Synonyms or Antonyms MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Synonyms or Antonyms - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is: Option 1 (Corruption).

Key Points

• The word "malfeasance" refers to wrongful or illegal conduct, especially by a public official. (दुराचार)
  • Example: The mayor was removed from office due to allegations of malfeasance in awarding government contracts.
• "Corruption" refers to dishonest or fraudulent conduct, typically involving bribery or abuse of power. (भ्रष्टाचार)
  • Example: The anti-corruption unit has launched an investigation into the misuse of public funds by officials.
• Hence, the word "corruption" aligns perfectly with the context of the sentence, as it highlights wrongful practices at high levels of government.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1 (Corruption).

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Honesty (ईमानदारी): The quality of being truthful, fair, and free from deceit.
  • Example: Her honesty was evident in the way she admitted her mistake without hesitation.
• Mistake (गलती): An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
  • Example: It was a simple mistake that led to the error in calculations.
• Neglect (लापरवाही): Failure to care for something properly or giving insufficient attention.
  • Example: The garden had fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect.

The correct answer is: Generous.

Key Points

• The word "munificent" means extremely generous or giving a lot of money, time, or gifts. (उदार)
  • Example: The billionaire made a munificent donation to the local hospital to help upgrade its facilities.
• "Generous" refers to someone who is willing to give or share more than expected or usual; it is synonymous with munificent in this context. (उदार)
  • Example: She was generous with her time and helped everyone who needed assistance.
• Hence, we can infer that "Generous" is the most appropriate word to replace "munificent" in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Generous.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Meager (अल्प): Refers to something that is small in amount or not enough.
  • Example: The farmer's earnings were meager compared to the hard work he put in.
• Small (छोटा): Refers to something of little size or amount.
  • Example: She gave a small donation to the charity as she could not afford more.
• Reluctant (अनिच्छुक): Refers to someone who is unwilling or hesitant to do something.
  • Example: He was reluctant to speak up during the meeting as he feared criticism.

The correct answer is: Equivalent.

Key Points

• The word "Tantamount" means equivalent in value, effect, or significance. (समान, बराबर)
  • Example: His silence on the matter was tantamount to agreement.
• "Equivalent" refers to something that is equal to another in value, measure, force, or significance. (समान, बराबर)
  • Example: The two proposals are equivalent in cost but differ in scope.
• Hence, "equivalent" is the most appropriate replacement for "tantamount" in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Equivalent.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Less (कम): Smaller in amount, degree, or significance.
  • Example: She is less confident when speaking in public.
• Greater (बड़ा): Larger in size, amount, or significance.
  • Example: The greater challenge lies ahead in the project’s next phase.
• Different (अलग): Not the same as another.
  • Example: This design is quite different from the one we used last year.

The correct answer is: Option 3 (Skeptical).

Key Points

• The word "cynical" means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often showing a distrustful attitude toward human sincerity or integrity. (निंदक / संशयात्मक)
  • Example: She had a cynical belief that everyone in politics was only seeking personal gain.
• "Skeptical" refers to having doubts or being uncertain, especially about the truth of a particular claim or statement. (संदेहात्मक)
  • Example: He remained skeptical about the new project until he saw concrete results.
• In the context of the sentence, "skeptical" is the most appropriate improvement for "cynical," as it better conveys a doubtful attitude without the strong negativity implied by "cynical."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 (Skeptical).

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Idealistic (आदर्शवादी): Believing in or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
  • Example: His idealistic view of the world often clashed with the harsh realities of life.
• Hopeful (आशावादी): Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
  • Example: She was hopeful that the new policy would bring positive changes.
• Neutral (तटस्थ): Not supporting or favoring either side in a conflict or dispute.
  • Example: The mediator remained neutral during the heated negotiation.

The correct answer is: fussy.

Key Points

• The word "pedantic" refers to someone who is excessively concerned with formal rules and details, often in a way that is annoying. (पांडित्यपूर्ण)
  • Example: The professor's pedantic lectures about grammar bored the students.
• "Fussy" means showing excessive or anxious concern about details, often in a way that is nitpicky or difficult to please. (चिड़चिड़ा / अति सावधान)
  • Example: She is so fussy about how her desk is organized that even a slight mess irritates her.
• In this context, "fussy" is the most appropriate replacement for "pedantic" as it conveys a similar meaning of being overly concerned with details, which annoyed the team.

Therefore, the correct answer is: fussy.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Flexible (लचीला): Capable of bending easily without breaking or being open to change.
  • Example: A flexible schedule allows employees to work at their convenience.
• Practical (व्यावहारिक): Concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory.
  • Example: Her practical approach to problem-solving saved the company a lot of time and money.
• Friendly (दोस्ताना): Behaving in a kind and pleasant way towards others.
  • Example: The new teacher was very friendly, which made the students feel comfortable.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

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• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)

The correct answer is 'Conceited'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Modest' is 'Conceited'.
• Modest: not talking too much about your own abilities, good qualities, etc. [विनम्र, विनीत (अपनी क्षमताओं आदि का बखान न करने वाला)]
  • Example: She got the best results in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.
• Conceited: excessively proud of oneself; vain. (अहंकारी, घमंडी)
  • Example: He’s so conceited—he thinks he’s the best at everything!
     

Correct Answer: Conceited.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Unhappy: sad. (दुखी, खिन्‍न या उदास, दुखभरा, दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण)
  • Sullen: looking bad-tempered and not wanting to speak to people. [चिड़चिड़ा और उदासी भरा (लोगों से बोलने का अनिच्‍छुक); खिन्‍न]
  • Glum: sad and quiet. (उदास और चुपचाप)

The correct answer is ‘Unveil’.

