Synonyms MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to GENUINE

    1. A Fake
    2. B Authentic
    3. C Doubtful
    4. D Artificial
    💡 Explanation:

    Genuine means real and authentic, not fake.

  2. Q2 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to FRUGAL

    1. A Wasteful
    2. B Thrifty
    3. C Generous
    4. D Extravagant
    💡 Explanation:

    Frugal means economical and sparing in the use of resources; thrifty.

  3. Q3 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to ELOQUENT

    1. A Fluent
    2. B Silent
    3. C Confused
    4. D Awkward
    💡 Explanation:

    Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.

  4. Q4 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT

    1. A Lazy
    2. B Hardworking
    3. C Careless
    4. D Slow
    💡 Explanation:

    Diligent means showing care and conscientiousness in work; hardworking.

  5. Q5 hard

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to UBIQUITOUS

    1. A Rare
    2. B Omnipresent
    3. C Hidden
    4. D Scarce
    💡 Explanation:

    Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found everywhere; omnipresent.

  6. Q6 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to CANDID

    1. A Deceptive
    2. B Honest
    3. C Secretive
    4. D Vague
    💡 Explanation:

    Candid means truthful and straightforward; honest.

  7. Q7 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to ABUNDANT

    1. A Scarce
    2. B Plentiful
    3. C Rare
    4. D Limited
    💡 Explanation:

    Abundant means existing in large quantities; plentiful.

  8. Q8 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT

    1. A Kind
    2. B Cruel
    3. C Selfish
    4. D Angry
    💡 Explanation:

    Benevolent means kind and generous.

  9. Q9 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to SCARCE

    1. A Plentiful
    2. B Rare
    3. C Common
    4. D Abundant
    💡 Explanation:

    Scarce means insufficient for demand; rare.

  10. Q10 hard

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to FASTIDIOUS

    1. A Careless
    2. B Meticulous
    3. C Sloppy
    4. D Relaxed
    💡 Explanation:

    Fastidious means very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; meticulous.

  11. Q11 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to WARY

    1. A Trusting
    2. B Cautious
    3. C Careless
    4. D Confident
    💡 Explanation:

    Wary means feeling or showing caution about possible dangers; cautious.

  12. Q12 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to ZEALOUS

    1. A Indifferent
    2. B Passionate
    3. C Lazy
    4. D Calm
    💡 Explanation:

    Zealous means having great energy and enthusiasm; passionate.

  13. Q13 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to AMBIGUOUS

    1. A Clear
    2. B Unclear
    3. C Certain
    4. D Precise
    💡 Explanation:

    Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

  14. Q14 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to EXEMPLARY

    1. A Poor
    2. B Outstanding
    3. C Average
    4. D Typical
    💡 Explanation:

    Exemplary means serving as a desirable model; outstanding.

  15. Q15 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to DEXTEROUS

    1. A Clumsy
    2. B Skillful
    3. C Slow
    4. D Weak
    💡 Explanation:

    Dexterous means skillful, especially with the hands.

  16. Q16 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to CANDOR

    1. A Deceit
    2. B Honesty
    3. C Secrecy
    4. D Confusion
    💡 Explanation:

    Candor means the quality of being open and honest.

  17. Q17 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENIGN

    1. A Harmful
    2. B Harmless
    3. C Toxic
    4. D Dangerous
    💡 Explanation:

    Benign means gentle and kindly, or not harmful in effect.

  18. Q18 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to RETICENT

    1. A Talkative
    2. B Reserved
    3. C Aggressive
    4. D Confident
    💡 Explanation:

    Reticent means not revealing thoughts or feelings readily; reserved.

  19. Q19 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to QUAINT

    1. A Modern
    2. B Charming (old-fashioned)
    3. C Ugly
    4. D Ordinary
    💡 Explanation:

    Quaint means attractively unusual or old-fashioned; charming.

  20. Q20 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to PRUDENT

    1. A Reckless
    2. B Wise
    3. C Foolish
    4. D Careless
    💡 Explanation:

    Prudent means acting with care and thought for the future; wise.

  21. Q21 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBSOLETE

    1. A Modern
    2. B Outdated
    3. C Useful
    4. D Popular
    💡 Explanation:

    Obsolete means no longer in use; outdated.

  22. Q22 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to NOTORIOUS

    1. A Famous (positively)
    2. B Infamous
    3. C Unknown
    4. D Respected
    💡 Explanation:

    Notorious means famous for some bad quality or deed; infamous.

