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English Vocabulary MCQs on synonyms, antonyms, meanings and one-word substitutions.
Vocabulary questions ask for the meaning of a word, a word with the same or opposite meaning, or one word for a phrase. Read a few new words every day.
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Practice MCQs
1. Choose the synonym of “big”.
- Tiny
- Large
- Weak
- Thin
Answer: B. Large
Large means big.
Large means big.
2. Choose the antonym of “brave”.
- Bold
- Fearless
- Cowardly
- Strong
Answer: C. Cowardly
Cowardly is the opposite of brave.
Cowardly is the opposite of brave.
3. Choose the synonym of “rapid”.
- Slow
- Quick
- Late
- Heavy
Answer: B. Quick
Rapid means quick.
Rapid means quick.
4. Choose the antonym of “ancient”.
- Old
- Modern
- Historic
- Past
Answer: B. Modern
Modern is the opposite of ancient.
Modern is the opposite of ancient.
5. Choose the synonym of “happy”.
- Sad
- Angry
- Joyful
- Tired
Answer: C. Joyful
Joyful means happy.
Joyful means happy.
6. “Abundant” means:
- Rare
- Plentiful
- Tiny
- Broken
Answer: B. Plentiful
Abundant means more than enough.
Abundant means more than enough.
7. Choose the antonym of “generous”.
- Kind
- Stingy
- Helpful
- Polite
Answer: B. Stingy
Stingy means unwilling to give.
Stingy means unwilling to give.
8. “Benevolent” means:
- Cruel
- Lazy
- Kind
- Angry
Answer: C. Kind
Benevolent means kind and helpful.
Benevolent means kind and helpful.
9. “Arduous” means:
- Easy
- Difficult
- Funny
- Quick
Answer: B. Difficult
Arduous means very difficult and tiring.
Arduous means very difficult and tiring.
10. Choose the antonym of “expand”.
- Grow
- Increase
- Contract
- Spread
Answer: C. Contract
Contract means to become smaller.
Contract means to become smaller.
11. One word for “a person who loves books”:
- Bibliophile
- Philatelist
- Optimist
- Pedestrian
Answer: A. Bibliophile
A bibliophile loves books.
A bibliophile loves books.
12. “Candid” means:
- Hidden
- Honest and frank
- Sweet
- Proud
Answer: B. Honest and frank
A candid person speaks honestly.
A candid person speaks honestly.
13. Choose the antonym of “victory”.
- Win
- Success
- Defeat
- Triumph
Answer: C. Defeat
Defeat is the opposite of victory.
Defeat is the opposite of victory.
14. “Reluctant” means:
- Eager
- Unwilling
- Ready
- Calm
Answer: B. Unwilling
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant.
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant.
15. One word for “the study of birds”:
- Ornithology
- Biology
- Geology
- Zoology
Answer: A. Ornithology
Ornithology is the study of birds.
Ornithology is the study of birds.
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