Synonyms Practice Questions

5 questions per page • Detailed step-by-step solutions

Directions (Q. )

In the following questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question 1
Medium
LANGUID
A Energetic
B Listless
C Vigorous
D Lively
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Languid means lacking energy or interest, which is listless.
Question 2
Hard
VITRIOLIC
A Gentle
B Bitter
C Pleasant
D Kind
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Vitriolic means filled with bitter and harsh criticism, which is bitter.
Question 3
Hard
CONSTRUE
A Ignore
B Misplace
C Interpret
D Forget
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Construe means to interpret or understand something in a particular way, which is interpret.
Question 4
Hard
PEDANTIC
A Casual
B Fussy
C Carefree
D Lax
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Pedantic means overly concerned with minor rules or details, which is fussy.
Question 5
Hard
ASCETIC
A Indulgent
B Self-denying
C Gluttonous
D Lavish
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

An ascetic lives a strictly simple life and avoids worldly pleasures, which is self-denying.