Synonyms Exercise with Correct Answers and Explanation

19-June 2025

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Synonyms Exercise with Correct Answers and Explanation

✅ Synonym Practice Objective Questions (1–50)

Q1. What is the synonym of Cipher?
A) Puzzle
B) Hero
C) Zero
D) Leader

Q2. The word Rotundity means –
A) Slimness
B) Roundness
C) Openness
D) Emptiness

Q3. Nexus is best synonymous with –
A) Detachment
B) Break
C) Disinterest
D) Link

Q4. Parsimonious person is –
A) Kind-hearted
B) Extravagant
C) Stingy
D) Brave

Q5. A Nebulous idea is –
A) Clear
B) New
C) Vague
D) Solid

Q6. The word Banal refers to something –
A) Unique
B) Boring
C) Energetic
D) Fresh

Q7. Nonchalant attitude means –
A) Caring
B) Excited
C) Unwilling
D) Indifferent

Q8. Clement behaviour is –
A) Kind
B) Harsh
C) Cruel
D) Fierce

Q9. Altruistic people are –
A) Selfish
B) Greedy
C) Generous
D) Proud

Q10. A circumspect person is –
A) Thoughtless
B) Careless
C) Careful
D) Reckless

Q11. Sangfroid means –
A) Panic
B) Patience
C) Excitement
D) Confusion

Q12. To call a spade a spade means –
A) Be silent
B) Be diplomatic
C) Be blunt
D) Hide the truth

Q13. A pragmatic person is –
A) Dreamy
B) Practical
C) Romantic
D) Confused

Q14. Convivial surroundings are –
A) Pleasant
B) Boring
C) Loud
D) Dark

Q15. Antipathy means –
A) Love
B) Affection
C) Dislike
D) Joy

Q16. Tenacious person is –
A) Indifferent
B) Generous
C) Determined
D) Humble

Q17. Baffle means –
A) Surprise
B) Educate
C) Explain
D) Instruct

Q18. Fastidious means –
A) Stubborn
B) Fussy
C) Lazy
D) Generous

Q19. Chimerical means –
A) Practical
B) Realistic
C) Imaginary
D) Aggressive

Q20. A nostrum is a –
A) Curse
B) Cure-all
C) Disease
D) Poison

Q21. A sojourn is –
A) A permanent stay
B) A brief visit
C) An escape
D) A relocation

Q22. Sanguine mood is –
A) Depressed
B) Indifferent
C) Cheerful
D) Furious

Q23. Elucidate means –
A) Hide
B) Mislead
C) Clarify
D) Observe

Q24. Lucid explanation is –
A) Doubtful
B) Clear
C) Confusing
D) Short

Q25. A cipher in rank is a –
A) Genius
B) Commander
C) Nobody
D) Specialist

Q26. A banal speech is –
A) Impressive
B) Dull
C) Emotional
D) Loud

Q27. A nebulous proposal is –
A) Definite
B) Vague
C) Creative
D) Deep

Q28. Circumspect decision is –
A) Reckless
B) Wise
C) Careless
D) Delayed

Q29. An altruistic act is –
A) Helpful
B) Cruel
C) Calculated
D) Violent

Q30. A tenacious mind –
A) Wavers
B) Gives up
C) Holds on
D) Doubts

Q31. Sanguine expectations are –
A) Negative
B) Hopeful
C) Sarcastic
D) False

Q32. Convivial people are –
A) Pleasant
B) Rude
C) Arrogant
D) Sad

Q33. A nonchalant person appears –
A) Unconcerned
B) Angry
C) Interested
D) Determined

Q34. Fastidious people are –
A) Easy-going
B) Demanding
C) Satisfied
D) Forgetful

Q35. A nostrum is often a –
A) Myth
B) Sickness
C) Remedy
D) Tool

Q36. One who baffles others –
A) Pleases
B) Shocks
C) Praises
D) Encourages

Q37. A chimerical dream is –
A) Real
B) Unreal
C) Logical
D) Repetitive

Q38. To elucidate a concept is to –
A) Complicate it
B) Explain it
C) Argue it
D) Deny it

