SSC CAPFS and DP - vocabulary usage, synonyms and antonyms, word meanings Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Cruel B) Kind C) Selfish D) Angry

2. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Fleeting B) Temporary C) Eternal D) Brief

3. The word 'ubiquitous' means:

A) Rarely seen B) Found everywhere C) Extremely important D) Very small

4. Choose the synonym for 'gregarious'.

A) Shy B) Introverted C) Sociable D) Quiet

5. What is the meaning of the idiom 'bite the bullet'?

A) To eat something unpleasant B) To face a difficult situation with courage C) To avoid a responsibility D) To break something accidentally

6. Which word is an antonym of 'audacious'?

A) Bold B) Fearless C) Timid D) Brave

7. The word 'pernicious' means:

A) Beneficial B) Harmless C) Harmful D) Helpful

8. Identify the synonym for 'alleviate'.

A) Worsen B) Intensify C) Relieve D) Exacerbate

9. What is the meaning of 'prolific'?

A) Unproductive B) Abundant in production C) Scarce D) Infrequent

10. Choose the antonym for 'placid'.

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

11. The word 'salient' means:

A) Unimportant B) Conspicuous C) Hidden D) Minor

12. Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

A) Lazy B) Careless C) Industrious D) Negligent

13. What is the meaning of the phrase 'barking up the wrong tree'?

A) To be angry B) To be mistaken in one's approach or accusation C) To search in the right place D) To make a loud noise

14. Find the antonym of 'beneath'.

A) Above B) Below C) Under D) Down

15. The word 'capricious' means:

A) Consistent B) Predictable C) Erratic D) Stable

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

A) Current B) Modern C) Outdated D) New

17. What is the meaning of 'fortuitous'?

A) Planned B) Intentional C) Accidental and lucky D) Unfortunate

18. Choose the antonym for 'venerate'.

A) Respect B) Admire C) Despise D) Revere

19. The word 'esoteric' means:

A) Widely known B) Understood by few C) Simple D) Common

20. Which word is a synonym for 'mitigate'?

A) Aggravate B) Intensify C) Lessen D) Increase

21. What is the meaning of 'paradigm'?

A) An exception B) A standard or pattern C) A minor detail D) A specific instance

22. Find the antonym of 'austere'.

A) Simple B) Plain C) Ornate D) Severe

23. The word 'garrulous' means:

A) Silent B) Concise C) Talkative D) Quiet

24. Which word is a synonym for 'furtive'?

A) Open B) Honest C) Secretive D) Obvious

25. What is the meaning of 'perfunctory'?

A) Thorough B) Enthusiastic C) Done without real interest or effort D) Careful

26. Choose the antonym for 'beneath'.

A) Above B) Under C) Below D) Down

27. The word 'insipid' means:

A) Exciting B) Flavorful C) Bland D) Interesting

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

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

29. What is the meaning of 'deleterious'?

A) Beneficial B) Harmless C) Harmful D) Helpful

30. Find the antonym of 'paucity'.

A) Scarcity B) Lack C) Abundance D) Shortage

31. The word 'mendacious' means:

A) Truthful B) Honest C) Lying D) Sincere

32. Which word is a synonym for 'resilient'?

A) Fragile B) Weak C) Tough D) Vulnerable

33. What is the meaning of 'taciturn'?

A) Talkative B) Quiet C) Loud D) Chatty

34. Choose the antonym for 'ignominious'.

A) Shameful B) Glorious C) Disgraceful D) Humiliating

35. The word 'anachronism' means:

A) Something belonging to the present B) Something belonging to a different time period C) Something that is timeless D) Something that is very old

36. Which word is a synonym for 'perspicacious'?

A) Unintelligent B) Insightful C) Confused D) Dull

37. What is the meaning of 'chimerical'?

A) Realistic B) Practical C) Imaginary D) Tangible

38. Find the antonym of 'gregarious'.

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

39. The word 'pusillanimous' means:

A) Brave B) Courageous C) Cowardly D) Bold

40. Which word is a synonym for 'stagnant'?

A) Flowing B) Moving C) Motionless D) Active

41. What is the meaning of 'vicarious'?

A) Direct B) Personal C) Experienced through another D) First-hand

42. Choose the antonym for 'benevolent'.

A) Kind B) Generous C) Malicious D) Compassionate

43. The word 'ignoble' means:

A) Noble B) Honorable C) Shameful D) Respected

44. Which word is a synonym for 'ephemeral'?

A) Permanent B) Lasting C) Transient D) Enduring

45. What is the meaning of 'gregarious'?

A) Solitary B) Reserved C) Sociable D) Aloof

46. Find the antonym of 'assiduous'.

A) Diligent B) Industrious C) Careless D) Persistent

47. The word 'salutary' means:

A) Harmful B) Unpleasant C) Beneficial D) Detrimental

48. Which word is a synonym for 'deleterious'?

A) Advantageous B) Wholesome C) Damaging D) Restorative

49. What is the meaning of 'paradox'?

A) A logical truth B) A statement that contradicts itself but may be true C) A simple explanation D) A clear prediction

50. Choose the antonym for 'taciturn'.

A) Quiet B) Silent C) Reserved D) Loquacious

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