1. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
After days of high fever, the patient became delirious, experiencing vivid and distorted perceptions that were not grounded in reality.
a) bewildered
b) balanced
c) reasonable
d) hilarious
Answer: a)
2. Which of these is not a synonym of the highlighted word:
Ezra was found always compliant with the school’s rule book and was thus made the captain of the discipline committee in his last year of school.
a) submissive
b) docile
c) manageable
d) unyielding
Answer: d)
3. Which of these is not a synonym of the highlighted word:
Rachel camouflages her pimple with her wig.
a) conceals
b) masks
c) shrouds
d) reveals
Answer: d)
4. Which of these is not a synonym of the highlighted word:
The students denied conspiring or leaking the exam paper, asserting that the allegations were baseless.
a) conniving
b) thriving
c) devising
d) hatching
Answer: b)
5. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
She was eager to know the technique behind the magic trick.
a) curious
b) confounded
c) dismal
d) gregarious
Answer: a)
6. Which of these is not a synonym of the highlighted word:
The goons duped him and extracted a huge sum of money from him.
a) swindled
b) cheated
c) tricked
d) spied
Answer: d)
7. Which of these is not a synonym of the highlighted word:
His conviction in God was unshakable.
a) faith
b) belief
c) conviction
d) enhance
Answer: d)
8. Spot the odd one out:
a) continuity
b) constancy
c) continuance
d) intermittence
Answer: d)
9. Spot the odd one out:
a) herald
b) precursor
c) bearer
d) secretive
Answer: d)
10. Spot the odd one out:
a) desperate
b) anxious
c) contented
d) frantic
Answer: c)
11. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Alice lives in New York. Their buildings are enormous.
a) small
b) tiny
c) huge
d) miniature
Answer: c)
12. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
James’ boss's behaviour was rude in today's meeting.
a) polite
b) courteous
c) impolite
d) respectful
Answer: c)
13. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Jack is a very ingenious person.
a) stupid
b) clever
c) foolish
d) silly
Answer: b)
14. Choose the option which means the same as the quoted word:
The traffic inspector can "revoke" your driver's license for reckless driving. (CREST 2021-22)
a) corroborate
b) withhold
c) Take away
d) Assign
Answer: c)
15. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
That road was slippery.
a) dry
b) rough
c) slick
d) coarse
Answer: c)
16. Choose the synonym of the highlighted word:
You can't shift the blame. (CREST 2022-23)
a) appreciate
b) accuse
c) depart
d) praise
Answer: b)
17. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Today’s weather is gloomy.
a) bright
b) sunny
c) cheerful
d) bleak
Answer: d)
18. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Daniel is very optimistic about his future.
a) pessimistic
b) hopeful
c) doubtful
d) uncertain
Answer: b)
19. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
To win the spell bee, Shelly had to acquire a lot of new words.
a) obtain
b) hollow
c) convenient
d) purchase
Answer: a)
20. Choose the correct synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence:
Before the school trip, the teacher needed to get consent from each student's parents, ensuring they agreed their child could go.
a) against
b) approval
c) apply
d) application
Answer: b)
