Synonyms & Antonyms: Practice Questions with Answers

Words with the same or opposite meaning. Try each question first: tap an option to check it, and the explanation appears below.

1. Question 1Hard

   Choose the word closest in meaning to “Ubiquitous”.

   A.RareB.AncientC.OmnipresentD.Fragile
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   ✅ C. Omnipresent

   “Ubiquitous” means found everywhere. “Omnipresent” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Rare” means the opposite, and “Ancient” and “Fragile” are not related in meaning.

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2. Question 2Easy

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Fertile”.

   A.CarelessB.HumbleC.BarrenD.Productive
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   ✅ C. Barren

   “Fertile” means able to produce many crops. “Barren” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Productive” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Humble” and “Careless” are not related in meaning.

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3. Question 3Medium

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Hinder”.

   A.ObstructB.AdmireC.FacilitateD.Decorate
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   ✅ C. Facilitate

   “Hinder” means to make something difficult. “Facilitate” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Obstruct” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Admire” and “Decorate” are not related in meaning.

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4. Question 4Medium

   Choose the word closest in meaning to “Accurate”.

   A.PreciseB.CheerfulC.ErroneousD.Ancient
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   ✅ A. Precise

   “Accurate” means free from mistakes. “Precise” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Erroneous” means the opposite, and “Cheerful” and “Ancient” are not related in meaning.

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5. Question 5Medium

   Choose the word closest in meaning to “Affluent”.

   A.CuriousB.TenderC.ProsperousD.Impoverished
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   ✅ C. Prosperous

   “Affluent” means having a great deal of money. “Prosperous” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Impoverished” means the opposite, and “Curious” and “Tender” are not related in meaning.

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6. Question 6Hard

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Vindictive”.

   A.LucidB.SpitefulC.FrugalD.Forgiving
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   ✅ D. Forgiving

   “Vindictive” means wanting to harm someone in return. “Forgiving” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Spiteful” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Frugal” and “Lucid” are not related in meaning.

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7. Question 7Hard

   Choose the word closest in meaning to “Garrulous”.

   A.GenerousB.BrittleC.TaciturnD.Talkative
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   ✅ D. Talkative

   “Garrulous” means talking too much. “Talkative” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Taciturn” means the opposite, and “Generous” and “Brittle” are not related in meaning.

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8. Question 8Hard

   Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Bellicose”.

   A.PeaceableB.LucidC.BelligerentD.Fragile
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   ✅ A. Peaceable

   “Bellicose” means eager to fight. “Peaceable” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Belligerent” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Fragile” and “Lucid” are not related in meaning.

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9. Question 9Hard

   Choose the word closest in meaning to “Impeccable”.

   A.TimidB.DefectiveC.FlawlessD.Generous
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   ✅ C. Flawless

   “Impeccable” means without any fault. “Flawless” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Defective” means the opposite, and “Generous” and “Timid” are not related in meaning.

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10. Question 10Easy

    Choose the word closest in meaning to “Abundant”.

    A.ScarceB.SilentC.FragileD.Plentiful
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    ✅ D. Plentiful

    “Abundant” means existing in large quantities. “Plentiful” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Scarce” means the opposite, and “Fragile” and “Silent” are not related in meaning.

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11. Question 11Easy

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Huge”.

    A.TinyB.EnormousC.AncientD.Noisy
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    ✅ A. Tiny

    “Huge” means extremely large. “Tiny” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Enormous” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Noisy” and “Ancient” are not related in meaning.

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12. Question 12Medium

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Concise”.

    A.SuccinctB.VerboseC.FragileD.Hostile
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    ✅ B. Verbose

    “Concise” means giving information in few words. “Verbose” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Succinct” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Hostile” and “Fragile” are not related in meaning.

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13. Question 13Medium

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Jovial”.

    A.RigidB.MerryC.MoroseD.Thrifty
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    ✅ C. Morose

    “Jovial” means cheerful and friendly. “Morose” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Merry” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Rigid” and “Thrifty” are not related in meaning.

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14. Question 14Easy

    Choose the word closest in meaning to “Brave”.

    A.PoliteB.CowardlyC.CarefulD.Courageous
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    ✅ D. Courageous

    “Brave” means ready to face danger or pain. “Courageous” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Cowardly” means the opposite, and “Careful” and “Polite” are not related in meaning.

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15. Question 15Medium

    Choose the word closest in meaning to “Zeal”.

    A.EnthusiasmB.SilenceC.ApathyD.Caution
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    ✅ A. Enthusiasm

    “Zeal” means great energy and eagerness. “Enthusiasm” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Apathy” means the opposite, and “Caution” and “Silence” are not related in meaning.

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16. Question 16Easy

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Victory”.

    A.HarvestB.DefeatC.TriumphD.Journey
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    ✅ B. Defeat

    “Victory” means success in a contest. “Defeat” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Triumph” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Journey” and “Harvest” are not related in meaning.

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17. Question 17Medium

    Choose the word closest in meaning to “Rigid”.

    A.PliableB.AncientC.EagerD.Stiff
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    ✅ D. Stiff

    “Rigid” means unable to bend; stiff. “Stiff” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Pliable” means the opposite, and “Ancient” and “Eager” are not related in meaning.

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18. Question 18Medium

    Choose the word closest in meaning to “Hostile”.

    A.FragrantB.AntagonisticC.RigidD.Amicable
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    ✅ B. Antagonistic

    “Hostile” means unfriendly and opposed. “Antagonistic” has nearly the same meaning, so it is the synonym. “Amicable” means the opposite, and “Fragrant” and “Rigid” are not related in meaning.

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19. Question 19Easy

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Danger”.

    A.SafetyB.PerilC.MotionD.Pleasure
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    ✅ A. Safety

    “Danger” means the possibility of harm. “Safety” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Peril” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Pleasure” and “Motion” are not related in meaning.

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20. Question 20Medium

    Choose the word opposite in meaning to “Lucid”.

    A.BitterB.VagueC.HumbleD.Clear
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    ✅ B. Vague

    “Lucid” means clear and easy to understand. “Vague” means the opposite, so it is the antonym. “Clear” has the same meaning (a synonym), and “Bitter” and “Humble” are not related in meaning.

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