Vocabulary MCQs
(Synonyms, Antonyms & One-Word Substitution)
Vocabulary MCQs – Set 1
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Vocabulary MCQs (Synonyms, Antonyms & One-Word Substitution) – 25 Questions with Explanations
Level: Competitive Exams (SSC | UPSC | NET | SET | Banking)
Vocabulary MCQs – Set 1
Synonyms
1. Abundant
A) Scarce
B) Plentiful
C) Rare
D) Limited
✅ Answer: B) Plentiful
Explanation: Abundant means available in large quantity.
2. Candid
A) Secretive
B) Honest
C) Polite
D) Clever
✅ Answer: B) Honest
Explanation: Candid means frank and truthful.
3. Hostile
A) Friendly
B) Neutral
C) Aggressive
D) Calm
✅ Answer: C) Aggressive
Explanation: Hostile indicates anger or opposition.
4. Fragile
A) Strong
B) Delicate
C) Hard
D) Solid
✅ Answer: B) Delicate
Explanation: Fragile means easily broken.
5. Inevitable
A) Avoidable
B) Certain
C) Optional
D) Doubtful
✅ Answer: B) Certain
Explanation: Something unavoidable.
Antonyms
6. Benevolent
A) Kind
B) Cruel
C) Helpful
D) Gentle
✅ Answer: B) Cruel
Explanation: Benevolent means kind; opposite is cruel.
7. Transparent
A) Clear
B) Visible
C) Opaque
D) Bright
✅ Answer: C) Opaque
Explanation: Opaque means not clear.
8. Expand
A) Grow
B) Increase
C) Reduce
D) Extend
✅ Answer: C) Reduce
Explanation: Expand is opposite of reduce.
9. Accept
A) Receive
B) Agree
C) Reject
D) Take
✅ Answer: C) Reject
Explanation: Opposite meanings.
10. Ancient
A) Old
B) Modern
C) Historic
D) Antique
✅ Answer: B) Modern
Explanation: Ancient ≠ modern.
One-Word Substitution
11. A person who speaks two languages
A) Linguist
B) Bilingual
C) Multilingual
D) Interpreter
✅ Answer: B) Bilingual
Explanation: Bi = two languages.
12. A place where books are kept
A) Museum
B) Archive
C) Library
D) Gallery
✅ Answer: C) Library
Explanation: Books are stored in a library.
13. A person who hates mankind
A) Philanthropist
B) Humanist
C) Misanthrope
D) Altruist
✅ Answer: C) Misanthrope
Explanation: Mis = hate, anthrope = human.
14. One who cannot read or write
A) Scholar
B) Literate
C) Illiterate
D) Educated
✅ Answer: C) Illiterate
Explanation: Lacks reading/writing skills.
15. Fear of heights
A) Claustrophobia
B) Acrophobia
C) Arachnophobia
D) Hydrophobia
✅ Answer: B) Acrophobia
Explanation: Acro = height.
Mixed Vocabulary
16. Pragmatic
A) Idealistic
B) Practical
C) Theoretical
D) Emotional
✅ Answer: B) Practical
Explanation: Pragmatic = practical.
17. Reluctant
A) Eager
B) Willing
C) Hesitant
D) Ready
✅ Answer: C) Hesitant
Explanation: Reluctant = unwilling.
18. Succinct
A) Brief
B) Long
C) Confusing
D) Repetitive
✅ Answer: A) Brief
Explanation: Succinct = short and clear.
19. Talkative
A) Silent
B) Reserved
C) Taciturn
D) Chatty
✅ Answer: D) Chatty
Explanation: Similar meaning.
20. Lethargic
A) Active
B) Energetic
C) Lazy
D) Alert
✅ Answer: C) Lazy
Explanation: Lethargic = lacking energy.
Advanced One-Word
21. Government by the people
A) Monarchy
B) Oligarchy
C) Democracy
D) Autocracy
✅ Answer: C) Democracy
22. One who studies ancient buildings
A) Historian
B) Architect
C) Archaeologist
D) Geologist
✅ Answer: C) Archaeologist
23. A speech delivered without preparation
A) Scripted
B) Planned
C) Extempore
D) Memorized
✅ Answer: C) Extempore
24. Life story written by oneself
A) Biography
B) Autobiography
C) Memoir
D) Chronicle
✅ Answer: B) Autobiography
25. A remedy for all diseases
A) Antibiotic
B) Vaccine
C) Panacea
D) Tonic
✅ Answer: C) Panacea
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