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Vocabulary (E) MCQs

76 MCQs on Vocabulary (E) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 1 solved papers. Below are the top 76 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 (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ECCLESIASTIC?

A

commonplace

B

deleterious

C

raillery

D

churchly

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: churchly

Correct Answer: churchly

The book lists churchly among the synonyms of ECCLESIASTIC (also: ecclesial, ecclesiastical).

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Q 2 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ECCLESIASTIC?

A

secular

Correct
B

retention

C

accumulate

D

accord

View answer & explanation Ans: secular

Correct Answer: secular

The book lists secular among the antonyms of ECCLESIASTIC (also: lay).

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Q 3 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EDICT?

A

wither

B

bull

Correct
C

jocund

D

morass

View answer & explanation Ans: bull

Correct Answer: bull

EDICT means a public command or proclamation issued by an authority. The book lists bull among the synonyms of EDICT (also: decree, diktat).

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Q 4 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EDICT?

A

mighty

B

altruistic

C

appeal

Correct
D

imperceptible

View answer & explanation Ans: appeal

Correct Answer: appeal

EDICT means a public command or proclamation issued by an authority. The book lists appeal among the antonyms of EDICT (also: entreaty, petition).

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Q 5 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EDIFY?

A

petulant

B

fickle

C

hypercritical

D

enlighten

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: enlighten

Correct Answer: enlighten

EDIFY means to instruct or uplift, particularly In morals or religion. The book lists enlighten among the synonyms of EDIFY (also: educate, illume).

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Q 6 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EDIFY?

A

confuse

Correct
B

accolade

C

agitation

D

methodical

View answer & explanation Ans: confuse

Correct Answer: confuse

EDIFY means to instruct or uplift, particularly In morals or religion. The book lists confuse among the antonyms of EDIFY (also: perplex, puzzle).

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Q 7 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EFFETE?

A

amalgamation

B

decadent

Correct
C

constraint

D

compelling

View answer & explanation Ans: decadent

Correct Answer: decadent

EFFETE means no longer productive; hence, lacking in or, worn out. The book lists decadent among the synonyms of EFFETE (also: decayed, degenerate).

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Q 8 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EFFETE?

A

stifle

B

approve

C

mighty

Correct
D

considered

View answer & explanation Ans: mighty

Correct Answer: mighty

EFFETE means no longer productive; hence, lacking in or, worn out. The book lists mighty among the antonyms of EFFETE (also: powerful, rugged).

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Q 9 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EGOTISTIC?

A

collaborator

B

compatible

C

surmise

D

egocentric

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: egocentric

Correct Answer: egocentric

EGOTISTIC means conceited. The book lists egocentric among the synonyms of EGOTISTIC (also: vain, assured).

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Q 10 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EGOTISTIC?

A

altruistic

Correct
B

impracticable

C

be true

D

cold

View answer & explanation Ans: altruistic

Correct Answer: altruistic

EGOTISTIC means conceited. The book lists altruistic among the antonyms of EGOTISTIC (also: egoless, humble).

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Q 11 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EGREGIOUS?

A

visage

B

blatant

Correct
C

pusillanimous

D

conviction

View answer & explanation Ans: blatant

Correct Answer: blatant

EGREGIOUS means outstandingly bad an egregious . mistake with serious implications. The book lists blatant among the synonyms of EGREGIOUS (also: conspicuous, flagrant).

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Q 12 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EGREGIOUS?

A

hapless

B

truce

C

imperceptible

Correct
D

abet

View answer & explanation Ans: imperceptible

Correct Answer: imperceptible

EGREGIOUS means outstandingly bad an egregious . mistake with serious implications. The book lists imperceptible among the antonyms of EGREGIOUS (also: inconspicuous, unnoticeable).

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Q 13 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EJACULATE?

A

crunch

B

respect

C

divinity

D

blat

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: blat

Correct Answer: blat

EJACULATE means to exclaim or utter suddenly. The book lists blat among the synonyms of EJACULATE (also: blurt out, bolt).

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Q 14 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EJACULATE?

A

be silent

Correct
B

beam

C

dribble

D

encomium

View answer & explanation Ans: be silent

Correct Answer: be silent

EJACULATE means to exclaim or utter suddenly. The book lists be silent among the antonyms of EJACULATE (also: be still, hark).

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Q 15 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ELICIT?

A

debased

B

evoke

Correct
C

destruction

D

circuitous

View answer & explanation Ans: evoke

Correct Answer: evoke

ELICIT means to draw out. The book lists evoke among the synonyms of ELICIT (also: extract, extort).

