English Synonyms MCQS

Dispassionate means detached; free from emotion.

• Correct answer - detached: it has the same meaning as Dispassionate.
• vague: unclear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dispassionate.
• immoral: against moral standards - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dispassionate.
• scatter: to spread widely - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dispassionate.

Detrimental means harmful.

• Correct answer - harmful: it has the same meaning as Detrimental.
• outrageous: shocking - wrong, it does not mean the same as Detrimental.
• indicative: serving as a sign - wrong, it does not mean the same as Detrimental.
• ingenious: clever and inventive - wrong, it does not mean the same as Detrimental.

Deterrent means something that checks or discourages.

• Correct answer - check: it has the same meaning as Deterrent.
• distinctive: clearly different - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.
• injurious: harmful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.
• fiendish: devilishly cruel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Deterrent.

Devoid means lacking; deficient.

• Correct answer - deficient: it has the same meaning as Devoid.
• endowed: blessed with a gift or quality - wrong, it does not mean the same as Devoid.
• inept: clumsy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Devoid.
• invalid: not valid - wrong, it does not mean the same as Devoid.

Dexterous means skilful with the hands or mind.

• Correct answer - skilful: it has the same meaning as Dexterous.
• honest: truthful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dexterous.
• just: fair - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dexterous.
• dangerous: likely to cause harm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dexterous.

Dicker means to bargain.

• Correct answer - to bargain: it has the same meaning as Dicker.
• to waver: to hesitate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dicker.
• to instigate: to provoke - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dicker.
• to complain: to express dissatisfaction - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dicker.

Diction means manner of speaking or pronouncing words.

• Correct answer - manner of pronouncing words: it has the same meaning as Diction.
• edition: a version of a publication - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diction.
• research: systematic investigation - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diction.
• command: an order - wrong, it does not mean the same as Diction.

Despotic means tyrannical.

• Correct answer - tyrannical: it has the same meaning as Despotic.
• inflexible: unbending - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despotic.
• destructive: causing destruction - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despotic.
• fearless: without fear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despotic.

Debase means to disgrace or lower in quality.

• Correct answer - disgrace: it has the same meaning as Debase.
• elevate: to raise - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.
• hamper: to hinder - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.
• impassive: showing no emotion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.

Decipher means to decode.

• Correct answer - to decode: it has the same meaning as Decipher.
• to be precise: to be exact - wrong, it does not mean the same as Decipher.
• to swindle: to cheat - wrong, it does not mean the same as Decipher.
• to add to: to increase - wrong, it does not mean the same as Decipher.

Defraud means to cheat.

• Correct answer - to cheat: it has the same meaning as Defraud.
• to undress: to remove clothes - wrong, it does not mean the same as Defraud.
• insult: to offend - wrong, it does not mean the same as Defraud.
• to undermine: to weaken gradually - wrong, it does not mean the same as Defraud.

Delinquent means guilty of an offence; criminal.

• Correct answer - criminal: it has the same meaning as Delinquent.
• careless: not taking care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.
• delicate: fragile - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.
• intelligent: clever - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delinquent.

Delirious means frantic; wildly excited.

• Correct answer - frantic: it has the same meaning as Delirious.
• sane: of sound mind - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delirious.
• coherent: logical and clear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delirious.
• brave: courageous - wrong, it does not mean the same as Delirious.

Denunciation means public accusation or condemnation.

• Correct answer - accusation: it has the same meaning as Denunciation.
• elaboration: adding detail - wrong, it does not mean the same as Denunciation.
• announcement: a public statement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Denunciation.
• termination: an ending - wrong, it does not mean the same as Denunciation.

Despondent means dejected; in low spirits.

• Correct answer - dejected: it has the same meaning as Despondent.
• joyful: full of happiness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.
• hopeful: optimistic - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.
• impetuous: acting hastily - wrong, it does not mean the same as Despondent.

Culminate means to reach the highest point.

• Correct answer - to reach the highest point: it has the same meaning as Culminate.
• to reach the lowest point: to arrive at the bottom - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culminate.
• to reach nowhere: to get nowhere - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culminate.
• to reach in between: to arrive midway - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culminate.

Culpable means guilty; deserving blame.

• Correct answer - guilty: it has the same meaning as Culpable.
• wholesome: healthy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culpable.
• innocent: not guilty - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culpable.
• proud: pleased with one's achievements - wrong, it does not mean the same as Culpable.

Cursory means hurried and superficial.

• Correct answer - hurried: it has the same meaning as Cursory.
• detailed: full of particulars - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cursory.
• thoughtful: considerate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cursory.
• harmful: causing damage - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cursory.

Cynical means distrustful of other people's motives.

• Correct answer - distrustful: it has the same meaning as Cynical.
• mad: insane - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cynical.
• foolish: lacking good sense - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cynical.
• amiable: friendly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cynical.

Dampen means to depress or reduce enthusiasm.

• Correct answer - depress: it has the same meaning as Dampen.
• ruffle: to disturb or rumple - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.
• censure: to criticise strongly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.
• debonair: charming and stylish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Dampen.

Daunt means to dismay or intimidate.

• Correct answer - dismay: it has the same meaning as Daunt.
• haunt: to visit as a ghost - wrong, it does not mean the same as Daunt.
• heartened: encouraged - wrong, it does not mean the same as Daunt.
• inspire: to fill with confidence or ideas - wrong, it does not mean the same as Daunt.

Debacle means a disastrous collapse or failure.

• Correct answer - disastrous collapse: it has the same meaning as Debacle.
• rubble: broken stones - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debacle.
• complication: a factor that makes things harder - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debacle.
• confusion: lack of clarity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debacle.

Cryptic means obscure; having a hidden meaning.

• Correct answer - obscure: it has the same meaning as Cryptic.
• written: put in writing - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cryptic.
• dead: no longer alive - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cryptic.
• copied: reproduced - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cryptic.

Conversant means familiar with.

• Correct answer - familiar: it has the same meaning as Conversant.
• speaking: talking - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conversant.
• ignorant: lacking knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conversant.
• incorporated: combined into a whole - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conversant.

Cordial means warm and hearty.

• Correct answer - hearty: it has the same meaning as Cordial.
• achievable: able to be accomplished - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cordial.
• formal: following strict conventions - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cordial.
• impair: to damage or weaken - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cordial.