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Vocabulary (B) MCQs

42 MCQs on Vocabulary (B) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 42 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.

Q 1 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BANAL?

A

accost

B

declaim

C

commonplace

Correct
D

precursor

View answer & explanation Ans: commonplace

Correct Answer: commonplace

BANAL means lacking in freshness, originality, or vigor- bored by his banal remarks. The book lists commonplace among the synonyms of BANAL (also: hackneyed, prosaic).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 2 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BANAL?

A

deter

B

promote

C

adverse

D

racy

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: racy

Correct Answer: racy

BANAL means lacking in freshness, originality, or vigor- bored by his banal remarks. The book lists racy among the antonyms of BANAL (also: original, vivid).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 3 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BANEFUL?

A

deleterious

Correct
B

undefiled

C

impending

D

unsusceptible

View answer & explanation Ans: deleterious

Correct Answer: deleterious

BANEFUL means destructive, poisonous. The book lists deleterious among the synonyms of BANEFUL (also: pernicious, virulent).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 4 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BANEFUL?

A

standard

B

beneficent

Correct
C

somber

D

safeness

View answer & explanation Ans: beneficent

Correct Answer: beneficent

BANEFUL means destructive, poisonous. The book lists beneficent among the antonyms of BANEFUL (also: anodyne, benign).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 5 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BANTER?

A

adigal

B

sall

C

raillery

Correct
D

intern

View answer & explanation Ans: raillery

Correct Answer: raillery

BANTER means good-natured teasing or ridicule-The two wits exchanged banter, to the amusement of the audience. The book lists raillery among the synonyms of BANTER (also: chaff, backchat).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 6 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BANTER?

A

arrest

B

polar

C

abstruse

D

flattery

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: flattery

Correct Answer: flattery

BANTER means good-natured teasing or ridicule-The two wits exchanged banter, to the amusement of the audience. The book lists flattery among the antonyms of BANTER (also: praise, work).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 7 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BELIE?

A

misrepresent

Correct
B

attract

C

restrain

D

anodyne

View answer & explanation Ans: misrepresent

Correct Answer: misrepresent

BELIE means to give a false idea of. The book lists misrepresent among the synonyms of BELIE (also: disprove, confound).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 8 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BELIE?

A

weakness

B

betray

Correct
C

macrocosm

D

genuine

View answer & explanation Ans: betray

Correct Answer: betray

BELIE means to give a false idea of. The book lists betray among the antonyms of BELIE (also: represent, bare).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 9 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BELLIGERENT?

A

nomadic

B

gibberish

C

aggressive

Correct
D

sprightly

View answer & explanation Ans: aggressive

Correct Answer: aggressive

BELLIGERENT means engaged in war. The book lists aggressive among the synonyms of BELLIGERENT (also: agonistic, argumentative).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 10 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BELLIGERENT?

A

salubrious

B

enthusiastic

C

contentedness

D

nonaggressive

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: nonaggressive

Correct Answer: nonaggressive

BELLIGERENT means engaged in war. The book lists nonaggressive among the antonyms of BELLIGERENT (also: nonbelligerent, pacific).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 11 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT?

A

benign

Correct
B

mortal

C

durability

D

moo

View answer & explanation Ans: benign

Correct Answer: benign

BENEVOLENT means kindly; charitable. The book lists benign among the synonyms of BENEVOLENT (also: benignant, gracious magnanimous).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 12 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BENEVOLENT?

A

embrace

B

malevolent

Correct
C

censure

D

calm

View answer & explanation Ans: malevolent

Correct Answer: malevolent

BENEVOLENT means kindly; charitable. The book lists malevolent among the antonyms of BENEVOLENT (also: malignant).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 13 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BEREAVE?

A

fastidious

B

temperament

C

abate

Correct
D

cosmos

View answer & explanation Ans: abate

Correct Answer: abate

BEREAVE means to deprive or leave desolate by loss a widow just bereaved of her husband. The book lists abate among the synonyms of BEREAVE (also: deprive, divest).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 14 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BEREAVE?

A

original

B

profundity

C

patrician

D

clothe

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: clothe

Correct Answer: clothe

BEREAVE means to deprive or leave desolate by loss a widow just bereaved of her husband. The book lists clothe among the antonyms of BEREAVE (also: hold, keep).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 15 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BESMIRCH?

