Synonyms— Concepts, Formulas & Shortcuts
- Read the option that is closest in meaning AND in intensity — "warm" is not a synonym for "scorching".
- Use the root: bene- (good), mal- (bad), phil- (love), -logy (study), anti- (against).
- If unsure, place each option into a sentence with the original word and see which survives.
- Eliminate antonyms first — exam setters usually plant one as a distractor.
- Note the part of speech: a verb's synonym must also be a verb.
- Revise in themed sets (praise words, criticism words, fear words) rather than alphabetically.
Synonyms Practice Questions with Answers
Attempt each question first, then open the explanation. All 8 questions below are free to read and require no signup.
Q1.Choose the word nearest in meaning to ABANDON:
Easy- ACherish
- BForsake
- CAcquire
- DRestore
Synonyms question 1 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Forsake
Explanation: To abandon is to give up or desert something completely — "forsake" carries exactly that sense.
Q2.Choose the word nearest in meaning to LUCID:
Easy- AConfusing
- BClear
- CBright
- DHidden
Synonyms question 2 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Clear
Explanation: Lucid means easily understood or clearly expressed.
Q3.Choose the word nearest in meaning to FRUGAL:
Moderate- AWasteful
- BThrifty
- CGenerous
- DFragile
Synonyms question 3 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Thrifty
Explanation: Frugal means sparing with money or resources — thrifty. "Fragile" is a sound-alike distractor.
Q4.Choose the word nearest in meaning to CANDID:
Easy- AFrank
- BSweet
- CHesitant
- DDeceptive
Synonyms question 4 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Frank
Explanation: Candid means truthful and straightforward, i.e. frank.
Q5.Choose the word nearest in meaning to OBSOLETE:
Moderate- AAbsolute
- BOutdated
- CEssential
- DComplete
Synonyms question 5 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Outdated
Explanation: Obsolete means no longer in use, outdated. "Absolute" is only a sound-alike.
Q6.Choose the word nearest in meaning to TENACIOUS:
Moderate- AWeak
- BPersistent
- CTender
- DTemporary
Synonyms question 6 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Persistent
Explanation: Tenacious describes someone who holds on firmly and does not give up — persistent.
Q7.Choose the word nearest in meaning to AMIABLE:
Moderate- AFriendly
- BAmbitious
- CHostile
- DCapable
Synonyms question 7 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: A. Friendly
Explanation: Amiable means good-natured and friendly. Do not confuse it with "amenable" (willing to agree).
Q8.Choose the word nearest in meaning to VINDICATE:
Difficult- AAccuse
- BJustify
- CPunish
- DIgnore
Synonyms question 8 of 8+Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B. Justify
Explanation: To vindicate is to clear of blame or to justify — the opposite of accusing.
Synonyms — Frequently Asked Questions
How many vocabulary words should I learn for placements?+
A working core of 800–1,000 high-frequency words covers most synonym, antonym and sentence-completion questions in Indian placement and bank exams. Depth of usage matters more than raw list length.
Are synonyms always exact matches?+
No. The instruction is to pick the word "nearest in meaning". Choose the best available option even if it is not a perfect equivalent.
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