Synonyms MCQ Set 9

Choose the synonym of VEHEMENT

  • A. Mild
  • B. Calm
  • C. Intense (Answer)
  • D. Gentle

Vehement means showing strong feeling. Intense means extreme in degree or strength.

Choose the synonym of WANE

  • A. Grow
  • B. Increase
  • C. Diminish (Answer)
  • D. Expand

Wane means to decrease in vigour. Diminish means to make smaller or less.

Choose the synonym of EXONERATE

  • A. Blame
  • B. Convict
  • C. Acquit (Answer)
  • D. Punish

Exonerate means to absolve from blame. Acquit means to formally declare not guilty.

Choose the synonym of ALACRITY

  • A. Reluctance
  • B. Eagerness (Answer)
  • C. Laziness
  • D. Slowness

Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness. Eagerness means enthusiasm or readiness.

Choose the synonym of AMELIORATE

  • A. Worsen
  • B. Damage
  • C. Improve (Answer)
  • D. Harm

Ameliorate means to make something bad better. Improve means to make or become better.

Choose the synonym of CAPRICIOUS

  • A. Steady
  • B. Reliable
  • C. Whimsical (Answer)
  • D. Consistent

Capricious means given to sudden changes of mood. Whimsical means acting on impulse — both suggest unpredictability.

Choose the synonym of DESOLATE

  • A. Crowded
  • B. Lively
  • C. Barren (Answer)
  • D. Populated

Desolate means bleak emptiness. Barren means empty or lifeless.

Choose the synonym of FEROCIOUS

  • A. Gentle
  • B. Mild
  • C. Savage (Answer)
  • D. Tame

Ferocious means savagely fierce. Savage means fierce or cruel.

Choose the synonym of ZENITH

  • A. Nadir
  • B. Bottom
  • C. Peak (Answer)
  • D. Base

Zenith means the highest point. Peak also means the top or highest point of something.

Choose the synonym of YEARN

  • A. Dislike
  • B. Hate
  • C. Crave (Answer)
  • D. Ignore

Yearn means to have an intense longing. Crave means to feel a powerful desire.

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Synonyms — Set 9

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