Q1. Choose the synonym of 'ARDUOUS'

(A) Easy   (B) Difficult   (C) Pleasant   (D) Simple

Answer: (B) Difficult

Explanation: Arduous means requiring great effort or labour; hence 'Difficult' is the correct synonym.

Q2. Choose the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT'

(A) Kind   (B) Generous   (C) Malevolent   (D) Charitable

Answer: (C) Malevolent

Explanation: Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. Its antonym is 'Malevolent' meaning having or showing a wish to do evil.

Q3. Choose the synonym of 'CANDID'

(A) Secretive   (B) Frank   (C) Deceptive   (D) Timid

Answer: (B) Frank

Explanation: Candid means truthful and straightforward; 'Frank' is the correct synonym.

Q4. Choose the antonym of 'DILIGENT'

(A) Hardworking   (B) Industrious   (C) Lazy   (D) Careful

Answer: (C) Lazy

Explanation: Diligent means showing care and conscientiousness. Its antonym is 'Lazy'.

Q5. Choose the synonym of 'ELOQUENT'

(A) Inarticulate   (B) Well-spoken   (C) Silent   (D) Confused

Answer: (B) Well-spoken

Explanation: Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking; 'Well-spoken' is the best synonym.

Q6. Choose the antonym of 'FRUGAL'

(A) Thrifty   (B) Economical   (C) Wasteful   (D) Careful

Answer: (C) Wasteful

Explanation: Frugal means sparing or economical. Its antonym is 'Wasteful'.

Q7. Choose the synonym of 'GREGARIOUS'

(A) Reclusive   (B) Sociable   (C) Hostile   (D) Timid

Answer: (B) Sociable

Explanation: Gregarious means fond of company; 'Sociable' is the correct synonym.

Q8. Choose the antonym of 'HUMBLE'

(A) Modest   (B) Meek   (C) Arrogant   (D) Gentle

Answer: (C) Arrogant

Explanation: Humble means having a modest estimate of oneself. Its antonym is 'Arrogant'.

Q9. Choose the synonym of 'IMPECCABLE'

(A) Flawed   (B) Faultless   (C) Ordinary   (D) Common

Answer: (B) Faultless

Explanation: Impeccable means in accordance with the highest standards; 'Faultless' is the correct synonym.

Q10. Choose the antonym of 'JOVIAL'

(A) Cheerful   (B) Merry   (C) Gloomy   (D) Happy

Answer: (C) Gloomy

Explanation: Jovial means cheerful and friendly. Its antonym is 'Gloomy'.

Q11. Choose the synonym of 'LETHARGY'

(A) Energy   (B) Sluggishness   (C) Activity   (D) Enthusiasm

Answer: (B) Sluggishness

Explanation: Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm; 'Sluggishness' is the correct synonym.

Q12. Choose the antonym of 'METICULOUS'

(A) Careful   (B) Precise   (C) Careless   (D) Thorough

Answer: (C) Careless

Explanation: Meticulous means showing great attention to detail. Its antonym is 'Careless'.

Q13. Choose the synonym of 'NOVICE'

(A) Expert   (B) Beginner   (C) Master   (D) Professional

Answer: (B) Beginner

Explanation: Novice means a person new to a subject; 'Beginner' is the correct synonym.

Q14. Choose the antonym of 'OPULENT'

(A) Wealthy   (B) Rich   (C) Poor   (D) Lavish

Answer: (C) Poor

Explanation: Opulent means ostentatiously rich. Its antonym is 'Poor'.

Q15. Choose the synonym of 'PRAGMATIC'

(A) Impractical   (B) Practical   (C) Idealistic   (D) Dreamy

Answer: (B) Practical

Explanation: Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly; 'Practical' is the correct synonym.

Q16. Choose the antonym of 'QUERULOUS'

(A) Complaining   (B) Fretful   (C) Contented   (D) Whining

Answer: (C) Contented

Explanation: Querulous means complaining in a petulant way. Its antonym is 'Contented'.

Q17. Choose the synonym of 'RESILIENT'

(A) Fragile   (B) Tough   (C) Weak   (D) Delicate

Answer: (B) Tough

Explanation: Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly; 'Tough' is the correct synonym.

Q18. Choose the antonym of 'STRINGENT'

(A) Strict   (B) Severe   (C) Lenient   (D) Harsh

Answer: (C) Lenient

Explanation: Stringent means strict and precise. Its antonym is 'Lenient'.

Q19. Choose the synonym of 'TENACIOUS'

(A) Weak   (B) Persistent   (C) Yielding   (D) Feeble

Answer: (B) Persistent

Explanation: Tenacious means tending to keep a firm hold; 'Persistent' is the correct synonym.

Q20. Choose the antonym of 'VIVACIOUS'

(A) Lively   (B) Animated   (C) Dull   (D) Spirited

Answer: (C) Dull

Explanation: Vivacious means attractively lively. Its antonym is 'Dull'.