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Synonyms Test E

Description: challenging questions to test your vocabulary and knowledge
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Earthly

  1. Marine

  2. Aquatic

  3. Alien

  4. Terrestrial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Terrestrial Earthly means relating to Earth as in terrestrial. Marine is related to sea Aquatic is related to water Alien is opposite of Earthly.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Eager

  1. Despondent

  2. Repudiate

  3. Fervent

  4. Apparent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Fervent Eager means keen or ardent in feeling or desire to do something.  Despodent means hopelessness. Repudiate means to abjure  Fervent means enthusiastic or ardent Apparent means readily seen

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Earn

  1. Repeat

  2. Delve

  3. Gain

  4. Precede


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Gain Earn means to gain something Repeat means to say or do something again Delve means to investigate Precede means to go before or lead

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Eccentric

  1. Whimsical

  2. Phony

  3. Splendid

  4. Gross


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Both eccentric and whimsical mean erratic or abnormal. Phony means fake. Splendid means magnificent. Gross means massive or big.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Ebullient

  1. Livid

  2. Elated

  3. Quaint

  4. Inquisitive


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ebullient means extremely happy or elated. Livid means gloomy. Quaint means strange or unusual. Inquisitive means eager.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Eavesdrop

  1. Maroon

  2. Tepid

  3. Overhear

  4. Overcome


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Overhear Eavesdrop means to listen without permission or overhear Maroon means isolate Tepid means lukewarm Overcome means to conquer or defeat

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Ecstasy

  1. Euphoria

  2. Germane

  3. Preamble

  4. Prosaic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Euphoria is synonymous with ecstacy. Both mean rapturous delight. Germane means closely related. Preamble is the introductory statement Prosaic means commonplace

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Ejection

  1. Fraternize

  2. Vehemence

  3. Repulsion

  4. Expulsion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ejection means the action of forcing someone to leave a place or position; expulsion. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Ecumenical

  1. Trepidation

  2. Universal

  3. Creole

  4. Atrocious


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Universal Ecumenical means universal or general Trepidation means agitation Creole means a person of mixed black and European ancestry Atrocious means extremely cruel

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Effusion

  1. Suppressing

  2. Outpouring

  3. Dormant

  4. Extinct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Outpouring Effusion means outpouring

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Eerie

  1. Mysterious

  2. Synonymous

  3. Superficial

  4. Estranged


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Mysterious Eerie means uncanny, spooky or mysterious

 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Emancipate

  1. Emanate

  2. Liberate

  3. Waft

  4. Whirl


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Emancipate means to liberate or set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Effervescence

  1. Lamination

  2. Garrulous

  3. Primitive

  4. Bubbling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Bubbling Effervescence means to give off bubbles of gas or bubbling

 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Egregious

  1. Zealous

  2. Prestigious

  3. Deplorable

  4. Humane


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It means outstandingly bad; shocking. So, deplorable (very bad) is the correct synonym.  

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Egoist

  1. Narcissist

  2. Liberal

  3. Freethinker

  4. Humanist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Narcissist Egoist means selfish or self-centered Narcissist means vain and selfish

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Eloquent

  1. Articulate

  2. Pristine

  3. Valuable

  4. Reckless


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eloquent means having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech. Articulate means using language easily and fluently. So, it is the closest in meaning to 'eloquent'. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Embellish

  1. Adorn

  2. Cryptic

  3. Unravel

  4. Empower


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embellish means to to beautify by or as if by ornamentation; ornament; adorn.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Embargo

  1. Prohibition

  2. Penalize

  3. Repentent

  4. Guilty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embargo means an order of a government prohibiting the movement of merchant ships into or out of its ports.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Elude

  1. Eradicate

  2. Eschew

  3. Evade

  4. Eternal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elude and evade both mean to escape.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Elastic

  1. Turbid

  2. Rigid

  3. Supple

  4. Tepid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elastic means flexible and adaptable. Supple means  bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible. Turbid means thick or dense, as smoke or clouds. Rigid means stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible. Tepid means moderately warm; lukewarm. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Elocution

  1. Elementary

  2. Diction

  3. Verbose

  4. Reticent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Elocution means a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public. Diction means style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words. Verbose means using or expressed in more words than are needed. Reticent means isposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Embrace

  1. Await

  2. Welcome

  3. Decline

  4. Politeness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Embrace means to take or receive gladly or eagerly; accept willingly: welcome.

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Elucidation

  1. Explanation

  2. Fermentation

  3. Espouse

  4. Scrupulous


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elucidation means explanation that makes something clear; clarification. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given phrase.

Elysian

  1. Prosaic

  2. Cerebral

  3. Incriminating

  4. Divine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Elysian means relating to or characteristic of heaven or paradise. So, divine is the correct synonym. 

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Embroil

  1. Invite

  2. Endogamy

  3. Entangle

  4. Agonize


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Embroil means to throw into confusion; complicate. Entangle means to confuse or perplex. 

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