Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz: English Vocabulary Practice
10 quick synonym and antonym questions of the kind set in SSC and bank exams, with the meaning of each word explained.
Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz: English Vocabulary Practice
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Spoilers! These are the Starter quiz’s answers. Easy, Medium, Hard and Mixed rounds show their own answers when you finish.
Choose the word most similar in meaning to ABUNDANT.
- Plentiful
- Scarce
- Modest
- Hollow
Answer: Plentiful. Abundant means existing in large quantities — plentiful. Scarce is its opposite.
▶ Watch the explanation (8:23) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word opposite in meaning to BENEVOLENT.
- Generous
- Malevolent
- Kindly
- Humane
Answer: Malevolent. Benevolent means well-meaning and kind; malevolent means wishing harm to others.
▶ Watch the explanation (1:06:58) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word most similar in meaning to CANDID.
- Frank
- Secretive
- Clever
- Timid
Answer: Frank. Candid means truthful and straightforward — frank.
▶ Watch the explanation (17:20) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word opposite in meaning to OBSCURE.
- Vague
- Hidden
- Ambiguous
- Evident
Answer: Evident. Obscure means unclear or hidden; evident means plain and clearly seen.
▶ Watch the explanation (31:05) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT.
- Careless
- Hardworking
- Talented
- Hesitant
Answer: Hardworking. Diligent means showing care and steady effort in one's work — hardworking.
▶ Watch the explanation (35:22) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word opposite in meaning to FRUGAL.
- Thrifty
- Economical
- Extravagant
- Prudent
Answer: Extravagant. Frugal means careful with money; extravagant means spending wastefully. Thrifty and economical are synonyms.
▶ Watch the explanation (25:48) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL.
- Short-lived
- Everlasting
- Ethereal
- Fragile
Answer: Short-lived. Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Ethereal (light, delicate) is a common trap.
▶ Watch the explanation (12:28) on YouTube, opens in a new tabChoose the word opposite in meaning to AUGMENT.
- Enlarge
- Diminish
- Amplify
- Expand
Answer: Diminish. Augment means to increase; diminish means to make or become smaller.
Choose the word most similar in meaning to LETHARGIC.
- Energetic
- Anxious
- Sluggish
- Lethal
Answer: Sluggish. Lethargic means lacking energy — sluggish. Lethal (deadly) only looks similar.
Choose the word opposite in meaning to METICULOUS.
- Precise
- Thorough
- Fastidious
- Careless
Answer: Careless. Meticulous means paying great attention to detail; careless is the opposite. The other three are near-synonyms.
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