A synonym is a word or phrase, which means the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language. There are questions on Synonyms under Verbal section in various entrance and competitive exams. Here we have provided variety of questions from verbal ability section on synonyms.
Practice Questions For Synonyms
Q1) Prolong
A) inquire
B) wax
C) wait
D) extend
Solution :
Q2) Aloof
A) reserved
B) tidy
C) slope
D) foolish
Solution :
Q3) Modest
A) humble
B) clever
C) current
D) rag
Solution :
Q4) Drag
A) sleepy
B) crush
C) pull
D) proud
Solution :
Q5) Fostering
A) Safeguarding
B) Neglecting
C) Ignoring
D) Nurturing
Solution :
Neglecting : fail to care for properly.
Ignoring : refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Nurturing : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.
Synonym of Fostering is Nurturing.
Q6) Propel
A) Drive
B) Jettison
C) Burst
D) Modify
Solution :
Burst : break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.
Modify : make partial or minor changes to (something).
Drive : propel or carry along by force in a specified direction.
Propel : carry along by force in a specified direction.
Synonym of Propel is Drive.
Q7) Massive
A) Strong
B) Little
C) Gaping
D) Huge
Solution :
Little : small in size, amount, or degree.
Gaping : wide open.
Huge : extremely large; enormous.
Massive : exceptionally large.
Synonym of Massive is Huge.
Q8) Stumbling Block
A) Frustration
B) Advantage
C) Hurdle
D) Fallout
Solution :
Advantage : a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.
Fallout : the adverse results of a situation or action.
Hurdle : one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.
Stumbling Block : a circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation.
Synonym of Stumbling Block is Hurdle.
Q9) Defer
A) Indifferent
B) Defy
C) Differ
D) Postpone
Solution :
Defy : openly resist or refuse to obey.
Differ : be unlike or dissimilar.
Postpone : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
Defer : put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
Synonym of Defer is Postpone.
Q10) Cease
A) Begin
B) Stop
C) Create
D) Dull
Solution :
Create : bring (something) into existence.
Dull : lacking interest or excitement.
Stop : come to an end, cease to happen.
Cease : come to an end, cease to happen.
Synonym of Cease is Stop.
