Synonyms MCQ Set 13

Choose the synonym of AUSTERE

  • A. Lenient
  • B. Indulgent
  • C. Stern (Answer)
  • D. Lax

Austere means severe or strict in manner or attitude. Stern means serious and strict.

Choose the synonym of CONDONE

  • A. Condemn
  • B. Denounce
  • C. Overlook (Answer)
  • D. Criticise

Condone means to accept behaviour that is considered wrong. Overlook means to fail to notice or deliberately not see.

Choose the synonym of DEXTEROUS

  • A. Clumsy
  • B. Awkward
  • C. Skillful (Answer)
  • D. Inept

Dexterous means having or showing skill in physical movement. Skillful means having great ability.

Choose the synonym of EXUBERANT

  • A. Reserved
  • B. Subdued
  • C. Enthusiastic (Answer)
  • D. Indifferent

Exuberant means full of energy and excitement. Enthusiastic means showing intense enjoyment or interest.

Choose the synonym of FRIVOLOUS

  • A. Serious
  • B. Weighty
  • C. Trivial (Answer)
  • D. Grave

Frivolous means not having any serious purpose. Trivial means of little importance.

Choose the synonym of GULLIBLE

  • A. Skeptical
  • B. Shrewd
  • C. Naive (Answer)
  • D. Suspicious

Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something. Naive means showing a lack of experience or judgment.

Choose the synonym of HAPHAZARD

  • A. Organised
  • B. Systematic
  • C. Random (Answer)
  • D. Methodical

Haphazard means lacking order or organisation. Random also means done without method or conscious decision.

Choose the synonym of IMMINENT

  • A. Distant
  • B. Remote
  • C. Impending (Answer)
  • D. Unlikely

Imminent means about to happen. Impending also means about to happen soon.

Choose the synonym of JOCULAR

  • A. Solemn
  • B. Serious
  • C. Humorous (Answer)
  • D. Grave

Jocular means fond of joking, humorous. Humorous means causing laughter and amusement.

Choose the synonym of LETHAL

  • A. Harmless
  • B. Safe
  • C. Deadly (Answer)
  • D. Benign

Lethal means sufficient to cause death. Deadly means capable of causing death.

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Synonyms — Set 13

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