PPSC Sub Registrar (BS-14) English Synonyms & Antonyms — Set 2

1. Question 1

   Q1. The synonym of Feasible is:

   • A) Misplaced
   • B) Undue
   • C) Practicable
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Practicable

   Explanation: 'Practicable' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

2. Question 2

   Q2. Choose the similar meaning of Apprehension:

   • A) Arrest
   • B) Joy
   • C) Certainty
   • D) Hope

   Answer: Arrest

   Explanation: "Apprehension" means both anxiety and the act of arresting someone; "arrest" is a direct synonym of its legal sense.

3. Question 3

   Q3. The synonym of Stubborn is:

   • A) Willful
   • B) Docile
   • C) Fast
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Willful

   Explanation: 'Willful' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

4. Question 4

   Q4. The synonym of "eradicate" is:

   • A) Eliminate
   • B) To forget
   • C) To forgive
   • D) Validation

   Answer: Eliminate

   Explanation: "Eradicate" means to completely destroy or remove something, and "eliminate" is its closest synonym.

5. Question 5

   Q5. Choose the synonym of 'bring up?

   • A) Follow
   • B) Raise
   • C) Track
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Raise

   Explanation: 'Raise' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

6. Question 6

   Q6. The antonym of Backward is:

   • A) Developed
   • B) Reverse
   • C) Change
   • D) Overturn

   Answer: Developed

   Explanation: "Backward" means underdeveloped or behind in progress, so its antonym is "developed," meaning advanced.

7. Question 7

   Q7. What is the synonym of PROFANE?

   • A) Irreverent
   • B) Condescending
   • C) Deign
   • D) All of these

   Answer: Irreverent

   Explanation: "Profane" describes something irreverent or showing disrespect for sacred things; both words share the sense of lacking reverence.

8. Question 8

   Q8. The antonym of Entice is:

   • A) Draw
   • B) Repulse
   • C) lure
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Repulse

   Explanation: 'Repulse' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

9. Question 9

   Q9. The antonym of turmoil is:

   • A) Chaos
   • B) Ferment
   • C) Serenity
   • D) None of these

   Answer: Serenity

   Explanation: 'Serenity' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

10. Question 10

    Q10. Choose the antonym of Zeal:

    • A) Hostility
    • B) Diffidence
    • C) Apathy
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Apathy

    Explanation: 'Apathy' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

11. Question 11

    Q11. Choose the synonym of the underlined word: Thief's shifty eyes betrayed his guilt?

    • A) Crafty
    • B) Wily
    • C) Deceitful
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Deceitful

    Explanation: 'Deceitful' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

12. Question 12

    Q12. The synonym of "Facsimile" is:

    • A) Duplicate
    • B) Original
    • C) Native
    • D) Initial

    Answer: Duplicate

    Explanation: "Facsimile" means an exact copy or reproduction of a document, making "duplicate" its closest synonym.

13. Question 13

    Q13. The antonym of "Ecstasy" is:

    • A) Bliss
    • B) Misery
    • C) Exultation
    • D) Happiness

    Answer: Misery

    Explanation: "Ecstasy" means a state of overwhelming joy, so its antonym is "misery," a state of great suffering or unhappiness.

14. Question 14

    Q14. Choose the synonym: Economize

    • A) Spend
    • B) Save
    • C) Squander
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Save

    Explanation: 'Save' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

15. Question 15

    Q15. The Antonym of Prudent is:

    • A) Wise
    • B) Judicious
    • C) Imprudent
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Imprudent

    Explanation: 'Imprudent' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.

16. Question 16

    Q16. Synonym of "Coagulate" is:

    • A) Collect
    • B) Solidify
    • C) Melt
    • D) Mix

    Answer: Solidify

    Explanation: "Coagulate" means to change from a liquid to a semi-solid state; "solidify" is its closest synonym.

17. Question 17

    Q17. The synonym of "Odour" is:

    • A) Taste
    • B) Smell
    • C) Colour
    • D) Texture

    Answer: Smell

    Explanation: "Odour" means a distinctive smell or scent, making "smell" its direct synonym.

18. Question 18

    Q18. What is the antonym of "incongruous"?

    • A) Conflicting
    • B) Contradictory
    • C) Uneven
    • D) Harmonious

    Answer: Harmonious

    Explanation: "Incongruous" means not fitting or out of place, so its antonym is "harmonious," meaning consistent and fitting together well.

19. Question 19

    Q19. The antonym of "wean" is:

    • A) Attach
    • B) Detach
    • C) Discourage
    • D) Hail

    Answer: Attach

    Explanation: "Wean" means to gradually detach someone from something they depend on, so its antonym is "attach," meaning to connect or make dependent.

20. Question 20

    Q20. The synonym of 'Prolong' is:

    • A) Extend
    • B) Concise
    • C) Pretend
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Extend

    Explanation: 'Extend' is the best match for the word relationship tested in the stem. Learn this pair for competitive English vocabulary sections.