Key Points

• Ensconce means ‘to establish or settle in a comfortable and safe place or take shelter’. ('एक आरामदायक और सुरक्षित स्थान पर स्थापित या बसना या आश्रय लेना'।)
• On the other hand, unveil means ‘uncover or remove a veil from someone to reveal’. ('किसी को प्रकट करने के लिए किसी पर से पर्दा हटाना या हटाना'।)

Hence, the two words have opposite meanings.

Additional Information

• Establish means ‘to set up on a firm or permanent basis’ (एक फर्म या स्थायी आधार पर स्थापित करने के लिए ')
• Impudence means ‘the quality of being impudent’ (निर्लज्जता; अक्खड़तापूर्ण वचन; अविवेचना; अक्खड़पन)
• Request means ‘an act of asking politely or formally for something.’ ('किसी चीज़ के लिए विनम्रतापूर्वक या औपचारिक रूप से पूछने का कार्य।')

The correct answer is coldness.

Key Points

• Hospitality: looking after guests and being friendly and welcoming towards them. आतिथ्‍य-सत्‍कार, मेहमाननवाज़ी
• Coldness: the lack of warm feelings; unfriendly behaviour. स्‍नेहहीनता; अमित्रतापूर्ण या उदासीन व्‍यवहार
• Thus, the most appropriate antonym of the given word is option 3.

Additional Information

• Complaint: a statement that you are not satisfied with something. शिकायत, असंतोष का कारण
• Cordiality: sincere affection and kindness. आत्मीयता
• Wrathful: full of or characterized by intense anger. प्रकोप

The correct answer is 'Prevent'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Avert' is 'Prevent'.
• Avert: to prevent something unpleasant. (अप्रिय घटना को घटने से रोक लेना; अप्रिय स्थिति का निवारण करना, टालना)
  • Example: The accident could have been averted.
  • Synonyms: forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off
  • Near Antonyms: nurture, promote, allow, leave, let, permit
• Prevent: to stop something from happening or to stop somebody from doing something. (किसी बात को होने न देना या किसी को कोई काम करने से रोक देना)
  • Example: This accident could have been prevented.
  • Synonyms: avert, forestall, head off, help, obviate, preclude, stave off
  • Antonyms: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further
     

Correct Answer: Prevent.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Face: the front part of your head; the expression that is shown on it. (चेहरा; चेहरे का भाव)
  • Confront: come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent. (किसी मुसीबत का या अप्रिय स्थिति का सामना करना या सामना करवाना; के आमने-सामने होना, मुक़ाबला करना)
  • Permit: to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. (किसी बात की अनुमति देना या कोई बात होने देना)

The correct answer is 'Yielding'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate antonym of the given word 'Tenacious' is 'Yielding'.
• Tenacious: not likely to give up or let something go; determined. (आसानी से हार न मानने वाला; दृढ़निश्‍चय)
  • Example: She is very tenacious and will work hard and long to achieve objectives.
• Yielding: inclined to give in; submissive; compliant. (किसी के सामने झुक जाना, किसी की बात मान लेना)
  • Example: The government refused to yield to the hostage takers’ demands.
     

Correct Answer: Yielding.

Additional Information

• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Persistent: determined to continue doing something even though people say that you are wrong or that you cannot do it. [(लोगों द्वारा मना या निरुत्‍साहित किए जाने के बावजूद) किसी काम को करते रहने के लिए कृत संकल्‍प]
  • Relentless: not stopping or changing. (लगातार, अनवरत, निरंतर)
  • Steadfast: faithful and loyal; not changing in your attitudes or aims. [विश्‍वसनीय एवं निष्‍ठावान, वफ़ादार; (अपने लक्ष्‍य या रूख़ में) स्थिर, अडिग, अटल]

The correct answer is "Arrogant."
Key Points 

• Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
  • "Servile" means excessively willing to please or obey others.
    • Example: He bowed his head in a servile manner.
  • "Arrogant" means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
    • Example: He is a very arrogant and rude person.
• Thus, it is clear that "arrogant" is the opposite of "servile."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.Additional Information

• In option 2, Sheepish means showing embarrassment or shame.
• In option 3, Bickering means engaging in petty, often prolonged, arguments or quarrels.
• In option 4, Cunning means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Hinglish

• "Servile" का मतलब होता है दूसरों की खुशी या आज्ञा का अत्यन्त पालन करने के लिए तत्पर होना। 
• "Arrogant" का अर्थ होता है अपनी महत्वभूता या योग्यताओं का अत्यधिक आकलन करने वाला। 
• "Sheepish" का अर्थ है शर्म या संकोच दिखाना। ("Sheepish" means showing embarrassment or shame.)
• "Bickering" इस शब्द का अर्थ है छोटी-छोटी बातों पर झगड़ना या विवाद करना। ("Bickering" means arguing or quarreling about petty matters.)
• "Cunning" का मतलब होता है कपट या धोखे से अपने उद्देश्य को प्राप्त करने में कुशलता दिखाना। ("Cunning" means having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.)

The correct answer is "Misconstruction."

Key Points 

• The question asks for an antonym of the underlined word.
• The underlined word is 'adage.'
• "Adage" means a saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use (एक पुरानी और प्रसिद्ध कहावत जो एक आम सच्चाई को व्यक्त करती है।).
  • Example: He remembered the old adage, "Look before you leap."
• The word "misconstruction" means a false interpretation of evidence , facts, etc.
  • Example: Any misconstruction of these terms could lead to errors of law.
• Thus, it can be concluded that the word "misconstruction" is the antonym of the word "adage."

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information

• Rebuke means to scold or criticize someone.
• Dare means to challenge someone to do something risky or difficult.
• Addiction means a strong dependence on a substance or activity.

Hinglish

• Misconstruction: ग़लतफ़हमी
• Rebuke: फटकार
• Dare: हिम्मत
• Addiction: लत