TNPSC Group 2 / 2A - Vocabulary synonyms antonyms idioms phrasal verbs one word substitution and word formation. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which of the following is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Malicious B) Kind-hearted C) Cruel D) Selfish

2. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Fleeting B) Transient C) Permanent D) Short-lived

3. To 'bite the bullet' is an idiom that means:

A) To eat something unpleasant B) To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage C) To express anger verbally D) To avoid a responsibility

4. The phrasal verb 'look up to' means:

A) To search for something B) To visit someone C) To admire or respect someone D) To discover information

5. A person who is excessively interested in their own appearance is known as a:

A) Philanthropist B) Narcissist C) Altruist D) Misanthrope

6. Which word is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?

A) Rare B) Scarce C) Pervasive D) Limited

7. The antonym of 'gregarious' is:

A) Sociable B) Outgoing C) Reserved D) Friendly

8. If someone 'spills the beans', they:

A) Make a mess B) Reveal a secret C) Eat too quickly D) Fail at a task

9. What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean?

A) To surrender or stop trying B) To donate something C) To forgive someone D) To move forward

10. A collection of books is called a:

A) Gallery B) Library C) Archive D) Museum

11. Which word means 'having or showing great knowledge or learning'?

A) Ignorant B) Informed C) Erudite D) Uneducated

12. The antonym of 'audacity' is:

A) Boldness B) Courage C) Shyness D) Daring

13. To 'hit the nail on the head' means:

A) To be exactly right B) To cause damage C) To make a mistake D) To work hard

14. The phrasal verb 'put off' can mean:

A) To postpone or delay B) To turn on a device C) To finish a task D) To attract someone

15. Someone who studies the origin of words is a:

A) Geologist B) Biologist C) Etymologist D) Psychologist

16. Which word is a synonym for 'venerate'?

A) Despise B) Disrespect C) Revere D) Mock

17. The antonym of 'pessimistic' is:

A) Gloomy B) Dismal C) Hopeful D) Negative

18. To 'feel under the weather' means:

A) To be happy B) To be sick or unwell C) To be tired D) To be excited

19. The phrasal verb 'take over' means:

A) To return something B) To assume control or responsibility C) To begin a journey D) To understand something

20. A person who believes in and practices strict self-discipline, often for moral or spiritual reasons, is a:

A) Hedonist B) Epicurean C) Ascetic D) Libertine

21. Which word means 'intended to deceive or mislead'?

A) Honest B) Transparent C) Deceptive D) Genuine

22. The antonym of 'arduous' is:

A) Difficult B) Strenuous C) Easy D) Tiring

23. If you 'let the cat out of the bag', you:

A) Buy a pet B) Release a secret C) Start a fight D) Make a mistake

24. The phrasal verb 'call off' means:

A) To cancel B) To invite C) To telephone D) To resume

25. A place where money is coined or printed is a:

A) Bank B) Treasury C) Mint D) Exchange

26. Which word means 'extremely happy'?

A) Miserable B) Dejected C) Elated D) Sorrowful

27. The antonym of 'generous' is:

A) Kind B) Charitable C) Stingy D) Magnanimous

28. To 'break the ice' means:

A) To cause a coldness B) To start a conversation in a social setting C) To damage something frozen D) To end a friendship

29. The phrasal verb 'get along with' means:

A) To move forward B) To have a friendly relationship with C) To understand something D) To start a task

30. A person who is skilled in many different fields is a:

A) Specialist B) Novice C) Polymath D) Amateur

31. Which word is a synonym for 'fragile'?

A) Strong B) Sturdy C) Delicate D) Resilient

32. The antonym of 'vibrant' is:

A) Lively B) Energetic C) Dull D) Bright

33. If you 'burn the midnight oil', you:

A) Work late into the night B) Start a fire C) Sleep soundly D) Go to bed early

34. The phrasal verb 'run out of' means:

A) To have a surplus of B) To have no more of something C) To start a race D) To escape from

35. A statement that contradicts itself is called a:

A) Truism B) Paradox C) Proverb D) Cliché

36. Which word means 'showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously'?

A) Reverent B) Devout C) Sacrilegious D) Pious

37. The antonym of 'placid' is:

A) Calm B) Serene C) Peaceful D) Agitated

38. To 'make a long story short' means:

A) To tell a story in detail B) To summarize a story C) To forget the story D) To extend a story

39. The phrasal verb 'turn down' can mean:

A) To accept an offer B) To reject an offer C) To increase volume D) To switch on

40. A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain is:

A) Passionate B) Stoic C) Emotional D) Enthusiastic

41. Which word is a synonym for 'covert'?

A) Open B) Obvious C) Secret D) Public

42. The antonym of 'benevolent' is:

A) Kind B) Generous C) Cruel D) Friendly

43. If you 'add insult to injury', you:

A) Sooth someone's pain B) Make a bad situation worse C) Offer help D) Apologize sincerely

44. The phrasal verb 'set up' can mean:

A) To dismantle B) To establish or arrange C) To destroy D) To leave suddenly

45. A person who is always hopeful is:

A) Pessimist B) Realist C) Optimist D) Cynic

46. Which word means 'belonging to or occurring in the present day'?

A) Ancient B) Archaic C) Modern D) Historical

47. The antonym of 'transient' is:

A) Fleeting B) Temporary C) Eternal D) Short-lived

48. To 'throw in the towel' means:

A) To start a competition B) To admit defeat C) To win a prize D) To continue fighting

49. The phrasal verb 'bring about' means:

A) To prevent B) To cause or achieve C) To ignore D) To destroy

50. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions is a:

A) Altruist B) Egoist C) Philanthropist D) Humanitarian

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