlled.

Associated : (of a person or thing) connected with something else.

Ended : come or bring to a final point; finish.

Convened : come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

Synonym of Convened is Summoned

848. Foolhardiness is the result of constant strains.

A. exhaustion
B. obstinacy
C. sickness
D. foolishness
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Exhaustion : a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

Obstinacy : the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.

Sickness : the state of being ill.

Foolishness : lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity.

Foolhardiness : recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.

Synonym of Foolhardiness is Foolishness

849. I had a terrible dream last night and I was very much scared.

A. frightened
B. excited
C. injured
D. unhappy
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Frightened : afraid or anxious.

Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.

Injured : harmed, damaged, or impaired.

Unhappy : not happy.

Scared : fearful; frightened.

Synonym of Scared is Frightened

850. Synonym of TENEBROUS

A. Obstinate
B. Gloomy
C. Fragile
D. Overhanging
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Gloomy : dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.

Fragile : (of an object) easily broken or damaged.

Overhanging : hanging or extending outwards over something.

Tenebrous : dark; shadowy or obscure.

Synonym of Tenebrous is Gloomy

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