Synonyms, Antonyms & One Word Substitution
Subject: General English (सामान्य अंग्रेजी)
Vocabulary enrichment, high-yield synonyms, antonyms and concise lexical substitutions.
Sample Practice Questions
Question 1: Choose the single word for the phrase: 'A person who looks at the bright, hopeful side of things.'
- Optimist
- Pessimist
- Altruist
- Fatalist
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Explanation: An 'Optimist' (आशावादी) is someone who views situations positively and expects favorable outcomes. (Pessimist = निराशावादी; Altruist = परोपकारी; Fatalist = भाग्यवादी).
Question 2: What is the antonym of the word 'ARROGANT'?
- Humble and Modest
- Proud
- Conceited
- Boastful
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Explanation: 'Arrogant' means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. Its antonym is humble or modest.
Question 3: Select the word which is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to 'CANDID':
- Frank and Outspoken
- Deceitful and Cunning
- Shy and Timid
- Arrogant and Rude
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Explanation: 'Candid' means truthful, straightforward, and sincere. Synonyms include frank, outspoken, honest, and blunt.
Question 4: Select the synonym of 'METICULOUS':
- Careful and thorough
- Careless
- Sloppy
- Hasty
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Explanation: 'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Question 5: Choose the one word substitution for: 'One who cannot be corrected or reformed.'
- Incorrigible
- Invulnerable
- Infallible
- Illegible
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Explanation: 'Incorrigible' (असंशोधनीय) is a person whose habits cannot be reformed. (Infallible = incapable of making mistakes; Illegible = unreadable).
Question 6: Find the ANTONYM of the word 'OBSOLETE':
- Contemporary / Modern
- Outdated
- Ancient
- Defunct
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Explanation: 'Obsolete' means no longer produced or used, out of date. Its direct antonym is contemporary, modern, or current.
Question 7: Select the synonym of 'DILIGENT':
- Hardworking and Industrious
- Lazy and Lethargic
- Intelligent
- Proud
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Explanation: 'Diligent' means showing steady, energetic, and conscientious effort. Synonym: hardworking, industrious.
Question 8: Choose the one word substitution for: 'A life history of a person written by himself.'
- Autobiography
- Biography
- Calligraphy
- Bibliography
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Explanation: Autobiography (आत्मकाथा) is an account of a person's life written by that person. (Biography = जीवनी written by someone else).
Question 9: What is the synonym of 'PRUDENT'?
- Wise and Cautious
- Reckless
- Foolish
- Wasteful
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Explanation: 'Prudent' means acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Synonyms: wise, discreet, cautious.
Question 10: Find the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT':
- Malevolent / Cruel
- Generous
- Kind
- Helpful
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Explanation: Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly; malevolent means wishing or causing evil to others.