A

stilly

Correct
B

vex

C

night

D

malodorous

View answer & explanation Ans: stilly

Correct Answer: stilly

BESMIRCH means to soil or dirty. The book lists stilly among the synonyms of BESMIRCH (also: defile, smirch).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 16 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BESMIRCH?

A

a-list

B

clean

Correct
C

depression

D

conceal

View answer & explanation Ans: clean

Correct Answer: clean

BESMIRCH means to soil or dirty. The book lists clean among the antonyms of BESMIRCH (also: cleanse, decontaminate).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 17 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BIASED?

A

blot

B

professed

C

bigoted

Correct
D

nostrum

View answer & explanation Ans: bigoted

Correct Answer: bigoted

BIASED means prejudiced. The book lists bigoted among the synonyms of BIASED (also: arbitrary, partial partisan).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 18 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BIASED?

A

noncompiementary

B

broken

C

fetid

D

disinterested

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: disinterested

Correct Answer: disinterested

BIASED means prejudiced. The book lists disinterested among the antonyms of BIASED (also: equitable).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 19 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BIBLIOPHILE?

A

bibliolator

Correct
B

headstrong

C

stupefy

D

appropriation

View answer & explanation Ans: bibliolator

Correct Answer: bibliolator

BIBLIOPHILE means a lover of books. The book lists bibliolator among the synonyms of BIBLIOPHILE (also: bibliomaniac, bookman).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 20 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BIBLIOPHILE?

A

impenitence

B

bibliophobe

Correct
C

deconsecrated

D

unperceptive

View answer & explanation Ans: bibliophobe

Correct Answer: bibliophobe

BIBLIOPHILE means a lover of books. The book lists bibliophobe among the antonyms of BIBLIOPHILE.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 21 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BIZARRE?

A

defer

B

presage

C

odd

Correct
D

rabble

View answer & explanation Ans: odd

Correct Answer: odd

BIZARRE means queer; unusual in appearance- bizarre Clothes, outlandish in the extreme. The book lists odd among the synonyms of BIZARRE (also: fantastic, grotesque).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 22 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BIZARRE?

A

dapper

B

stimulant

C

clean

D

realistic

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: realistic

Correct Answer: realistic

BIZARRE means queer; unusual in appearance- bizarre Clothes, outlandish in the extreme. The book lists realistic among the antonyms of BIZARRE (also: reasonable, average).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 23 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BLAND?

A

mild

Correct
B

correlative

C

decumbent

D

aromatic

View answer & explanation Ans: mild

Correct Answer: mild

BLAND means gentle; polite; agreeable. The book lists mild among the synonyms of BLAND (also: suave affable or persuasive in manner, soothing).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 24 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BLAND?

A

compliment

B

piquant

Correct
C

bare

D

prudence

View answer & explanation Ans: piquant

Correct Answer: piquant

BLAND means gentle; polite; agreeable. The book lists piquant among the antonyms of BLAND (also: tart, facy).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 25 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BLANDISHMENT?

A

incipient

B

regret

C

adulation

Correct
D

consecrated

View answer & explanation Ans: adulation

Correct Answer: adulation

BLANDISHMENT means a flattering speech or act. The book lists adulation among the synonyms of BLANDISHMENT (also: allurement, blandishments).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 26 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BLEMISH?

A

gory

B

buoyant

C

lackey

D

blight

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: blight

Correct Answer: blight

BLEMISH means to scar or spoil. The book lists blight among the synonyms of BLEMISH (also: blotch, defect).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 27 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BLEMISH?

A

adornment

Correct
B

stability

C

acclaim

D

claim

View answer & explanation Ans: adornment

Correct Answer: adornment

BLEMISH means to scar or spoil. The book lists adornment among the antonyms of BLEMISH (also: decoration, embellishment).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 28 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BLIGHT?

A

stolid

B

wither

Correct
C

exacting

D

astounding

View answer & explanation Ans: wither

Correct Answer: wither

BLIGHT means to ruin or decay. The book lists wither among the synonyms of BLIGHT (also: blast, blemish).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 29 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BLIGHT?