  23. Q23 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to MELANCHOLY

    1. A Cheerful
    2. B Sorrowful
    3. C Excited
    4. D Calm
    💡 Explanation:

    Melancholy means a feeling of pensive sadness; sorrowful.

  24. Q24 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to LUCID

    1. A Confusing
    2. B Clear
    3. C Obscure
    4. D Vague
    💡 Explanation:

    Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand.

  25. Q25 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to KEEN

    1. A Enthusiastic
    2. B Reluctant
    3. C Bored
    4. D Indifferent
    💡 Explanation:

    Keen means having a strong interest or enthusiasm.

  26. Q26 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to JUBILANT

    1. A Sad
    2. B Joyful
    3. C Angry
    4. D Indifferent
    💡 Explanation:

    Jubilant means feeling or expressing great happiness; joyful.

  27. Q27 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to IMMINENT

    1. A Distant
    2. B Impending
    3. C Unlikely
    4. D Forgotten
    💡 Explanation:

    Imminent means about to happen; impending.

  28. Q28 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to HOSTILE

    1. A Friendly
    2. B Antagonistic
    3. C Peaceful
    4. D Welcoming
    💡 Explanation:

    Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic.

  29. Q29 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to VIGILANT

    1. A Careless
    2. B Watchful
    3. C Sleepy
    4. D Distracted
    💡 Explanation:

    Vigilant means keeping careful watch for danger; watchful.

  30. Q30 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to TEDIOUS

    1. A Exciting
    2. B Boring
    3. C Quick
    4. D Interesting
    💡 Explanation:

    Tedious means too long, slow, or dull; boring.

  31. Q31 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to PROLIFIC

    1. A Unproductive
    2. B Productive
    3. C Barren
    4. D Sparse
    💡 Explanation:

    Prolific means producing much fruit or many offspring/works; productive.

  32. Q32 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to JEOPARDIZE

    1. A Protect
    2. B Endanger
    3. C Secure
    4. D Preserve
    💡 Explanation:

    Jeopardize means to put at risk of harm; endanger.

  33. Q33 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBSTINATE

    1. A Flexible
    2. B Stubborn
    3. C Agreeable
    4. D Yielding
    💡 Explanation:

    Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion; stubborn.

  34. Q34 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to NULLIFY

    1. A Validate
    2. B Invalidate
    3. C Confirm
    4. D Strengthen
    💡 Explanation:

    Nullify means to make legally void; invalidate.

  35. Q35 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to MITIGATE

    1. A Worsen
    2. B Alleviate
    3. C Intensify
    4. D Aggravate
    💡 Explanation:

    Mitigate means to make less severe; alleviate.

  36. Q36 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to LAVISH

    1. A Frugal
    2. B Extravagant
    3. C Sparse
    4. D Modest
    💡 Explanation:

    Lavish means sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; extravagant.

  37. Q37 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to KINDLE

    1. A Extinguish
    2. B Ignite
    3. C Douse
    4. D Suppress
    💡 Explanation:

    Kindle means to light or set on fire; ignite (also figuratively, to arouse feelings).

  38. Q38 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to PLAUSIBLE

    1. A Unbelievable
    2. B Credible
    3. C Impossible
    4. D False
    💡 Explanation:

    Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable; credible.

  39. Q39 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to INNOCUOUS

    1. A Harmful
    2. B Harmless
    3. C Dangerous
    4. D Toxic
    💡 Explanation:

    Innocuous means not harmful or offensive; harmless.

  40. Q40 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to HAMPER

    1. A Assist
    2. B Hinder
    3. C Enable
    4. D Facilitate
    💡 Explanation:

    Hamper means to hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

  41. Q41 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to GARRULOUS

    1. A Quiet
    2. B Talkative
    3. C Reserved
    4. D Shy
    💡 Explanation:

    Garrulous means excessively talkative.

  42. Q42 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to FRIVOLOUS

    1. A Serious
    2. B Trivial
    3. C Important
    4. D Grave
    💡 Explanation:

    Frivolous means not having any serious purpose; trivial.

  43. Q43 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to EMULATE

    1. A Ignore
    2. B Imitate
    3. C Avoid
    4. D Criticize
    💡 Explanation:

    Emulate means to match or surpass by imitation; imitate.

  44. Q44 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILAPIDATED

    1. A New
    2. B Ruined
    3. C Sturdy
    4. D Modern
    💡 Explanation:

    Dilapidated means in a state of disrepair; ruined.

  45. Q45 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to CONCUR

    1. A Disagree
    2. B Agree
    3. C Object
    4. D Oppose
    💡 Explanation:

    Concur means to have the same opinion; agree.

