Vocab Practice: Quiz 1

** This section is intended to serve the needs of the aspirants preparing for “English Paper” in different competitive exams.
** The practice questions provided in this section will help in attaining the skills required for handling the English paper with ease.

Directions for this Quiz : Find out the word with nearest meaning to the given word
1.obnoxious
(A)dreamy
(B)daring
(C)objectionable

2.ensue
(A)prove
(B)compel
(C)absorb

3.verbatim
(A)at will
(B)in secret
(C)word for word

4.Acclaim
(A)applaud
(B)excel
(C)discharge

5.Defer
(A)discourage
(B)default
(C)postpone

6.Disparage
(A)separate
(B)belittle
(C)compare

7.Protagonist
(A)prophet
(B)convert
(C)advocate

8.Ludicrous
(A)Ridiculous
(B)Profitable
(C)Excessive

9.Intrepid
(A)moist
(B)rude
(C)dauntless

10.Filch
(A)abstract
(B)swindle
(C)covet

11.Urbane
(A)well dressed
(B)prominent
(C)polished

12.Impromptu
(A)Offhand
(B)laughable
(C)fascinating

13.Chivalrous
(A)crude
(B)gallant
(C)handsome

14.Havoc
(A)festival
(B)battle
(C)mayhem

15.Stilted
(A)fashionable
(B)secret
(C)artificial

16.Soliloquy
(A)speech
(B)monologue
(C)incident

17.Decant
(A)Bisect
(B)Dissect
(C)pour off

18.Heretical
(A)Orthodox
(B)Unorthodox
(C)sociable

19.Nebulous
(A)cloudy
(B)subdued
(C)dewy

20.Admonish
(A)polish
(B)escape
(C)caution


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