English Questions: Antonyms and Synonyms Set – 4

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In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite meaning. Find out the two words which are the most nearly or same meaning.

1. A. tractable
   B. diligence
   C. stubborn
   D. recluse
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   tractable means easily handled or managed; stubborn means difficult to handle or manage
   
   
2. A. delirious
   B. manic
   C. sultry
   D. recluse
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 1)
   Explanation : B – A are synonyms
   delirious means marked by frenzied excitement, or manic
   
   
3. A. venerable
   B. hassle
   C. sailor
   D. sophomoric
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   venerable means impressive by reason of age; sophomoric means poorly informed and immature
   
   
4. A. subsumes
   B. futility
   C. solemnity
   D. gravity
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – C are synonyms
   solemnity means formal or ceremonious observance, or seriousness; gravity means dignity of bearing, or seriousness
   
   
5. A. condign
   B. condemn
   C. approbate
   D. trite
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are Antonyms
   to approbate means to approve or sanction; to condemn means to declare wrong or to convict
   
   
6. A. Stigmatised
   B. rebellion
   C. mutiny
   D. Vandalise
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 3)
   Explanation : C – B are synonyms
   mutiny means resistance to lawful authority, or rebellion
   
   
7. A. rancor
   B. condign
   C. anticipate
   D. accord
   1) B – A
   2) D – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : D – A are Antonyms
   rancor means bitter ill-will; one meaning of accord is balanced interrelationship, or harmony
   
   
8. A. latent
   B. odium
   C. circulum
   D. dormant
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – A
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 5)
   Explanation : D – A are synonyms
   latent means capable of becoming but not currently visible, or
   dormant
   
   
9. A. heedless
   B. diligent
   C. attentive
   D. imminent
   1) B – A
   2) C – A
   3) C – B
   4) B – D
   5) D – C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer – 2)
   Explanation : C – A are Antonyms
   heedless means inconsiderate or thoughtless; attentive means heedful or mindful of the comfort of others
   
   
10. A. Manifestations
    B. fellow
    C. enemy
    D. peer
    1) B – A
    2) C – A
    3) C – B
    4) B – D
    5) D – C
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : B – D are synonyms
    a peer is a person belonging to the same group; a fellow is an equal in rank, or a member of the same group