A

retard

B

censure

C

adornment

Correct
D

conflict

View answer & explanation Ans: adornment

Correct Answer: adornment

BLIGHT means to ruin or decay. The book lists adornment among the antonyms of BLIGHT (also: decoration, embellishment).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 30 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BLITHE?

A

aerial

B

placid

C

err

D

jocund

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: jocund

Correct Answer: jocund

BLITHE means gay and light-hearted in spirit or mood . spread cheer with her blithe spirit. The book lists jocund among the synonyms of BLITHE (also: merry, joyous).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 31 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BLITHE?

A

dejected

Correct
B

intensify

C

tefer

D

repel

View answer & explanation Ans: dejected

Correct Answer: dejected

BLITHE means gay and light-hearted in spirit or mood . spread cheer with her blithe spirit. The book lists dejected among the antonyms of BLITHE (also: forlorn, abject).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 32 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BOG?

A

adaptable

B

morass

Correct
C

by proxy

D

about-face

View answer & explanation Ans: morass

Correct Answer: morass

BOG means a swamp. The book lists morass among the synonyms of BOG (also: fen, quagmire).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 33 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BOMBASTIC?

A

contort

B

afire

C

unrhetorical

Correct
D

acme

View answer & explanation Ans: unrhetorical

Correct Answer: unrhetorical

BOMBASTIC means high-sounding; pretentious in language. The book lists unrhetorical among the synonyms of BOMBASTIC (also: ranting, pompous).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 34 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BOMBASTIC?

A

indolent

B

abate

C

ominous

D

eloquent

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: eloquent

Correct Answer: eloquent

BOMBASTIC means high-sounding; pretentious in language. The book lists eloquent among the antonyms of BOMBASTIC (also: well-spoken, bald).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 35 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BOORISH?

A

churlish

Correct
B

concord

C

caustic

D

perspicacity

View answer & explanation Ans: churlish

Correct Answer: churlish

BOORISH means unrefined in speech or manners. The book lists churlish among the synonyms of BOORISH (also: uncouth, uncultured).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 36 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BOORISH?

A

disinterested

B

suave

Correct
C

bibliophobe

D

realistic

View answer & explanation Ans: suave

Correct Answer: suave

BOORISH means unrefined in speech or manners. The book lists suave among the antonyms of BOORISH (also: cultivated, polished).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 37 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BUCOLIC?

A

eloquent

B

suave

C

urban

Correct
D

charmer

View answer & explanation Ans: urban

Correct Answer: urban

BUCOLIC means pertaining to the country. The book lists urban among the antonyms of BUCOLIC (also: citified, urbanized).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 38 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BUFFOON?

A

history

B

certain

C

album

D

harlequin

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: harlequin

Correct Answer: harlequin

BUFFOON means a clown. The book lists harlequin among the synonyms of BUFFOON (also: buffo, clown).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 39 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BUFFOON?

A

charmer

Correct
B

meiosis

C

commend

D

chthonic

View answer & explanation Ans: charmer

Correct Answer: charmer

BUFFOON means a clown. The book lists charmer among the antonyms of BUFFOON (also: enthusiast, exciter).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 40 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BULWARK?

A

distrustfully

B

idea

Correct
C

assert

D

sedulous

View answer & explanation Ans: idea

Correct Answer: idea

BULWARK means an embankment used as a fortification. The book lists idea among the synonyms of BULWARK.

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 41 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is opposite in meaning to BULWARK?

A

antagonism

B

confined

C

assail

Correct
D

incongruous

View answer & explanation Ans: assail

Correct Answer: assail

BULWARK means an embankment used as a fortification. The book lists assail among the antonyms of BULWARK (also: assault, attack).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

Q 42 English Vocabulary (B)

Which word is closest in meaning to BUMPTIOUS?

A

raillery

B

misrepresent

C

benign

D

aggressive

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: aggressive

Correct Answer: aggressive

BUMPTIOUS means obnoxiously conceited or self- . assertive. The book lists aggressive among the synonyms of BUMPTIOUS (also: arrogant, contumelious).

From: English: Vocabulary - Synonyms and Antonyms — Solved MCQs · FPSC

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How many Vocabulary (B) MCQs are there on GK360?

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