English Synonyms MCQS

Malign means to speak ill of someone.

• Correct answer - condemn: it has the same meaning as Malign.
• reconcile: to restore friendship - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• co-operate: to work together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• disagree: to have a different opinion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.

Malignant means harmful and evil in nature.

• Correct answer - destructive: it has the same meaning as Malignant.
• kind: gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.
• misconduct: improper behaviour - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.
• loafer: an idle person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.

Mandarin means an influential official.

• Correct answer - influential person: it has the same meaning as Mandarin.
• sedative: a drug that calms - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.
• instrument: a tool or musical device - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.
• excuse: a reason offered for a fault - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.

Legacy means something handed down from the past; heritage.

• Correct answer - heritage: it has the same meaning as Legacy.
• indolence: laziness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.
• fictitious: imaginary; not real - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.
• history: the study of past events - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.

Lesion means a wound or area of damaged tissue; an injury.

• Correct answer - injury: it has the same meaning as Lesion.
• cooperation: working together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.
• division: the act of splitting into parts - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.
• support: to hold up or help - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.

Libellous means damaging to someone's reputation; defamatory.

• Correct answer - defamatory: it has the same meaning as Libellous.
• lascivious: lustful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.
• obscene: indecent - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.
• laudable: deserving praise - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.

Lien means a legal claim on property until a debt is paid.

• Correct answer - legal claim: it has the same meaning as Lien.
• impose: to force upon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• account statement: a record of money in an account - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• false and malicious statement: a spiteful untrue claim - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.

Loath means unwilling; reluctant.

• Correct answer - unwilling: it has the same meaning as Loath.
• notice: to become aware of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.
• begin: to start - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.
• encourage: to give support and confidence - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.

Lucid means clear and easy to understand.

• Correct answer - clear: it has the same meaning as Lucid.
• dull: lacking brightness or interest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.
• murky: dark and unclear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.
• mouth-watering: looking or smelling delicious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.

Luminary means a famous or prominent person.

• Correct answer - celebrity: it has the same meaning as Luminary.
• lamp stand: a base that holds a lamp - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.
• planet: a large body orbiting a star - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.
• dim: not bright - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.

Lustrous means shining with a soft glow.

• Correct answer - shining: it has the same meaning as Lustrous.
• mean: stingy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.
• lacklustre: lacking shine or energy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.
• greedy: wanting more than one needs - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.

Labyrinth means a maze of winding passages.

• Correct answer - maze: it has the same meaning as Labyrinth.
• straight road: a road without bends - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.
• model: a representation of something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.
• confusion: lack of clarity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.

Laxity means lack of strictness; looseness.

• Correct answer - looseness: it has the same meaning as Laxity.
• lean: thin; to rest against - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.
• paucity: scarcity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.
• immoral: against moral standards - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.

Jeer means to mock rudely; to sneer.

• Correct answer - sneer: it has the same meaning as Jeer.
• knock out: to make unconscious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• cheer: to applaud with shouts of joy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• praise: to express admiration - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.

Jeopardise means to put at risk.

• Correct answer - endanger: it has the same meaning as Jeopardise.
• authorise: to give official permission - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeopardise.
• protect: to keep safe - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeopardise.
• celebrate: to mark a happy occasion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeopardise.

Judicious means showing good judgement; wise and careful.

• Correct answer - careful: it has the same meaning as Judicious.
• rapturous: full of great joy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Judicious.
• indiscreet: careless in what one says or does - wrong, it does not mean the same as Judicious.
• blithe: cheerful and carefree - wrong, it does not mean the same as Judicious.

Jurisdiction means the official power to make legal decisions.

• Correct answer - authority: it has the same meaning as Jurisdiction.
• conjunction: a joining together; a linking word - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jurisdiction.
• contiguity: being next to something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jurisdiction.
• co-operation: working together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jurisdiction.

Kindle means to set alight or arouse.

• Correct answer - inflame: it has the same meaning as Kindle.
• tease: to make fun of playfully - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.
• satisfy: to fulfil a need - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.
• satiate: to satisfy fully - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.

Knack means a special skill or ability.

• Correct answer - ability: it has the same meaning as Knack.
• rogue: a dishonest person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.
• imperfection: a fault or flaw - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.
• manipulate: to handle or control skilfully, often unfairly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.

Knave means a dishonest or unprincipled man; a scoundrel.

• Correct answer - scoundrel: it has the same meaning as Knave.
• gentleman: a well-mannered man - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.
• intelligent: clever - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.
• intellectual: a person who is devoted to thinking and learning - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.

Interdict means an official order forbidding something.

• Correct answer - decree forbidding something: it has the same meaning as Interdict.
• whatever is temporary: anything lasting a short time - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interdict.
• accusation of bad behaviour: a charge of misconduct - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interdict.
• request: a polite demand - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interdict.

Interpolate means to insert something into a text or series.

• Correct answer - insert: it has the same meaning as Interpolate.
• elaborate: to add detail - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interpolate.
• reverse: to turn the other way round - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interpolate.
• mix: to combine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Interpolate.

Intimacy means close familiarity; closeness.

• Correct answer - closeness: it has the same meaning as Intimacy.
• privacy: freedom from public attention - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intimacy.
• primacy: the state of being first - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intimacy.
• lunacy: madness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intimacy.

Intractable means hard to control or deal with; stubborn.

• Correct answer - stubborn: it has the same meaning as Intractable.
• bemused: puzzled - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intractable.
• ascetic: living a simple, self-denying life - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intractable.
• timid: shy and fearful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intractable.

Intricate means having many small parts; complicated.

• Correct answer - complicated: it has the same meaning as Intricate.
• imaginary: existing only in the mind - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intricate.
• dispassionate: free from emotion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intricate.
• delicate: fragile - wrong, it does not mean the same as Intricate.