Vocabulary MCQs
(Synonyms, Antonyms & One-Word Substitution)
Vocabulary MCQs – Set 2
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Vocabulary MCQs – SET 2 (Synonyms, Antonyms & One-Word Substitution)
25 Questions with Clear Explanations
Level: Moderate–Hard | SSC | UPSC | NET | SET | Banking
Vocabulary MCQs – SET 2
🔹 Synonyms
1. Meticulous
A) Careless
B) Accurate
C) Lazy
D) Quick
✅ Answer: B) Accurate
Explanation: Meticulous means very careful and precise.
2. Abolish
A) Establish
B) Cancel
C) Improve
D) Support
✅ Answer: B) Cancel
Explanation: Abolish means to formally end something.
3. Obsolete
A) Modern
B) Old-fashioned
C) Useful
D) Active
✅ Answer: B) Old-fashioned
Explanation: No longer in use.
4. Vivid
A) Dull
B) Clear
C) Weak
D) Dark
✅ Answer: B) Clear
Explanation: Vivid means bright and clear.
5. Hostile
A) Friendly
B) Aggressive
C) Calm
D) Gentle
✅ Answer: B) Aggressive
Explanation: Showing anger or opposition.
🔹 Antonyms
6. Frugal
A) Careful
B) Economical
C) Extravagant
D) Thrifty
✅ Answer: C) Extravagant
Explanation: Frugal means economical; opposite is extravagant.
7. Transparent
A) Clear
B) Opaque
C) Visible
D) Bright
✅ Answer: B) Opaque
Explanation: Not see-through.
8. Optimistic
A) Hopeful
B) Positive
C) Pessimistic
D) Confident
✅ Answer: C) Pessimistic
Explanation: Expecting the worst.
9. Expand
A) Extend
B) Grow
C) Contract
D) Increase
✅ Answer: C) Contract
Explanation: Opposite of expand.
10. Genuine
A) Real
B) Authentic
C) Fake
D) True
✅ Answer: C) Fake
Explanation: Genuine ≠ fake.
🔹 One-Word Substitution
11. One who speaks many languages
A) Bilingual
B) Linguist
C) Polyglot
D) Translator
✅ Answer: C) Polyglot
Explanation: A person knowing many languages.
12. A person who believes in fate
A) Optimist
B) Fatalist
C) Humanist
D) Theist
✅ Answer: B) Fatalist
13. A place where birds are kept
A) Zoo
B) Aquarium
C) Aviary
D) Sanctuary
✅ Answer: C) Aviary
14. A person who hates women
A) Misogynist
B) Feminist
C) Misanthrope
D) Chauvinist
✅ Answer: A) Misogynist
15. One who studies earthquakes
A) Geologist
B) Seismologist
C) Meteorologist
D) Ecologist
✅ Answer: B) Seismologist
🔹 Mixed Vocabulary
16. Reluctant
A) Eager
B) Willing
C) Hesitant
D) Ready
✅ Answer: C) Hesitant
17. Taciturn
A) Talkative
B) Silent
C) Friendly
D) Angry
✅ Answer: B) Silent
Explanation: Reserved in speech.
18. Eloquent
A) Fluent
B) Rude
C) Silent
D) Harsh
✅ Answer: A) Fluent
19. Lethargic
A) Active
B) Energetic
C) Lazy
D) Alert
✅ Answer: C) Lazy
20. Vigilant
A) Careless
B) Watchful
C) Sleepy
D) Lazy
✅ Answer: B) Watchful
🔹 Advanced One-Word
21. Government by a king
A) Democracy
B) Oligarchy
C) Monarchy
D) Autocracy
✅ Answer: C) Monarchy
22. One who walks in sleep
A) Insomniac
B) Hypnotic
C) Somnambulist
D) Narcissist
✅ Answer: C) Somnambulist
23. A handwriting difficult to read
A) Calligraphy
B) Illegible
C) Legible
D) Cursive
✅ Answer: B) Illegible
24. A person who spends money wastefully
A) Miser
B) Spendthrift
C) Frugal
D) Thrifty
✅ Answer: B) Spendthrift
25. One who cannot be corrected
A) Incorrigible
B) Flexible
C) Adaptable
D) Teachable
✅ Answer: A) Incorrigible
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