Synonyms questions

Words with similar meanings.

1. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Abundant".

  1. Scarce
  2. Narrow
  3. Silent
  4. Plentiful
Answer

D. Plentiful "Abundant" means plentiful.

2. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Candid".

  1. Careful
  2. Frank
  3. Rude
  4. Secretive
Answer

B. Frank "Candid" means frank.

3. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Diligent".

  1. Hard-working
  2. Lazy
  3. Clever
  4. Polite
Answer

A. Hard-working "Diligent" means hard-working.

4. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Feeble".

  1. Weak
  2. Quick
  3. Strong
  4. Brave
Answer

A. Weak "Feeble" means weak.

5. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Hostile".

  1. Kind
  2. Calm
  3. Neutral
  4. Unfriendly
Answer

D. Unfriendly "Hostile" means unfriendly.

6. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Lucid".

  1. Long
  2. Confusing
  3. Bright
  4. Clear
Answer

D. Clear "Lucid" means clear.

7. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Meticulous".

  1. Very careful
  2. Careless
  3. Fast
  4. Generous
Answer

A. Very careful "Meticulous" means very careful.

8. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Obsolete".

  1. Rare
  2. Useful
  3. Modern
  4. Outdated
Answer

D. Outdated "Obsolete" means outdated.

9. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Prudent".

  1. Slow
  2. Wise
  3. Reckless
  4. Proud
Answer

B. Wise "Prudent" means wise.

10. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Reluctant".

  1. Late
  2. Unwilling
  3. Eager
  4. Sad
Answer

B. Unwilling "Reluctant" means unwilling.

11. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Tranquil".

  1. Peaceful
  2. Noisy
  3. Empty
  4. Cold
Answer

A. Peaceful "Tranquil" means peaceful.

12. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Vivid".

  1. Bright
  2. Small
  3. Strange
  4. Dull
Answer

A. Bright "Vivid" means bright.

13. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Zeal".

  1. Boredom
  2. Enthusiasm
  3. Fear
  4. Anger
Answer

B. Enthusiasm "Zeal" means enthusiasm.

14. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Benevolent".

  1. Kind
  2. Clever
  3. Rich
  4. Cruel
Answer

A. Kind "Benevolent" means kind.

15. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Concise".

  1. Loud
  2. Lengthy
  3. Vague
  4. Brief
Answer

D. Brief "Concise" means brief.

16. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Elated".

  1. Confused
  2. Tired
  3. Overjoyed
  4. Depressed
Answer

C. Overjoyed "Elated" means overjoyed.

17. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Frugal".

  1. Thrifty
  2. Poor
  3. Greedy
  4. Wasteful
Answer

A. Thrifty "Frugal" means thrifty.

18. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Gigantic".

  1. Tall
  2. Heavy
  3. Huge
  4. Tiny
Answer

C. Huge "Gigantic" means huge.

19. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Hamper".

  1. Hide
  2. Help
  3. Hurry
  4. Hinder
Answer

D. Hinder "Hamper" means hinder.

20. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Imminent".

  1. Important
  2. Famous
  3. About to happen
  4. Distant
Answer

C. About to happen "Imminent" means about to happen.

21. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Jovial".

  1. Gloomy
  2. Serious
  3. Shy
  4. Cheerful
Answer

D. Cheerful "Jovial" means cheerful.

22. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Lament".

  1. Shout
  2. Celebrate
  3. Mourn
  4. Explain
Answer

C. Mourn "Lament" means mourn.

23. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Novice".

  1. Critic
  2. Teacher
  3. Expert
  4. Beginner
Answer

D. Beginner "Novice" means beginner.

24. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ominous".

  1. Threatening
  2. Huge
  3. Hopeful
  4. Funny
Answer

A. Threatening "Ominous" means threatening.

25. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Placid".

  1. Plain
  2. Calm
  3. Pale
  4. Agitated
Answer

B. Calm "Placid" means calm.

26. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Rigid".

  1. Stiff
  2. Flexible
  3. Rough
  4. Fragile
Answer

A. Stiff "Rigid" means stiff.

27. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Scrutinize".

  1. Ignore
  2. Examine closely
  3. Copy
  4. Praise
Answer

B. Examine closely "Scrutinize" means examine closely.

28. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Tedious".

  1. Boring
  2. Short
  3. Difficult
  4. Exciting
Answer

A. Boring "Tedious" means boring.

29. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Vacant".

  1. Empty
  2. Wide
  3. Occupied
  4. Clean
Answer

A. Empty "Vacant" means empty.

30. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Wary".

  1. Angry
  2. Tired
  3. Careless
  4. Cautious
Answer

D. Cautious "Wary" means cautious.

31. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Adversary".

  1. Friend
  2. Judge
  3. Leader
  4. Opponent
Answer

D. Opponent "Adversary" means opponent.

32. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Brisk".

  1. Cold
  2. Bitter
  3. Slow
  4. Quick
Answer

D. Quick "Brisk" means quick.

33. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Conceal".