  46. Q46 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to BLEAK

    1. A Hopeful
    2. B Dismal
    3. C Bright
    4. D Cheerful
    💡 Explanation:

    Bleak means lacking hope or encouragement; dismal.

  47. Q47 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to AUDACIOUS

    1. A Timid
    2. B Bold
    3. C Shy
    4. D Cautious
    💡 Explanation:

    Audacious means showing a willingness to take bold risks; bold.

  48. Q48 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to VERBOSE

    1. A Concise
    2. B Wordy
    3. C Brief
    4. D Silent
    💡 Explanation:

    Verbose means using more words than necessary; wordy.

  49. Q49 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to TRANQUIL

    1. A Chaotic
    2. B Calm
    3. C Noisy
    4. D Turbulent
    💡 Explanation:

    Tranquil means free from disturbance; calm.

  50. Q50 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to SPORADIC

    1. A Constant
    2. B Occasional
    3. C Continuous
    4. D Regular
    💡 Explanation:

    Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals; occasional.

  51. Q51 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to RESILIENT

    1. A Fragile
    2. B Tough
    3. C Weak
    4. D Delicate
    💡 Explanation:

    Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; tough.

  52. Q52 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to QUELL

    1. A Incite
    2. B Suppress
    3. C Encourage
    4. D Ignite
    💡 Explanation:

    Quell means to put an end to something; suppress.

  53. Q53 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to GREGARIOUS

    1. A Solitary
    2. B Sociable
    3. C Shy
    4. D Hostile
    💡 Explanation:

    Gregarious means fond of company; sociable.

  54. Q54 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to HAPHAZARD

    1. A Organized
    2. B Random
    3. C Planned
    4. D Systematic
    💡 Explanation:

    Haphazard means lacking any order or organization; random.

  55. Q55 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to IMPETUOUS

    1. A Cautious
    2. B Impulsive
    3. C Calm
    4. D Patient
    💡 Explanation:

    Impetuous means acting quickly without thought; impulsive.

  56. Q56 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to JOVIAL

    1. A Gloomy
    2. B Cheerful
    3. C Angry
    4. D Serious
    💡 Explanation:

    Jovial means cheerful and friendly.

  57. Q57 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to LETHARGIC

    1. A Energetic
    2. B Sluggish
    3. C Active
    4. D Lively
    💡 Explanation:

    Lethargic means lacking energy; sluggish.

  58. Q58 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to MERITORIOUS

    1. A Blameworthy
    2. B Praiseworthy
    3. C Ordinary
    4. D Shameful
    💡 Explanation:

    Meritorious means deserving reward or praise; praiseworthy.

  59. Q59 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to NAIVE

    1. A Sophisticated
    2. B Innocent
    3. C Cunning
    4. D Experienced
    💡 Explanation:

    Naive means showing a lack of experience or sophistication; innocent.

  60. Q60 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to OPTIMUM

    1. A Worst
    2. B Best
    3. C Average
    4. D Minimal
    💡 Explanation:

    Optimum means most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.

  61. Q61 easy

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to HINDER

    1. A Help
    2. B Obstruct
    3. C Assist
    4. D Facilitate
    💡 Explanation:

    Hinder means to create difficulty for; obstruct.

  62. Q62 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to FACETIOUS

    1. A Serious
    2. B Joking
    3. C Solemn
    4. D Grave
    💡 Explanation:

    Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; joking.

  63. Q63 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to WARRANT

    1. A Prohibit
    2. B Justify
    3. C Forbid
    4. D Deny
    💡 Explanation:

    Warrant means to justify or necessitate a certain course of action.

  64. Q64 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to QUERULOUS

    1. A Content
    2. B Complaining
    3. C Satisfied
    4. D Cheerful
    💡 Explanation:

    Querulous means complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

  65. Q65 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to REPUDIATE

    1. A Accept
    2. B Reject
    3. C Embrace
    4. D Endorse
    💡 Explanation:

    Repudiate means to refuse to accept or be associated with; reject.

  66. Q66 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to VEHEMENT

    1. A Mild
    2. B Intense
    3. C Calm
    4. D Gentle
    💡 Explanation:

    Vehement means showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

  67. Q67 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to SAGACIOUS

    1. A Foolish
    2. B Wise
    3. C Naive
    4. D Ignorant
    💡 Explanation:

    Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment; wise.

  68. Q68 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to TRANSIENT

    1. A Permanent
    2. B Temporary
    3. C Lasting
    4. D Enduring
    💡 Explanation:

    Transient means lasting only for a short time; temporary.