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Q 16 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ELICIT?

A

illustrious

B

defiled

C

disregard

Correct
D

iate

View answer & explanation Ans: disregard

Correct Answer: disregard

ELICIT means to draw out. The book lists disregard among the antonyms of ELICIT (also: forget, ignore).

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Q 17 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ELUCIDATE?

A

desultory

B

contrast

C

palm

D

clarify

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: clarify

Correct Answer: clarify

ELUCIDATE means to make clear; to explain. The book lists clarify among the synonyms of ELUCIDATE (also: clear, construe).

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Q 18 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ELUCIDATE?

A

obscure

Correct
B

amenity

C

emancipate

D

unperceptive

View answer & explanation Ans: obscure

Correct Answer: obscure

ELUCIDATE means to make clear; to explain. The book lists obscure among the antonyms of ELUCIDATE (also: befog, cloud).

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Q 19 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EMISSARY?

A

churchly

B

agent

Correct
C

bull

D

enlighten

View answer & explanation Ans: agent

Correct Answer: agent

The book lists agent among the synonyms of EMISSARY (also: delegate, ambassado).

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Q 20 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EMISSARY?

A

promote

B

adverse

C

receiver

Correct
D

evidence

View answer & explanation Ans: receiver

Correct Answer: receiver

The book lists receiver among the antonyms of EMISSARY.

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Q 21 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ENGENDER?

A

bon vivant

B

adage

C

commemoration

D

begs

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: begs

Correct Answer: begs

ENGENDER means to cause, produce, or stir up-an act in that engendered good will. The book lists begs among the synonyms of ENGENDER (also: breed, bring).

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Q 22 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ENGENDER?

A

cease

Correct
B

somber

C

safeness

D

accumuiation

View answer & explanation Ans: cease

Correct Answer: cease

ENGENDER means to cause, produce, or stir up-an act in that engendered good will. The book lists cease among the antonyms of ENGENDER (also: end, stop).

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Q 23 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ENNUI?

A

beaming

B

beguilement

Correct
C

verbose

D

compensation

View answer & explanation Ans: beguilement

Correct Answer: beguilement

ENNUI means boredom; weariness of mind-fell asleep at the meeting from sheer ennui. The book lists beguilement among the antonyms of ENNUI (also: pi bewitchment, captivation).

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Q 24 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ENSUE?

A

eradicate

B

extrinsic

C

appear

Correct
D

crowing

View answer & explanation Ans: appear

Correct Answer: appear

ENSUE means to follow or result-Silence ensued when pl the leader arose to speak. The book lists appear among the synonyms of ENSUE (also: ig arise, attend).

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Q 25 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ENSUE?

A

calm

B

go direct

C

excellent

D

antecede

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: antecede

Correct Answer: antecede

ENSUE means to follow or result-Silence ensued when pl the leader arose to speak. The book lists antecede among the antonyms of ENSUE.

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Q 26 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ENTREAT?

A

solicit

Correct
B

adorn

C

charm

D

debacle

View answer & explanation Ans: solicit

Correct Answer: solicit

ENTREAT means to beg earnestly. The book lists solicit among the synonyms of ENTREAT (also: supplicate, nc beseech).

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Q 27 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ENTREAT?

A

tesplendent

B

hint

Correct
C

constant

D

countable

View answer & explanation Ans: hint

Correct Answer: hint

ENTREAT means to beg earnestly. The book lists hint among the antonyms of ENTREAT (also: imply, he intimate).

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Q 28 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EPHEMERAL?

A

balk

B

adorn

C

brief

Correct
D

birth

View answer & explanation Ans: brief

Correct Answer: brief

EPHEMERAL means very short-lived. The book lists brief among the synonyms of EPHEMERAL (also: deciduous, kn momentary).

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Q 29 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EPHEMERAL?

A

contemporary

B

hands-off

C

abet

D

eternal

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: eternal

Correct Answer: eternal

EPHEMERAL means very short-lived. The book lists eternal among the antonyms of EPHEMERAL (also: ceaseless, be dateless).

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Q 30 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EPICUREAN?

A

bon vivant

Correct
B

precursor

C

assumptive

D

inadvertent

View answer & explanation Ans: bon vivant

Correct Answer: bon vivant

EPICUREAN means a person devoted to & luxurious living and pleasure. The book lists bon vivant among the synonyms of EPICUREAN (also: epicure, an gastronome).

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Q 31 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EPICUREAN?