  1. Collect
  2. Destroy
  3. Hide
  4. Reveal
Answer

C. Hide "Conceal" means hide.

34. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Durable".

  1. Long-lasting
  2. Fragile
  3. Light
  4. Expensive
Answer

A. Long-lasting "Durable" means long-lasting.

35. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Eminent".

  1. Unknown
  2. Distinguished
  3. Nearby
  4. Ordinary
Answer

B. Distinguished "Eminent" means distinguished.

36. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Fatigue".

  1. Energy
  2. Hunger
  3. Illness
  4. Tiredness
Answer

D. Tiredness "Fatigue" means tiredness.

37. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Inevitable".

  1. Unavoidable
  2. Unlikely
  3. Optional
  4. Sudden
Answer

A. Unavoidable "Inevitable" means unavoidable.

38. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Mend".

  1. Sell
  2. Break
  3. Repair
  4. Clean
Answer

C. Repair "Mend" means repair.

39. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Pinnacle".

  1. Peak
  2. Slope
  3. Base
  4. Middle
Answer

A. Peak "Pinnacle" means peak.

40. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Augment".

  1. Measure
  2. Argue
  3. Increase
  4. Reduce
Answer

C. Increase "Augment" means increase.

41. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Commence".

  1. Delay
  2. Begin
  3. Pause
  4. Finish
Answer

B. Begin "Commence" means begin.

42. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Deceive".

  1. Mislead
  2. Guide
  3. Inform
  4. Trust
Answer

A. Mislead "Deceive" means mislead.

43. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Abandon".

  1. Keep
  2. Desert
  3. Welcome
  4. Repair
Answer

B. Desert "Abandon" means desert.

44. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Abate".

  1. Lessen
  2. Begin
  3. Measure
  4. Intensify
Answer

A. Lessen "Abate" means lessen.

45. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Acumen".

  1. Wealth
  2. Foolishness
  3. Strength
  4. Sharpness of mind
Answer

D. Sharpness of mind "Acumen" means sharpness of mind.

46. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Admonish".

  1. Warn
  2. Reward
  3. Praise
  4. Ignore
Answer

A. Warn "Admonish" means warn.

47. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Affluent".

  1. Wealthy
  2. Generous
  3. Poor
  4. Famous
Answer

A. Wealthy "Affluent" means wealthy.

48. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Alleviate".

  1. Relieve
  2. Discover
  3. Worsen
  4. Delay
Answer

A. Relieve "Alleviate" means relieve.

49. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Amiable".

  1. Lazy
  2. Hostile
  3. Proud
  4. Friendly
Answer

D. Friendly "Amiable" means friendly.

50. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Apathy".

  1. Indifference
  2. Sympathy
  3. Concern
  4. Anger
Answer

A. Indifference "Apathy" means indifference.

51. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Arduous".

  1. Short
  2. Pleasant
  3. Easy
  4. Difficult
Answer

D. Difficult "Arduous" means difficult.

52. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Astute".

  1. Slow
  2. Shrewd
  3. Foolish
  4. Honest
Answer

B. Shrewd "Astute" means shrewd.

53. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Audacious".

  1. Daring
  2. Careful
  3. Polite
  4. Timid
Answer

A. Daring "Audacious" means daring.

54. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Banal".

  1. Harmful
  2. Commonplace
  3. Original
  4. Loud
Answer

B. Commonplace "Banal" means commonplace.

55. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Belligerent".

  1. Tired
  2. Beautiful
  3. Aggressive
  4. Peaceful
Answer

C. Aggressive "Belligerent" means aggressive.

56. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Callous".

  1. Unfeeling
  2. Young
  3. Sensitive
  4. Clumsy
Answer

A. Unfeeling "Callous" means unfeeling.

57. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Cordial".

  1. Warm
  2. Busy
  3. Formal
  4. Cold
Answer

A. Warm "Cordial" means warm.

58. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Copious".

  1. Hidden
  2. Costly
  3. Meagre
  4. Plentiful
Answer

D. Plentiful "Copious" means plentiful.

59. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Cumbersome".

  1. Colourful
  2. Bulky
  3. Handy
  4. Ancient
Answer

B. Bulky "Cumbersome" means bulky.

60. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Dearth".

  1. Death
  2. Shortage
  3. Danger
  4. Plenty
Answer

B. Shortage "Dearth" means shortage.

61. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Debilitate".

  1. Strengthen
  2. Discuss
  3. Decorate
  4. Weaken
Answer

D. Weaken "Debilitate" means weaken.

62. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Deter".

  1. Encourage
  2. Delay
  3. Decide
  4. Discourage
Answer

D. Discourage "Deter" means discourage.

63. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Dexterous".

  1. Right-handed
  2. Dishonest
  3. Clumsy
  4. Skilful
Answer

D. Skilful "Dexterous" means skilful.

64. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Docile".

