Synonyms Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Question 6
Easy
The fickle voters switched their support to a new candidate every few months.
A Loyal
B Faithful
C Changeable
D Stubborn
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Fickle means likely to change one's mind often, which is changeable.
Question 7
Hard
The fastidious chef inspected every plate before it left the kitchen.
A Particular
B Careless
C Lazy
D Generous
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Fastidious means very attentive to detail and hard to please, which is particular.
Question 8
Easy
The boisterous children ran through the corridors during the lunch break.
A Silent
B Calm
C Noisy
D Gentle
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Boisterous means noisy and energetic, which is noisy.
Question 9
Medium
The zany comedian kept the children laughing with silly faces and odd antics.
A Serious
B Solemn
C Eccentric
D Boring
Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Zany means wildly amusing and eccentric, which is closest to eccentric.
Question 10
Hard
The plan was still nebulous, with no clear budget or timeline yet.
A Clear
B Solid
C Bright
D Vague
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Nebulous means unclear or poorly defined, which is vague.