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Synonyms MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Solve 30 Synonyms questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.
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Q1The trek across the mountain pass proved arduous for every member of the group. Select the SYNONYM of the word ARDUOUS.
Arduous means requiring great effort; hard or difficult. In the trek context, difficult matches that sense of strenuous demand.
Q2The chemist preferred EMPIRICAL results to pure speculation. Select the SYNONYM of the word EMPIRICAL.
Empirical means based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory alone. Experimental is the standard synonym in this register. Theoretical, speculative, and abstract move away from data-led evidence.
Q3Select the SYNONYM of the word ‘meticulous’ in the sentence: The archivist was meticulous when cataloguing the fragile manuscripts.
Meticulous means extremely careful and precise about detail. Thorough is the synonym that matches this sense. Hasty and careless are opposites, while imaginative concerns creativity rather than painstaking accuracy.
Q4The manager's morose reply dampened spirits during the staff briefing. Select the SYNONYM of the word 'morose'.
Morose means gloomily silent or ill-humoured. Sullen is the closest synonym among the options, sharing that withdrawn, bad-tempered mood.
Q5Select the SYNONYM of the word ‘equanimity’ in the sentence: Despite the sudden alarm, the captain kept his equanimity and guided the vessel safely to harbour.
Equanimity means calmness and evenness of mind, especially in a difficult moment. Composure is the nearest synonym here; agitation pulls the other way, while arrogance and enthusiasm name different qualities.
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6Select the SYNONYM of the word ‘obsolete’ in the sentence: The railway board declared steam locomotives obsolete once electric engines took over the main routes.
7The passengers were grateful for the driver's calm handling of the mountain road. Select the SYNONYM of the word 'grateful'.
8Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word 'sanguine' as used in the sentence. The botanist remained sanguine about the trial crop despite early setbacks.
9The examiner gave only a perfunctory glance at the dense research manuscript. Select the SYNONYM of the word 'perfunctory'.
10Select the SYNONYM of the word ANXIOUS. The passengers grew anxious as the ferry neared the stormy coast.
11The chemist tried to elucidate the reaction mechanism for the trainees. Select the SYNONYM of the word ELUCIDATE.
12The diligent student revised every chapter before the examination. Select the SYNONYM of the word 'diligent'.
13Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word 'seasoned' as used in the sentence. The seasoned climber guided the novices safely across the glacier.
14Select the SYNONYM of the phrase ‘bound to’ in the sentence: The laboratory report concluded that further aftershocks were bound to follow.
15The pilgrims faced an ARDUOUS climb across the mountain pass. Select the SYNONYM of the word ARDUOUS.