A

unreflective

B

glutton

Correct
C

indecisive

D

acquiescent

View answer & explanation Ans: glutton

Correct Answer: glutton

EPICUREAN means a person devoted to & luxurious living and pleasure. The book lists glutton among the antonyms of EPICUREAN (also: gorger, guzzler).

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Q 32 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EPIGRAM?

A

unsusceptible

B

gore

C

adage

Correct
D

arraign

View answer & explanation Ans: adage

Correct Answer: adage

EPIGRAM means a brief pointed saying. The book lists adage among the synonyms of EPIGRAM (also: aphorism, av apothegm).

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Q 33 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EPIGRAM?

A

duty

B

humility

C

bashfulness

D

big

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: big

Correct Answer: big

EPIGRAM means a brief pointed saying. The book lists big among the antonyms of EPIGRAM (also: large, lengthy).

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Q 34 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EPITAPH?

A

commemoration

Correct
B

intern

C

sarcastic

D

anonymous

View answer & explanation Ans: commemoration

Correct Answer: commemoration

EPITAPH means a tombstone inscription. The book lists commemoration among the synonyms of EPITAPH (also: imo elegy, epigraph).

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Q 35 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EPITHET?

A

aboriginal

B

characterization

Correct
C

insuperabie

D

deduction

View answer & explanation Ans: characterization

Correct Answer: characterization

EPITHET means a phrase that describes a quality (good Sut or bad) in a person or thing. The book lists characterization among the synonyms of EPITHET (also: appellation, alias).

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Q 36 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EPITHET?

A

broken

B

fetid

C

accolade

Correct
D

calming

View answer & explanation Ans: accolade

Correct Answer: accolade

EPITHET means a phrase that describes a quality (good Sut or bad) in a person or thing. The book lists accolade among the antonyms of EPITHET (also: ani ammendation, compliment).

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Q 37 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EQUANIMITY?

A

probity

B

rail

C

choleric

D

serenity

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: serenity

Correct Answer: serenity

EQUANIMITY means evenness mper or mind. The book lists serenity among the synonyms of EQUANIMITY (also: composure iperturbability, aplomb).

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Q 38 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EQUANIMITY?

A

agitation

Correct
B

deconsecrated

C

unperceptive

D

rubicund

View answer & explanation Ans: agitation

Correct Answer: agitation

EQUANIMITY means evenness mper or mind. The book lists agitation among the antonyms of EQUANIMITY (also: discomposure srturbation, alarm).

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Q 39 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ERRATIC?

A

tearful

B

aimless

Correct
C

concise

D

theft

View answer & explanation Ans: aimless

Correct Answer: aimless

ERRATIC means irresponsible, eccentric; lacking a fixec pose erratic behavior, reflecting his quee! gas. The book lists aimless among the synonyms of ERRATIC (also: arbitrary, catch-as-tch-can).

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Q 40 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ERRATIC?

A

stimulant

B

clean

C

methodical

Correct
D

dependent

View answer & explanation Ans: methodical

Correct Answer: methodical

ERRATIC means irresponsible, eccentric; lacking a fixec pose erratic behavior, reflecting his quee! gas. The book lists methodical among the antonyms of ERRATIC (also: orderly, organized).

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Q 41 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ERUDITE?

A

mawkish

B

ramble

C

common

D

educated

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: educated

Correct Answer: educated

ERUDITE means learned. The book lists educated among the synonyms of ERUDITE (also: knowledgeable, learned).

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Q 42 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ERUDITE?

A

benighted

Correct
B

bare

C

prudence

D

heavenly

View answer & explanation Ans: benighted

Correct Answer: benighted

ERUDITE means learned. The book lists benighted among the antonyms of ERUDITE (also: dark, ignorant).

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Q 43 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to ESOTERIC?

A

earthly

B

abstruse

Correct
C

dismai

D

vaciliating

View answer & explanation Ans: abstruse

Correct Answer: abstruse

ESOTERIC means understood by only a select few. The book lists abstruse among the synonyms of ESOTERIC (also: recondite, arcane).

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Q 44 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to ESOTERIC?

A

belittle

B

inside

C

shailow

Correct
D

modern

View answer & explanation Ans: shailow

Correct Answer: shailow

ESOTERIC means understood by only a select few. The book lists shailow among the antonyms of ESOTERIC (also: superficial, common).

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Q 45 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXCEPTIONABLE?

A

mania

B

archaic

C

intrusive

D

questionable

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: questionable

Correct Answer: questionable

EXCEPTIONABLE means objectionable. The book lists questionable among the synonyms of EXCEPTIONABLE (also: reprehensible, censurable).

