Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
1. What is the synonym of “Upright”?
(a) Dishonest
(b) Honest
(c) Weak
(d) Careless
Answer:
(b) Honest
Explanation:
“Upright” means morally good, honest, and honorable. Therefore, “Honest” is the correct synonym.
2. What is the synonym of “Vacant”?
(a) Occupied
(b) Empty
(c) Busy
(d) Full
Answer:
(b) Empty
Explanation:
“Vacant” means not filled or occupied. Hence, “Empty” is the closest synonym.
3. What is the synonym of “Weary”?
(a) Energetic
(b) Active
(c) Tired
(d) Cheerful
Answer:
(c) Tired
Explanation:
“Weary” means feeling tired or exhausted. Therefore, “Tired” is correct.
4. What is the synonym of “Yearn”?
(a) Dislike
(b) Ignore
(c) Desire
(d) Forget
Answer:
(c) Desire
Explanation:
“Yearn” means to strongly desire or long for something. Hence, “Desire” is the correct synonym.
5. What is the synonym of “Zeal”?
(a) Laziness
(b) Enthusiasm
(c) Sadness
(d) Fear
Answer:
(b) Enthusiasm
Explanation:
“Zeal” means great enthusiasm or passion toward something. Therefore, “Enthusiasm” is correct.
6. What is the synonym of “Agile”?
(a) Slow
(b) Active
(c) Weak
(d) Heavy
Answer:
(b) Active
Explanation:
“Agile” means able to move quickly and easily. Hence, “Active” is the closest synonym.
7. What is the synonym of “Bleak”?
(a) Hopeful
(b) Bright
(c) Gloomy
(d) Pleasant
Answer:
(c) Gloomy
Explanation:
“Bleak” means cold, empty, or depressing. Therefore, “Gloomy” is correct.
8. What is the synonym of “Compact”?
(a) Large
(b) Tiny
(c) Small
(d) Loose
Answer:
(c) Small
Explanation:
“Compact” means small and efficiently arranged. Hence, “Small” is the correct synonym.
9. What is the synonym of “Dainty”?
(a) Delicate
(b) Rough
(c) Huge
(d) Strong
Answer:
(a) Delicate
Explanation:
“Dainty” means delicate, pretty, or small. Therefore, “Delicate” is the closest synonym.
10. What is the synonym of “Elastic”?
(a) Flexible
(b) Rigid
(c) Hard
(d) Fixed
Answer:
(a) Flexible
Explanation:
“Elastic” means able to stretch and return to shape, or flexible. Hence, “Flexible” is correct.