English - Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, word usage)
MCQS
A. Widespread
B. Limited
C. Unique
D. Specific
"Ubiquitous" means widespread or found everywhere, making "Widespread" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Brief
C. Transient
D. Enduring
"Ephemeral" means brief or short-lived, so the antonym is "Permanent."
A. Enhance
B. Diminish
C. Inhibit
D. Hinder
The correct word to use is "Enhance," meaning to improve or increase the efficiency.
A. Grating
B. Melodious
C. Harsh
D. Discordant
"Mellifluous" refers to a smooth and sweet sound, making "Melodious" the correct synonym.
A. Clarity
B. Puzzle
C. Enigma
D. Mystery
A "conundrum" is a puzzling question or problem, so the antonym is "Clarity."
A. Inappropriate
B. Acceptable
C. Beneficial
D. Prudent
"Deemed" suggests a judgment of appropriateness, making "Inappropriate" the correct word to use.
A. Perpetual
B. Lasting
C. Fleeting
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Consistent
B. Frequent
C. Irregular
D. Periodic
"Sporadic" means occurring at irregular intervals, so the antonym is "Consistent."
A. Impasse
B. Accord
C. Conflict
D. Discord
An "accord" is an agreement or reconciliation, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Generous
B. Selfish
C. Stingy
D. Miserly
"Magnanimous" means generous or forgiving, making "Generous" the correct synonym.
A. Secretive
B. Sneaky
C. Open
D. Covert
"Furtive" means attempting to avoid notice, so the antonym is "Open" in this context.
A. Profundity
B. Superficiality
C. Triviality
D. Shallowness
"Profundity" refers to depth or intellectual complexity, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Conflicted
B. Indifferent
C. Decisive
D. Unbiased
"Ambivalent" means having mixed feelings or conflicting emotions, making "Conflicted" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Brief
C. Fleeting
D. Momentary
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Redemptive
B. Inevitable
C. Inconsequential
D. Unremarkable
"Redemptive" suggests the victory served to make up for previous losses, making it the correct word to use.
A. Scarce
B. Limited
C. Pervasive
D. Rare
"Ubiquitous" means found everywhere, making "Pervasive" the correct synonym.
A. Gifted
B. Advanced
C. Immature
D. Talented
"Precocious" means showing maturity at a young age, so the antonym is "Immature."
A. Ambiguous
B. Conclusive
C. Explicit
D. Definite
"Ambiguous" indicates uncertainty or lack of clarity, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Deficiency
B. Surplus
C. Shortage
D. Scarcity
"Plethora" means an abundance or excess, making "Surplus" the correct synonym.
A. Ecstatic
B. Depressed
C. Joyful
D. Elated
"Jubilant" means expressing great joy or happiness, so the antonym is "Depressed."
A. Subdued
B. Vivid
C. Pale
D. Drab
"Vivid" suggests bright and striking colors, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Permanent
B. Lasting
C. Fleeting
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Different
B. Similar
C. Diverse
D. Varied
"Disparate" means distinct or dissimilar, so the antonym is "Similar."
A. Impasse
B. Accord
C. Resolution
D. Consensus
"Impasse" refers to a situation where progress is blocked, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Alleviate
B. Aggravate
C. Mitigate
D. Intensify
"Exacerbate" means to worsen or make more severe, making "Aggravate" the correct synonym.
A. Obscure
B. Abstruse
C. Common
D. Cryptic
"Esoteric" means intended for a specific group and not well known, so the antonym is "Common."
A. Hasten
B. Delay
C. Hesitate
D. Postpone
"Precipitate" means to cause to happen suddenly, making "Hasten" the correct synonym.
A. Permanent
B. Fleeting
C. Brief
D. Transient
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Perspicuous
B. Verbose
C. Eloquent
D. Concise
"Eloquent" means fluent and expressive, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Intensify
B. Pacify
C. Agitate
D. Exacerbate
"Assuage" means to ease or relieve, making "Pacify" the correct synonym.
A. Lethargic
B. Vigorous
C. Sluggish
D. Torpid
"Languid" means lacking energy or vitality, so the antonym is "Vigorous."
A. Plethora
B. Dearth
C. Surfeit
D. Myriad
"Dearth" means a scarcity or lack of something, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Transitory
B. Perennial
C. Lasting
D. Permanent
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Transitory" the correct synonym.
A. Talkative
B. Taciturn
C. Garrulous
D. Voluble
"Loquacious" means very talkative, so the antonym is "Taciturn" meaning reserved or silent.
A. Witty
B. Lethargic
C. Mundane
D. Ponderous
"Witty" refers to clever and humorous remarks, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Harmony
B. Discord
C. Melody
D. Serenity
"Cacophony" means a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, making "Discord" the correct synonym.
A. Pervasive
B. Limited
C. Rare
D. Scarce
"Ubiquitous" means found everywhere, so the antonym is "Limited" or "Rare."
A. Acumen
B. Indolence
C. Ineptitude
D. Mediocrity
"Acumen" refers to keen insight or skill, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Modest
B. Flamboyant
C. Lavish
D. Simple
"Ostentatious" means showy or extravagant, making "Modest" the correct synonym.
A. Fleeting
B. Permanent
C. Brief
D. Evanescent
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Intensity
B. Leniency
C. Insipidity
D. Quiescence
"Intensity" refers to the strength or force of something, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Talkative
B. Reserved
C. Garrulous
D. Voluble
"Reticent" means reserved or quiet, making "Reserved" the correct synonym.
A. Fleeting
B. Permanent
C. Momentary
D. Transitory
The antonym for "Ephemeral" is "Permanent," as it signifies something enduring or lasting.
A. Candid
B. Tactful
C. Inoffensive
D. Discreet
"Candid" means straightforward or honest, making it the correct word to use in this context.
A. Alleviate
B. Aggravate
C. Mitigate
D. Intensify
"Exacerbate" means to worsen or make more severe, making "Aggravate" the correct synonym.
A. Harmful
B. Innocuous
C. Malevolent
D. Pernicious
"Insidious" means harmful in a subtle or gradual way, so the antonym is "Innocuous" meaning harmless.
A. Panorama
B. Abyss
C. Gorge
D. Chasm
"Panorama" refers to an unbroken view of the entire surrounding area, making it the correct word to use.
A. Lasting
B. Fleeting
C. Enduring
D. Transitory
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Fleeting" the correct synonym.
A. Grating
B. Harmonious
C. Discordant
D. Melodious
"Mellifluous" means sweet-sounding, so the antonym is "Grating" meaning harsh or irritating.
A. Denouement
B. Prelude
C. Climax
D. Epilogue
"Denouement" refers to the resolution or conclusion of a story, making it the correct word to use.
A. Evanescent
B. Perennial
C. Permanent
D. Lasting
"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, making "Evanescent" the correct synonym.