Synonyms and Antonyms - Solved Examples


Q 1 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Advocate

A - promoter

B - opponent

C - antagonist

D - assailant

Answer - A

Explanation

A person supporting or fighting for a public cause or idea.

Q 2 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Context

A - background

B - gap

C - antithesis

D - fodder

Answer - A

Explanation

It means a framework or series of circumstances

Q 3 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Explicit

A - ambiguous

B - fuzzy

C - stated

D - vague

Answer - C

Explanation

It means specific and clear.

Q 4 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Root Word

A - derived

B - inherited

C - copied

D - origin

Answer - A

Explanation

It means the base word or the originating word.

Q 5 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Prefix

A - affix

B - detach

C - withdraw

D - loosen

Answer - A

Explanation

It means to put prior in front.

Q 6 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Stationery

A - letterhead

B - interior

C - middle

D - undisposable

Answer - A

Explanation

It refers to writing materials like pens, papers etc.

Q 7 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Dessert

A - discordant

B - bitter

C - confection

D - unpleasant

Answer - C

Explanation

It means a sweet dish served after main course of meal.

Q 8 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Duel

A - acceptance

B - bout

C - stagnation

D - peace

Answer - B

Explanation

Duel means a fight or contest between two groups or person.

Q 9 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Persecute

A - expel

B - aid

C - protect

D - comend

Answer - A

Explanation

It means opting for some harassing treatment because of some religious or political beliefs, race or region origin etc.

Q 10 − Find the synonyms of the following word

Hostel

A - station

B - home

C - office

D - inn

Answer - D

Explanation

A supervised lodging place for people or a residence at a university.

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