Synonyms MCQ Set 15

Choose the synonym of OBFUSCATE

  • A. Clarify
  • B. Illuminate
  • C. Obscure (Answer)
  • D. Explain

Obfuscate means to render something unclear or unintelligible. Obscure means to make something difficult to understand.

Choose the synonym of PERFIDIOUS

  • A. Loyal
  • B. Faithful
  • C. Treacherous (Answer)
  • D. Trustworthy

Perfidious means deceitful and untrustworthy. Treacherous also means guilty of betrayal.

Choose the synonym of QUIXOTIC

  • A. Practical
  • B. Realistic
  • C. Idealistic (Answer)
  • D. Pragmatic

Quixotic means extremely idealistic and unrealistic. Idealistic means having high, often impractical, ideals.

Choose the synonym of RECONDITE

  • A. Clear
  • B. Lucid
  • C. Abstruse (Answer)
  • D. Simple

Recondite means little known or abstruse. Abstruse also means difficult to understand.

Choose the synonym of SANCTIMONIOUS

  • A. Humble
  • B. Modest
  • C. Self-righteous (Answer)
  • D. Unassuming

Sanctimonious means making a show of being morally superior to others. Self-righteous means having a strong belief in one's own righteousness.

Choose the synonym of TRUCULENT

  • A. Peaceable
  • B. Docile
  • C. Aggressive (Answer)
  • D. Meek

Truculent means eager or quick to argue or fight. Aggressive also means ready to attack or confront.

Choose the synonym of UNCTUOUS

  • A. Sincere
  • B. Genuine
  • C. Fawning (Answer)
  • D. Candid

Unctuous means excessively flattering in an insincere way. Fawning means displaying exaggerated flattery.

Choose the synonym of VITUPERATIVE

  • A. Complimentary
  • B. Flattering
  • C. Abusive (Answer)
  • D. Praising

Vituperative means bitter and abusive. Abusive means using harsh, insulting language.

Choose the synonym of WISTFUL

  • A. Content
  • B. Satisfied
  • C. Yearning (Answer)
  • D. Indifferent

Wistful means having a feeling of vague or regretful longing. Yearning means having an intense feeling of longing.

Choose the synonym of ZEALOT

  • A. Skeptic
  • B. Moderate
  • C. Fanatic (Answer)
  • D. Apathetic

Zealot means a person who is fanatical about a cause. Fanatic means a person filled with excessive enthusiasm for something.

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Synonyms — Set 15

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