  69. Q69 hard

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to QUIXOTIC

    1. A Practical
    2. B Idealistic
    3. C Realistic
    4. D Sensible
    💡 Explanation:

    Quixotic means exceedingly idealistic and unrealistic; impractically idealistic.

  70. Q70 hard

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to RANCOR

    1. A Affection
    2. B Bitterness
    3. C Kindness
    4. D Sympathy
    💡 Explanation:

    Rancor means bitterness or resentfulness, especially long-lasting.

  71. Q71 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to SUBSTANTIATE

    1. A Disprove
    2. B Confirm
    3. C Refute
    4. D Deny
    💡 Explanation:

    Substantiate means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of; confirm.

  72. Q72 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to TACITURN

    1. A Talkative
    2. B Reserved
    3. C Outgoing
    4. D Sociable
    💡 Explanation:

    Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

  73. Q73 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to UNSCRUPULOUS

    1. A Honest
    2. B Dishonest
    3. C Ethical
    4. D Fair
    💡 Explanation:

    Unscrupulous means having or showing no moral principles; dishonest.

  74. Q74 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to VOLATILE

    1. A Stable
    2. B Unpredictable
    3. C Calm
    4. D Steady
    💡 Explanation:

    Volatile means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

  75. Q75 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to WHIMSICAL

    1. A Serious
    2. B Playful
    3. C Grave
    4. D Solemn
    💡 Explanation:

    Whimsical means playfully quaint or fanciful.

  76. Q76 hard

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to XENOPHOBIA

    1. A Love of foreigners
    2. B Fear/dislike of foreigners
    3. C Curiosity about foreigners
    4. D Respect for foreigners
    💡 Explanation:

    Xenophobia means dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.

  77. Q77 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to YEARN

    1. A Dislike
    2. B Long for
    3. C Reject
    4. D Ignore
    💡 Explanation:

    Yearn means to have an intense feeling of longing for something.

  78. Q78 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to ZEALOT

    1. A Skeptic
    2. B Fanatic
    3. C Moderate
    4. D Critic
    💡 Explanation:

    Zealot means a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their beliefs.

  79. Q79 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to ABATE

    1. A Increase
    2. B Diminish
    3. C Intensify
    4. D Escalate
    💡 Explanation:

    Abate means to become less intense or widespread; diminish.

  80. Q80 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to BREVITY

    1. A Length
    2. B Conciseness
    3. C Duration
    4. D Extension
    💡 Explanation:

    Brevity means concise and exact use of words; conciseness.

  81. Q81 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to COMPLACENT

    1. A Dissatisfied
    2. B Self-satisfied
    3. C Anxious
    4. D Concerned
    💡 Explanation:

    Complacent means showing smug or uncritical satisfaction; self-satisfied.

  82. Q82 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to DERIDE

    1. A Praise
    2. B Mock
    3. C Compliment
    4. D Admire
    💡 Explanation:

    Deride means to express contempt for; mock.

  83. Q83 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL

    1. A Permanent
    2. B Fleeting
    3. C Lasting
    4. D Eternal
    💡 Explanation:

    Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; fleeting.

  84. Q84 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBLIVIOUS

    1. A Aware
    2. B Unaware
    3. C Conscious
    4. D Alert
    💡 Explanation:

    Oblivious means not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

  85. Q85 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to MUNDANE

    1. A Extraordinary
    2. B Ordinary
    3. C Exciting
    4. D Unusual
    💡 Explanation:

    Mundane means lacking interest or excitement; ordinary.

  86. Q86 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to LOQUACIOUS

    1. A Silent
    2. B Talkative
    3. C Quiet
    4. D Reticent
    💡 Explanation:

    Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

  87. Q87 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to PARAMOUNT

    1. A Insignificant
    2. B Supreme
    3. C Minor
    4. D Trivial
    💡 Explanation:

    Paramount means more important than anything else; supreme.

  88. Q88 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to JOCULAR

    1. A Serious
    2. B Humorous
    3. C Solemn
    4. D Grim
    💡 Explanation:

    Jocular means fond of or characterized by joking; humorous.

  89. Q89 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to IMPARTIAL

    1. A Biased
    2. B Unbiased
    3. C Prejudiced
    4. D One-sided
    💡 Explanation:

    Impartial means treating all rivals or disputants equally; unbiased.

  90. Q90 medium

    Choose the word most similar in meaning to GULLIBLE

    1. A Skeptical
    2. B Credulous
    3. C Suspicious
    4. D Wary
    💡 Explanation:

    Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.