Q39. A lucid speech is –
A) Clear
B) Mysterious
C) Hasty
D) Harsh

Q40. One with sangfroid –
A) Panics easily
B) Stays calm
C) Cries often
D) Talks fast

Q41. Pragmatic outlook is –
A) Imaginative
B) Practical
C) Artistic
D) Wild

Q42. Sojourn means –
A) Journey
B) Leisure
C) Halt
D) Temporary stay

Q43. To call a spade a spade is to –
A) Speak honestly
B) Hide facts
C) Be diplomatic
D) Say nothing

Q44. Parsimonious man is –
A) Miserly
B) Stylish
C) Punctual
D) Smart

Q45. Antipathy is –
A) Attraction
B) Respect
C) Hatred
D) Sympathy

Q46. A nexus is –
A) Link
B) Fault
C) Block
D) Center

Q47. Rotundity refers to –
A) Loudness
B) Volume
C) Roundness
D) Weight

Q48. A cipher also means –
A) Genius
B) Code
C) Coin
D) Chart

Q49. Altruistic is closest to –
A) Generous
B) Ambitious
C) Practical
D) Tolerant

Q50. Nonchalant behaviour is –
A) Arrogant
B) Calm
C) Aggressive
D) Tensed

✅ Answer Key with Explanations

Q	Ans	Explanation
1	C	'Cipher' often means zero or nothing.
2	B	'Rotundity' = roundness in shape.
3	D	'Nexus' = a strong link or connection.
4	C	'Parsimonious' = extremely frugal or stingy.
5	C	'Nebulous' = vague, unclear.
6	B	'Banal' = boring, lacking originality.
7	D	'Nonchalant' = calm or unconcerned.
8	A	'Clement' = kind or merciful.
9	C	'Altruistic' = generous, selfless.
10	C	'Circumspect' = cautious, careful.
11	B	'Sangfroid' = coolness under pressure.
12	C	'Call a spade a spade' = speak frankly.
13	B	'Pragmatic' = practical.
14	A	'Convivial' = cheerful and friendly.
15	C	'Antipathy' = deep dislike.
16	C	'Tenacious' = determined, stubborn.
17	A	'Baffle' = shock or confuse.
18	B	'Fastidious' = hard to please, fussy.
19	C	'Chimerical' = imaginary, unrealistic.
20	B	'Nostrum' = a cure-all medicine (often quack).
21	B	'Sojourn' = a short temporary stay.
22	C	'Sanguine' = optimistic, cheerful.
23	C	'Elucidate' = to clarify or explain.
24	B	'Lucid' = clear.
25	C	'Cipher' in rank = someone of no importance.
26	B	'Banal' = unoriginal, dull.
27	B	'Nebulous' = not clear, vague.
28	B	'Circumspect' = wise, careful.
29	A	'Altruistic' = helpful and selfless.
30	C	'Tenacious' = doesn’t give up, holds on.
31	B	'Sanguine' = hopeful.
32	A	'Convivial' = friendly, sociable.
33	A	'Nonchalant' = appearing unconcerned.
34	B	'Fastidious' = overly fussy or critical.
35	C	'Nostrum' = cure or medicine.
36	B	'Baffle' = confuse or shock.
37	B	'Chimerical' = unrealistic, imaginary.
38	B	'Elucidate' = to make clear.
39	A	'Lucid' = clear and easy to understand.
40	B	'Sangfroid' = calmness in tough situations.
41	B	'Pragmatic' = practical.
42	D	'Sojourn' = a brief, temporary stay.
43	A	'Call a spade a spade' = speak truth bluntly.
44	A	'Parsimonious' = miserly.
45	C	'Antipathy' = hatred or aversion.
46	A	'Nexus' = link or connection.
47	C	'Rotundity' = roundness.
48	B	'Cipher' can also mean a code or secret writing.
49	A	'Altruistic' = generous.
50	B	'Nonchalant' = cool and calm.