  1. Lazy
  2. Clever
  3. Obedient
  4. Rebellious
Answer

C. Obedient "Docile" means obedient.

65. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Eloquent".

  1. Elegant
  2. Quiet
  3. Articulate
  4. Tongue-tied
Answer

C. Articulate "Eloquent" means articulate.

66. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Enigma".

  1. Enemy
  2. Solution
  3. Mystery
  4. Machine
Answer

C. Mystery "Enigma" means mystery.

67. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ephemeral".

  1. Heavenly
  2. Important
  3. Short-lived
  4. Everlasting
Answer

C. Short-lived "Ephemeral" means short-lived.

68. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Exonerate".

  1. Acquit
  2. Accuse
  3. Exhaust
  4. Exaggerate
Answer

A. Acquit "Exonerate" means acquit.

69. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Fallacy".

  1. Truth
  2. Misconception
  3. Failure
  4. Theory
Answer

B. Misconception "Fallacy" means misconception.

70. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Fortitude".

  1. Fortune
  2. Fortress
  3. Courage
  4. Cowardice
Answer

C. Courage "Fortitude" means courage.

71. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Garrulous".

  1. Talkative
  2. Silent
  3. Greedy
  4. Angry
Answer

A. Talkative "Garrulous" means talkative.

72. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Gregarious".

  1. Serious
  2. Greedy
  3. Sociable
  4. Solitary
Answer

C. Sociable "Gregarious" means sociable.

73. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Haughty".

  1. Hasty
  2. Humble
  3. Arrogant
  4. Hungry
Answer

C. Arrogant "Haughty" means arrogant.

74. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Impeccable".

  1. Faulty
  2. Flawless
  3. Expensive
  4. Impatient
Answer

B. Flawless "Impeccable" means flawless.

75. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Incessant".

  1. Unceasing
  2. Sudden
  3. Occasional
  4. Innocent
Answer

A. Unceasing "Incessant" means unceasing.

76. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Indolent".

  1. Industrious
  2. Lazy
  3. Painless
  4. Rude
Answer

B. Lazy "Indolent" means lazy.

77. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Insolent".

  1. Rude
  2. Poor
  3. Sleepy
  4. Respectful
Answer

A. Rude "Insolent" means rude.

78. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Lethargic".

  1. Deadly
  2. Logical
  3. Sluggish
  4. Energetic
Answer

C. Sluggish "Lethargic" means sluggish.

79. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Malevolent".

  1. Noisy
  2. Kind-hearted
  3. Spiteful
  4. Masculine
Answer

C. Spiteful "Malevolent" means spiteful.

80. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Mitigate".

  1. Aggravate
  2. Imitate
  3. Ease
  4. Migrate
Answer

C. Ease "Mitigate" means ease.

81. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Nonchalant".

  1. Ignorant
  2. Rude
  3. Unconcerned
  4. Anxious
Answer

C. Unconcerned "Nonchalant" means unconcerned.

82. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Obstinate".

  1. Obvious
  2. Flexible
  3. Hidden
  4. Stubborn
Answer

D. Stubborn "Obstinate" means stubborn.

83. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Opulent".

  1. Hopeful
  2. Shabby
  3. Luxurious
  4. Open
Answer

C. Luxurious "Opulent" means luxurious.

84. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Pragmatic".

  1. Talkative
  2. Practical
  3. Proud
  4. Idealistic
Answer

B. Practical "Pragmatic" means practical.

85. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Procrastinate".

  1. Delay
  2. Protest
  3. Hurry
  4. Predict
Answer

A. Delay "Procrastinate" means delay.

86. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Quell".

  1. Provoke
  2. Suppress
  3. Question
  4. Fill
Answer

B. Suppress "Quell" means suppress.

87. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ratify".

  1. Reject
  2. Repair
  3. Approve
  4. Calculate
Answer

C. Approve "Ratify" means approve.

88. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Sagacious".

  1. Sad
  2. Wise
  3. Brave
  4. Foolish
Answer

B. Wise "Sagacious" means wise.

89. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Spurious".

  1. Fake
  2. Sudden
  3. Genuine
  4. Spicy
Answer

A. Fake "Spurious" means fake.

90. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Tenacious".

  1. Yielding
  2. Persistent
  3. Tender
  4. Tense
Answer

B. Persistent "Tenacious" means persistent.

91. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ubiquitous".

  1. Rare
  2. Unknown
  3. Unique
  4. Found everywhere
Answer

D. Found everywhere "Ubiquitous" means found everywhere.

92. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Venerate".

  1. Despise
  2. Revere
  3. Vanish
  4. Ventilate
Answer

B. Revere "Venerate" means revere.

93. Choose the word closest in meaning to "Wane".

  1. Wait
  2. Decline
  3. Grow
  4. Wander
Answer

B. Decline "Wane" means decline.

94. Which word is closest in meaning to “meticulous”?

  1. careless
  2. hasty
  3. vague
  4. careful
Answer

D. careful Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.

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