Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

Solved English vocabulary MCQs on synonyms and antonyms of words often asked in SSC and banking exams, with meanings and example usage.

20 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026

This set builds vocabulary through synonyms (words with the same meaning) and antonyms (words with the opposite meaning), using words such as conceal, frugal, jubilant and compulsory that appear in competitive exams.

Read the question carefully, since synonym and antonym questions are often mixed in one paper and wrong options include the opposite of what is asked. Learning each word with its opposite doubles the value of your revision.

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1
Select the synonym of CONCEAL.
Correct answer: C. Hide
Conceal means to hide or keep secret: "He concealed the letter in a drawer." Reveal, display and expose are its opposites.
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easy
2
Select the synonym of BENEVOLENT.
Correct answer: A. Kind
Benevolent means kind and generous: "a benevolent donor".
easy
3
Select the synonym of CANDID.
Correct answer: D. Frank
Candid means open and honest: "a candid answer".
medium
4
Select the synonym of EMINENT.
Correct answer: A. Distinguished
Eminent means famous and respected in a field: "an eminent scientist". Do not confuse it with imminent (about to happen).
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medium
5
Select the synonym of FRUGAL.
Correct answer: D. Thrifty
Frugal means careful with money and avoiding waste.
medium
6
Select the synonym of GREGARIOUS.
Correct answer: D. Sociable
A gregarious person enjoys being with others.
hard
7
Select the synonym of HOSTILE.
Correct answer: B. Unfriendly
Hostile means unfriendly or showing opposition: "a hostile crowd".
easy
8
Select the synonym of IMMENSE.
Correct answer: B. Huge
Immense means extremely large.
easy
9
Select the synonym of JUBILANT.
Correct answer: C. Joyful
Jubilant means feeling or showing great happiness, especially after a success.
medium
10
Select the synonym of LETHARGIC.
Correct answer: B. Sluggish
Lethargic means lacking energy; energetic and alert are its opposites.
medium
11
Select the antonym of ANCIENT.
Correct answer: D. Modern
Ancient means very old; modern means belonging to the present time.
easy
12
Select the antonym of BRAVE.
Correct answer: D. Cowardly
Bold, fearless and daring are synonyms of brave; cowardly is the opposite.
easy
13
Select the antonym of COMPULSORY.
Correct answer: C. Optional
Compulsory means required by a rule; optional means left to one's choice. Mandatory, necessary and required are close in meaning to compulsory.
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easy
14
Select the antonym of GENEROUS.
Correct answer: C. Stingy
A stingy (miserly) person is unwilling to give or spend.
medium
15
Select the antonym of INFERIOR.
Correct answer: B. Superior
Inferior means lower in rank or quality; superior means higher.
easy
16
Select the antonym of MAXIMUM.
Correct answer: C. Minimum
Maximum is the greatest amount possible; minimum is the least.
easy
17
Select the antonym of PESSIMISTIC.
Correct answer: A. Optimistic
A pessimistic person expects the worst; an optimistic one expects good outcomes.
easy
18
Select the antonym of RIGID.
Correct answer: B. Flexible
Rigid means stiff or unable to change; flexible means able to bend or adapt.
medium
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Select the antonym of SCARCE.
Correct answer: A. Plentiful
Scarce means in short supply; plentiful means available in large amounts.
medium
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Select the antonym of VICTORY.
Correct answer: C. Defeat
Triumph, success and win are synonyms; defeat is the opposite of victory.
easy

Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

Select the synonym of CONCEAL.

Select the synonym of BENEVOLENT.

Select the synonym of CANDID.

Select the synonym of EMINENT.

Select the synonym of FRUGAL.

Select the synonym of GREGARIOUS.

Select the synonym of HOSTILE.

Select the synonym of IMMENSE.

Select the synonym of JUBILANT.

Select the synonym of LETHARGIC.

Select the antonym of ANCIENT.

Select the antonym of BRAVE.

Select the antonym of COMPULSORY.

Select the antonym of GENEROUS.

Select the antonym of INFERIOR.

Select the antonym of MAXIMUM.

Select the antonym of PESSIMISTIC.

Select the antonym of RIGID.

Select the antonym of SCARCE.

Select the antonym of VICTORY.