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English Grammar - Synonyms and Antonyms: 27 MCQs with Answers

Synonyms and Antonyms - English Grammar
English Grammar - Synonyms and Antonyms

English Grammar- Synonyms and Antonyms

Vocabulary based multiple choice questions on synonyms and antonyms with answers and detailed explanations for teaching eligibility tests.
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Q21. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: BIBLIOPHILE

Right Answer: Book-lover

Explanation:

A 'Bibliophile' is a person who has a deep love and passion for books, collecting and reading them for pleasure rather than for professional reasons. A 'Publisher' is someone who prepares and issues books commercially, which is a professional role rather than a passion-based one. A 'Bookkeeper' maintains financial records and has no connection to literature at all. A 'Librarian' manages and organises a library professionally but does not necessarily love books personally. Only 'Book-lover' captures the true essence of the word Bibliophile, which stems from Greek roots meaning 'book' and 'love'. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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Q22. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Lachrymose

Right Answer: Jovial

Explanation:

'Lachrymose' means tending to cry easily or expressing sadness and sorrow, often in a tearful manner. Words like 'Tearful', 'Mournful', and 'Weepy' are all synonyms of Lachrymose, as they also convey sadness or a tendency to cry, so they cannot be antonyms. 'Jovial' means cheerful, friendly, and full of good humour, which is the direct opposite of a sorrowful or tearful disposition. Since an antonym must express the opposite meaning, 'Jovial' correctly represents the contrasting emotional state to Lachrymose. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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Q23. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: DELETERIOUS

Right Answer: Harmful

Explanation:

The word 'deleterious' is an adjective that means causing harm or damage, especially in a gradual or subtle way, often used in formal or scientific contexts to describe negative effects on health, the environment, or systems. Among the given options, 'Harmful' is the closest synonym, as both words convey the sense of causing injury or damage. 'Useful' and 'Helpful' are near-opposites, denoting beneficial qualities, while 'Comforting' suggests providing solace, which is unrelated in meaning. Therefore, recognizing the negative connotation embedded in 'deleterious' allows us to correctly match it with 'Harmful'. The correct answer is option 1, Harmful.
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Q24. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Cacophony

Right Answer: Harmony

Explanation:

'Cacophony' refers to a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds, often unpleasant to the ear, commonly used to describe chaotic noise. To find its antonym, we need a word that conveys pleasant, ordered sound. 'Harmony' means a pleasing combination or agreement of sounds, which is the direct opposite of discordant noise. 'Noise', 'Dissonance', and 'Clamor' are all synonyms or near-synonyms of cacophony itself, describing unpleasant or loud sounds rather than their opposite. Since the question asks for an antonym, only 'Harmony' represents the contrasting concept of pleasant, well-ordered sound. The correct answer is option 2, Harmony.
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Q25. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Subterfuge

Right Answer: Candor

Explanation:

'Subterfuge' refers to deceit or trickery used to achieve a goal, typically by concealing one's true intentions or actions. To identify its antonym, we look for a word denoting openness and honesty. 'Candor' means the quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in communication, making it the direct opposite of subterfuge's deceptive nature. 'Chicanery', 'Trickery', and 'Deception' are all synonyms of subterfuge, reinforcing the theme of dishonesty rather than contrasting it. Recognizing that the question specifically asks for an antonym, not a synonym, is crucial to avoiding the distractor options. The correct answer is option 2, Candor.
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Q26. Perilous (opposite in meaning)

Right Answer: Safe

Explanation:

'Perilous' का अर्थ है 'खतरनाक'; इसका सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विलोम शब्द 'Safe' (सुरक्षित) है।
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Q27. Plenary (opposite in meaning)

Right Answer: Restricted

Explanation:

'Plenary' का अर्थ है 'पूर्ण/समग्र' (जैसे plenary session); इसका विलोम 'Restricted' (सीमित) है।
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Published: 27 July 2026 | Last Updated: 03 September 2026 |

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