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Q 46 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXCEPTIONABLE?

A

laudable

Correct
B

appropriate

C

balk

D

protract

View answer & explanation Ans: laudable

Correct Answer: laudable

EXCEPTIONABLE means objectionable. The book lists laudable among the antonyms of EXCEPTIONABLE (also: inoffensive, unobjectionable).

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Q 47 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXCULPATE?

A

biuestocking

B

vindicate

Correct
C

reflective

D

decisive

View answer & explanation Ans: vindicate

Correct Answer: vindicate

EXCULPATE means to free from blame. The book lists vindicate among the synonyms of EXCULPATE (also: exonerate, absolve).

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Q 48 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXCULPATE?

A

grotesque

B

curt

C

arraign

Correct
D

destitute

View answer & explanation Ans: arraign

Correct Answer: arraign

EXCULPATE means to free from blame. The book lists arraign among the antonyms of EXCULPATE (also: indict, inculpate).

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Q 49 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXEMPLARY?

A

preface

B

license

C

distinction

D

illustrative

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: illustrative

Correct Answer: illustrative

EXEMPLARY means serving as a del; commendable. The book lists illustrative among the synonyms of EXEMPLARY (also: typical, praiseworthy).

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Q 50 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXEMPLARY?

A

bad

Correct
B

amity

C

known

D

synonym

View answer & explanation Ans: bad

Correct Answer: bad

EXEMPLARY means serving as a del; commendable. The book lists bad among the antonyms of EXEMPLARY (also: low-grade, poor).

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Q 51 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXODUS?

A

fretful

B

outflow

Correct
C

utopian

D

anecdotist

View answer & explanation Ans: outflow

Correct Answer: outflow

EXODUS means departure, emigration. The book lists outflow among the synonyms of EXODUS (also: gush, outpour).

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Q 52 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXODUS?

A

abate

B

ominous

C

flux

Correct
D

apocryphal

View answer & explanation Ans: flux

Correct Answer: flux

EXODUS means departure, emigration. The book lists flux among the antonyms of EXODUS (also: inflow, influx).

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Q 53 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXOTIC?

A

flexible

B

surcease

C

requital

D

bizarro

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: bizarro

Correct Answer: bizarro

EXOTIC means strange and foreign. The book lists bizarro among the synonyms of EXOTIC (also: glamorous).

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Q 54 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXOTIC?

A

familiar

Correct
B

bibliophobe

C

realistic

D

piquant

View answer & explanation Ans: familiar

Correct Answer: familiar

EXOTIC means strange and foreign. The book lists familiar among the antonyms of EXOTIC (also: nonglamorous).

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Q 55 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPATIATE?

A

lackey

B

dilate

Correct
C

iota

D

excoriate

View answer & explanation Ans: dilate

Correct Answer: dilate

EXPATIATE means to speak or write at great length. The book lists dilate among the synonyms of EXPATIATE (also: declaim, descant).

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Q 56 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPATIATE?

A

charitable

B

exalt

C

abridge

Correct
D

guileful

View answer & explanation Ans: abridge

Correct Answer: abridge

EXPATIATE means to speak or write at great length. The book lists abridge among the antonyms of EXPATIATE (also: compress, condense).

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Q 57 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPATRIATE?

A

astounding

B

fleshy

C

damp

D

deportee

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: deportee

Correct Answer: deportee

The book lists deportee among the synonyms of EXPATRIATE (also: evacuee, exile).

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Q 58 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPATRIATE?

A

allow

Correct
B

discourteous

C

muted

D

overt

View answer & explanation Ans: allow

Correct Answer: allow

The book lists allow among the antonyms of EXPATRIATE (also: wetcome).

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Q 59 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPEDIENT?

A

err

B

opportune

Correct
C

quivering

D

paltry

View answer & explanation Ans: opportune

Correct Answer: opportune

EXPEDIENT means convenient in helping to attain some purpose. The book lists opportune among the synonyms of EXPEDIENT (also: seasonable).

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Q 60 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPEDIENT?

A

disregard

B

heed

C

impolitic

Correct
D

belittler

View answer & explanation Ans: impolitic

Correct Answer: impolitic

EXPEDIENT means convenient in helping to attain some purpose. The book lists impolitic among the antonyms of EXPEDIENT (also: imprudent, inadvisable).

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

Q 61 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPLOIT?

A

about-face

B

shrew

C

berate

D

deed

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: deed

Correct Answer: deed

The book lists deed among the synonyms of EXPLOIT (also: feat, number).

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

Q 62 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPLOIT?

