English Synonyms MCQS

Elusive means evasive; hard to catch or pin down.

• Correct answer - evasive: it has the same meaning as Elusive.
• eloping: running away to marry - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elusive.
• simple: easy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elusive.
• deadly: causing death - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elusive.

Emancipate means to set free.

• Correct answer - liberate: it has the same meaning as Emancipate.
• enslave: to make a slave - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emancipate.
• frustrate: to thwart - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emancipate.
• debilitate: to weaken - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emancipate.

Eminent means famous and respected.

• Correct answer - famous: it has the same meaning as Eminent.
• delectable: delicious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Eminent.
• purposeful: having a goal - wrong, it does not mean the same as Eminent.
• curious: eager to know - wrong, it does not mean the same as Eminent.

Emission means a discharge.

• Correct answer - discharge: it has the same meaning as Emission.
• allow: to permit - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emission.
• leaving: departing - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emission.
• warning: a caution - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emission.

Emolument means payment or salary received for work.

• Correct answer - remuneration: it has the same meaning as Emolument.
• allegation: an unproved claim - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emolument.
• indulgence: giving in to desires - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emolument.
• assuaging: soothing - wrong, it does not mean the same as Emolument.

Enchanted means fascinated.

• Correct answer - fascinated: it has the same meaning as Enchanted.
• fatigue: tiredness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Enchanted.
• flattered: praised excessively - wrong, it does not mean the same as Enchanted.
• repulsed: driven back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Enchanted.

Endeavour means effort.

• Correct answer - effort: it has the same meaning as Endeavour.
• intrude: to enter uninvited - wrong, it does not mean the same as Endeavour.
• strengthen: to make stronger - wrong, it does not mean the same as Endeavour.
• captivate: to charm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Endeavour.

Duplicity means hypocrisy; double-dealing.

• Correct answer - hypocrisy: it has the same meaning as Duplicity.
• candour: frankness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Duplicity.
• two-pronged spear: a spear with two points - wrong, it does not mean the same as Duplicity.
• mimeograph: a duplicating machine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Duplicity.

Dynamic means energetic.

• Correct answer - energetic: it has the same meaning as Dynamic.
• necessary: needed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dynamic.
• pure: unmixed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dynamic.
• strong: powerful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dynamic.

Economise means to save.

• Correct answer - save: it has the same meaning as Economise.
• squander: to waste - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.
• spoil: to pamper or ruin - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.
• channelise: to direct into a channel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Economise.

Effusive means overly emotional in expression.

• Correct answer - overly emotional: it has the same meaning as Effusive.
• confused: bewildered - wrong, it does not mean the same as Effusive.
• easily offended: quick to take offence - wrong, it does not mean the same as Effusive.
• misleading: giving a false impression - wrong, it does not mean the same as Effusive.

Elated means joyful.

• Correct answer - joyful: it has the same meaning as Elated.
• drooping: hanging down - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elated.
• respectful: showing regard - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elated.
• debased: lowered in value - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elated.

Elucidate means to clarify.

• Correct answer - clarify: it has the same meaning as Elucidate.
• obscure: unclear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elucidate.
• recall: to remember or call back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elucidate.
• remind: to prompt memory - wrong, it does not mean the same as Elucidate.

Doldrums means a state of stagnation or low spirits.

• Correct answer - stagnation: it has the same meaning as Doldrums.
• richness: wealth or fullness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Doldrums.
• frustration: annoyance at being blocked - wrong, it does not mean the same as Doldrums.
• ebullience: bubbling enthusiasm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Doldrums.

Dreadful means horrible.

• Correct answer - horrible: it has the same meaning as Dreadful.
• poisonous: containing poison - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dreadful.
• lifeless: without life - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dreadful.
• illusory: based on illusion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dreadful.

Dubious means doubtful.

• Correct answer - doubtful: it has the same meaning as Dubious.
• external: outside - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dubious.
• straight: not bent - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dubious.
• sincere: genuine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dubious.

Dissent means to disagree.

• Correct answer - disagree: it has the same meaning as Dissent.
• impose: to force upon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dissent.
• disdain: scorn - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dissent.
• disappear: to vanish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dissent.

Distinct means clear; plainly recognisable.

• Correct answer - clear: it has the same meaning as Distinct.
• manage: to handle - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distinct.
• divide: to split - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distinct.
• supreme: highest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distinct.

Distress means agony; great suffering.

• Correct answer - agony: it has the same meaning as Distress.
• harass: to trouble repeatedly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distress.
• distract: to divert attention - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distress.
• delirium: a state of confused excitement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Distress.

Divulge means to reveal.

• Correct answer - reveal: it has the same meaning as Divulge.
• look: to direct one's eyes - wrong, it does not mean the same as Divulge.
• deride: to mock - wrong, it does not mean the same as Divulge.
• refuse: to decline or reject - wrong, it does not mean the same as Divulge.

Diffidence means timidity; lack of self-confidence.

• Correct answer - timidity: it has the same meaning as Diffidence.
• indifference: lack of interest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.
• indolence: laziness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.
• ignorance: lack of knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diffidence.

Disconcert means to confuse or unsettle.

• Correct answer - to confuse: it has the same meaning as Disconcert.
• to sing in harmony: to sing together in tune - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disconcert.
• cancel a programme: to call off a schedule - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disconcert.
• to pretend: to make believe - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disconcert.

Discrete means separate and distinct.

• Correct answer - separate: it has the same meaning as Discrete.
• inconsiderate: thoughtless - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discrete.
• charming: delightful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discrete.
• different: unlike - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discrete.

Discriminate means to distinguish.

• Correct answer - distinguish: it has the same meaning as Discriminate.
• dispose: to get rid of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discriminate.
• decide: to make a choice - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discriminate.
• absolve: to free from blame - wrong, it does not mean the same as Discriminate.

Disparity means a difference.

• Correct answer - difference: it has the same meaning as Disparity.
• argumentation: reasoned debate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disparity.
• harmony: agreement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disparity.
• belittlement: making someone feel small - wrong, it does not mean the same as Disparity.