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AFCAT Synonyms Questions with Answers & Explanations

20 Synonyms questions from the Verbal Ability in English section of AFCAT, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

Select the word closest in meaning to: PERIL

  1. ADanger
  2. BSecurity
  3. CProtection
  4. DSafety
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Answer: (A) Danger PERIL means "Danger".
Question 2

Select the word closest in meaning to: NOVICE

  1. AMaster
  2. BVeteran
  3. CBeginner
  4. DExpert
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Answer: (C) Beginner NOVICE means "Beginner".
Question 3

Select the word closest in meaning to: CANDID

  1. ASecretive
  2. BFrank
  3. CDeceptive
  4. DEvasive
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Answer: (B) Frank CANDID means "Frank".
Question 4

Select the word closest in meaning to: NEGLIGENT

  1. ACautious
  2. BAttentive
  3. CWatchful
  4. DCareless
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Answer: (D) Careless NEGLIGENT means "Careless".
Question 5

Select the word closest in meaning to: SAGACIOUS

  1. AStupid
  2. BWise
  3. CIgnorant
  4. DFoolish
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Answer: (B) Wise SAGACIOUS means "Wise".
Question 6

Select the word closest in meaning to: OBSTINATE

  1. AStubborn
  2. BDocile
  3. CFlexible
  4. DYielding
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Answer: (A) Stubborn OBSTINATE means "Stubborn".
Question 7

Select the word closest in meaning to: ADVERSITY

  1. AProsperity
  2. BFortune
  3. CMisfortune
  4. DSuccess
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Answer: (C) Misfortune ADVERSITY means "Misfortune".
Question 8

Select the word closest in meaning to: PRUDENT

  1. AWise
  2. BReckless
  3. CRash
  4. DFoolish
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Answer: (A) Wise PRUDENT means "Wise".
Question 9

Select the word closest in meaning to: TEDIOUS

  1. AThrilling
  2. BBoring
  3. CInteresting
  4. DExciting
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Answer: (B) Boring TEDIOUS means "Boring".
Question 10

Select the word closest in meaning to: BENEVOLENT

  1. AHostile
  2. BCruel
  3. CSelfish
  4. DKind
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Answer: (D) Kind BENEVOLENT means "Kind".

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Question 11

Select the word closest in meaning to: ZEAL

  1. ALethargy
  2. BEnthusiasm
  3. CApathy
  4. DIndifference
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Answer: (B) Enthusiasm ZEAL means "Enthusiasm".
Question 12

Select the word closest in meaning to: SPARSE

  1. ADense
  2. BThick
  3. CCrowded
  4. DScanty
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Answer: (D) Scanty SPARSE means "Scanty".
Question 13

Select the word closest in meaning to: TRANQUIL

  1. ANoisy
  2. BAgitated
  3. CCalm
  4. DTurbulent
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Answer: (C) Calm TRANQUIL means "Calm".
Question 14

Select the word closest in meaning to: RELUCTANT

  1. AWilling
  2. BEager
  3. CUnwilling
  4. DKeen
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Answer: (C) Unwilling RELUCTANT means "Unwilling".
Question 15

Select the word closest in meaning to: GRATITUDE

  1. AResentment
  2. BIngratitude
  3. CThankfulness
  4. DEnvy
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Answer: (C) Thankfulness GRATITUDE means "Thankfulness".
Question 16

Select the word closest in meaning to: GENUINE

  1. ACounterfeit
  2. BFake
  3. CAuthentic
  4. DFalse
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Answer: (C) Authentic GENUINE means "Authentic".
Question 17

Select the word closest in meaning to: HOSTILE

  1. AAmiable
  2. BUnfriendly
  3. CCordial
  4. DWarm
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Answer: (B) Unfriendly HOSTILE means "Unfriendly".
Question 18

Select the word closest in meaning to: ELOQUENT

  1. AHesitant
  2. BExpressive
  3. CSilent
  4. DInarticulate
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Answer: (B) Expressive ELOQUENT means "Expressive".
Question 19

Select the word closest in meaning to: LUCID

  1. AConfusing
  2. BVague
  3. CClear
  4. DObscure
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Answer: (C) Clear LUCID means "Clear".
Question 20

Select the word closest in meaning to: DILIGENT

  1. ALazy
  2. BHard-working
  3. CIdle
  4. DCareless
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Answer: (B) Hard-working DILIGENT means "Hard-working".

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