A

bore

Correct
B

parochial

C

loner

D

agitation

View answer & explanation Ans: bore

Correct Answer: bore

The book lists bore among the antonyms of EXPLOIT (also: bummer, bust).

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

Q 63 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPOUND?

A

temperate

B

air

Correct
C

scholastic

D

assent

View answer & explanation Ans: air

Correct Answer: air

EXPOUND means to set forth in detall; to explain. The book lists air among the synonyms of EXPOUND (also: express, give).

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

Q 64 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPOUND?

A

affable

B

uncynical

C

stifle

Correct
D

plethora

View answer & explanation Ans: stifle

Correct Answer: stifle

EXPOUND means to set forth in detall; to explain. The book lists stifle among the antonyms of EXPOUND (also: suppress, obscure).

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

Q 65 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXPURGATE?

A

bumptious

B

celerity

C

alien

D

purge

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: purge

Correct Answer: purge

EXPURGATE means to purify (usually a piece of writing) of offensive material. The book lists purge among the synonyms of EXPURGATE (also: delete, bowdlerize).

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

Q 66 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXPURGATE?

A

approve

Correct
B

delight

C

pure

D

enhance

View answer & explanation Ans: approve

Correct Answer: approve

EXPURGATE means to purify (usually a piece of writing) of offensive material. The book lists approve among the antonyms of EXPURGATE (also: authorize, sanction).

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

Q 67 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXTEMPORANEOUS?

A

album

B

impromptu

Correct
C

antipode

D

sanction

View answer & explanation Ans: impromptu

Correct Answer: impromptu

EXTEMPORANEOUS means done or spoken on the spur of the moment or without preparafion. The book lists impromptu among the synonyms of EXTEMPORANEOUS (also: offhand, ad hoc).

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

Q 68 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXTEMPORANEOUS?

A

quiet

B

attached

C

considered

Correct
D

coherent

View answer & explanation Ans: considered

Correct Answer: considered

EXTEMPORANEOUS means done or spoken on the spur of the moment or without preparafion. The book lists considered among the antonyms of EXTEMPORANEOUS (also: planned, premeditated).

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

Q 69 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXTINCT?

A

sedulous

B

sanctuary

C

infidel

D

defunct

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: defunct

Correct Answer: defunct

EXTINCT means no longer existing or active. The book lists defunct among the synonyms of EXTINCT.

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

Q 70 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXTINCT?

A

bygone

Correct
B

jocund

C

static

D

secular

View answer & explanation Ans: bygone

Correct Answer: bygone

EXTINCT means no longer existing or active. The book lists bygone among the antonyms of EXTINCT (also: bypast, dead).

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

Q 71 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXTIRPATE?

A

aggressive

B

eradicate

Correct
C

benign

D

abate

View answer & explanation Ans: eradicate

Correct Answer: eradicate

EXTIRPATE means to root out, destroy totally. The book lists eradicate among the synonyms of EXTIRPATE (also: exterminate, efface).

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

Q 72 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXTIRPATE?

A

antecede

B

hint

C

conserve

Correct
D

eternal

View answer & explanation Ans: conserve

Correct Answer: conserve

EXTIRPATE means to root out, destroy totally. The book lists conserve among the antonyms of EXTIRPATE (also: preserve, protect).

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

Q 73 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXTRANEOUS?

A

churlish

B

harlequin

C

idea

D

extrinsic

Correct
View answer & explanation Ans: extrinsic

Correct Answer: extrinsic

EXTRANEOUS means not essential; foreign; irrelevant. The book lists extrinsic among the synonyms of EXTRANEOUS (also: adventitious).

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

Q 74 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXTRANEOUS?

A

germane

Correct
B

familiar

C

abridge

D

allow

View answer & explanation Ans: germane

Correct Answer: germane

EXTRANEOUS means not essential; foreign; irrelevant. The book lists germane among the antonyms of EXTRANEOUS (also: intrinsic, inherent).

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

Q 75 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is closest in meaning to EXULTATION?

A

reprove

B

crowing

Correct
C

ethereal

D

nationalist

View answer & explanation Ans: crowing

Correct Answer: crowing

EXULTATION means great rejoicing. The book lists crowing among the synonyms of EXULTATION (also: delight, elation).

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

Q 76 English Vocabulary (E)

Which word is opposite in meaning to EXULTATION?

A

logical

B

certain

C

discouragement

Correct
D

misunderstand

View answer & explanation Ans: discouragement

Correct Answer: discouragement

EXULTATION means great rejoicing. The book lists discouragement among the antonyms of EXULTATION.

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

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