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Master English Synonyms and Antonyms: 20 MCQs for CSS, PMS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, PPSC, ETEA and NTS Tests
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KUMAIL BANGASH
- 3 Min To Read
- 20 Jun, 2025
A robust vocabulary is the cornerstone of success in the English section of competitive exams such as CSS, PMS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, PPSC, ETEA, NTS Tests. The ability to understand the nuances of words, through their synonyms (similar meanings) and antonyms (opposite meanings), is frequently tested and can significantly impact your overall score.
This post offers 20 challenging multiple-choice questions designed to test and enhance your knowledge of synonyms and antonyms. By tackling these questions, you will be better prepared to face the vocabulary challenges posed in Pakistan's top competitive exams.
Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs
Instructions: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the given word.
1. Choose the best synonym for "Ephemeral":
- Eternal
- Transient
- Weak
- Essential
Answer: Transient
2. Select the antonym for "Gregarious":
- Sociable
- Affable
- Introverted
- Loud
Answer: Introverted
What is a synonym for "Abate"?
- Increase
- Subside
- Begin
- Aggravate
Answer: Subside
4. Find the antonym of "Meticulous":
- Careful
- Cursory
- Precise
- Thorough
Answer: Cursory
5. The synonym for "Pernicious" is:
- Beneficial
- Harmless
- Deleterious
- Innocent
Answer: Deleterious
6. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "Esoteric":
- Mysterious
- Common
- Arcane
- Abstruse
Answer: Common
7. "Ubiquitous" is best replaced by:
- Rare
- Scarce
- Omnipresent
- Partial
Answer: Omnipresent
8. The antonym for "Laud" is:
- Praise
- Exalt
- Censure
- Admire
Answer: Censure
9. What is a synonym for "Cogent"?
Unconvincing
Weak
Persuasive
Irrelevant
Answer: Persuasive
10. Select the antonym for "Fecund":
- Fertile
- Prolific
- Barren
- Productive
Answer: Barren
11. The synonym for "Alacrity" is:
- Reluctance
- Apathy
- Eagerness
- Hesitation
Answer: Eagerness
12. Find the word opposite to "Assuage":
- Soothe
- Mitigate
- Intensify
- Relieve
Answer: Intensify
13. "Prosaic" is a synonym for:
- Imaginative
- Dull
- Extraordinary
- Creative
Answer: Dull
14. The antonym for "Capricious" is:
- Whimsical
- Fickle
- Steadfast
- Unpredictable
Answer: Steadfast
15. Choose the best synonym for "Erudite":
- Ignorant
- Uncultured
- Scholarly
- Simple
Answer: Scholarly
16. The opposite of "Austere" is:
- Severe
- Plain
- Ornate
- Strict
Answer: Ornate
17. "Anathema" is best defined as:
- A blessing
- A curse
- A cure
- A discovery
Answer: A curse
18. The antonym for "Taciturn" is:
- Reserved
- Silent
- Garrulous
- Reticent
Answer: Garrulous
19. What is a synonym for "Aberration"?
- Normality
- Regularity
- Anomaly
- Sameness
Answer: Anomaly
20. Find the word opposite to "Obfuscate":
- Confuse
- Muddle
- Clarify
- Darken
Answer: Clarify
