UPSC Aptitude Test - Synonyms
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
In the questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
TRANSPARENT
- (a)
verbose
- (b)
involved
- (c)
witty
- (d)
lucid
transparent(Adjective): able to see through: clear
verbose(Adjective): using more words than needed
involved(Adjective): taking part in something
witty(Adjective): able to say or write clever or amusing things: funny
lucid(Adjective) : easy to understand: clear
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word.
MAGNIFICENT
- (a)
magnanimous
- (b)
modest
- (c)
generous
- (d)
splendid
magnificent (Adjective) : extremely attractive and impressive; deserving praise; splendid
magnanimous (Adjective) : kind, generous and forgiving
modest (Adjective) : not very large,expensive,important,etc.,not talking much about your own abilities or possessions
generous (Adjective) : giving or willing to give freely.
splendid (Adjective) : excellent; very good; great; very impressive; very beautiful
In the questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the
meaning of the word given Capital Letters.
KNAVISH
- (a)
honourable
- (b)
noble
- (c)
trustworthy
- (d)
unscrupulous
knavish(Adjective): dishonest; unscrupulous; without moral principles
honorable(Adjective): following moral principles
noble(Adjective): having fine personal qualities such as courage, honesty, etc;
trustworthy(Adjective): reliable; that you can rely on to be good, honest, sincere, etc.
unscrupulous(Adjective): with-out moral principles; dishonest
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the
given word.
CRUDE
- (a)
unrefined
- (b)
cruel
- (c)
rude
- (d)
savage
crude (Adjective) : simple and not very inaccurate but giving a general idea of something; vulguar; unrefined;
unrefined (Adjective) : not polite or educated
cruel (Adjective) : having a desire tocause pain and suffering.
rude (adjective) : impolite; having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
savage (Adjective) : aggressive and violent; causing greatharm; brutal
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
Proposition
- (a)
Intimation
- (b)
Protestation
- (c)
Proposal
- (d)
Invitation
intimation (N.): the act of stating something or of making it known, especially in an indirect way
protestation (N.): a strong statement that something is true, especially when others people do not believe you
proposal (N.): a formal suggestion/plan
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the
given word.
NOVICE
- (a)
expert
- (b)
specialist
- (c)
generalist
- (d)
beginner
novice (Noun) : a person who is new and has little experimence in a skill, job or situation
expert (Noun) : a person with special knowledge, skill or training
specialist (Noun) : a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study
generalist (Noun) : aperson who has knoledge of several different subjects or activities
beginner (Noun) : aperson who is starting or activities
In the question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word
Bumptious
- (a)
Uncouth
- (b)
Conceited
- (c)
Rude
- (d)
Shrewd
(2) Bumptious (Adjective) = showing that you are very important; conceited
(1) uncouth (Adj.) : rude/socially unacceptable
(2) conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do
(3) shrewd (Adj.) : showing good judgement and likely to be right
Look at the sentence:
It is very bumptious of you to assume that work is always the best.
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
Odious
- (a)
hateful
- (b)
rotten
- (c)
infamous
- (d)
sick
odius (Adj): extremely unplasent; horrible.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the
given word.
DEMONSTRATE
- (a)
remonstrate
- (b)
show
- (c)
witness
- (d)
complain
demonstrate (Verb) : to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence; display; protest
remonstrate (Verb) : to protest or complain about somebody or something
show (Verb) : to make something clear : to prove something
witness (Verb) : to see something happen
complain (Verb) : to say you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied.
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
PERIODIC
- (a)
infrequent
- (b)
continuous
- (c)
occassional
- (d)
regular
periodic (Adjective) : happening often and regularly
infrequent (Adjective) : not happening often; rare
continuous (Adjective) : happening or existing for a period of time without interruption; continual
occassional (Adjective) : happening or done sometimes but not often
regular (Adjective) : done or happening often
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
August
- (a)
common
- (b)
ridiculous
- (c)
dignified
- (d)
petty
August (Adjective) = impressive, making you feel respect: dignified.
Look at the sentence
Prime Minister is an August guest to grace this occasion.
In the questions,out the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
DECIMATED
- (a)
denounced
- (b)
destroyed
- (c)
successful
- (d)
depressed
decimated (Verb): to severely damage something or make something weaker
denounced (Verb): to strongly criticise somebody/something that you think is wrong, illegal, etc.
destroyed (Verb): to damage something very badly
successful (Verb): achieving your aims or what was intended
depressed (Verb): very sad and without hope
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Latent
- (a)
Hidden
- (b)
Expose
- (c)
Obstruct
- (d)
Confuse
Latent (Adjective) = existing, but not yet very noticeable: hidden.
Look at the sentence:
These children have a huge reserve of latent talent.
In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
DETER
- (a)
to neglect
- (b)
to disapprove
- (c)
to differ
- (d)
to hinder
deter (Verb) : to make somebody decide not to do something or continue doing something, by making him understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of his actions
to neglect (Verb) : to fail to take care of somebody or something; not to give enough attention to something
to disapprove (Verb) : to think that somebody or something is not good or suitable
to differ (Verb) : to be different from somebody or something
to hinder (Verb) : to make it difficult for somebody to do something or something to happen
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Verisimilitude
- (a)
grotesque
- (b)
fantastic
- (c)
festive
- (d)
authenticity
Verisimilitude (Noun) = the quality of seeming to be true or real; authenticity.
Look at the sentence:
To add verisimilitude, the stage is covered with sand for the desert scenes.
In the questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Complacent
- (a)
satisfied
- (b)
recommend
- (c)
witty
- (d)
confuse
Complacent (Adjective) = too satisfied with yourself or with a situation: a feeling of satisfaction.
Look at the sentence:
We must not become complacent about progress.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
CEASE
- (a)
stop
- (b)
lapse
- (c)
close
- (d)
arrest
cease (Verb) : to stop happening or existing
stop (Verb) : to end an activity
lapse(Verb) : expire; to come to an end
close (Verb) : shut
arrest (Verb) : to take into custody (by the police)
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
LIABILITY
- (a)
debt
- (b)
debit
- (c)
asset
- (d)
credit
liability (Noun) : the state of being legally responsible for something
debt (Noun) : a sum of money that somebody owes
debit (Noun) : a written note in a bank account or other financial record of a sum of money spent
asset (Noun) : a person or thing that is valuable or useful; a thing of value-property, money, etc.
credit (Noun) : an arrangement that you make, to pay later for something you buy
In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
ANTAGONIST
- (a)
non-believer
- (b)
trouble-maker
- (c)
trouble-shooter
- (d)
opponent
antagonist (Noun) : a person who stronglyb opposes somebody or something; opponent
non-believer (Noun) : someone who refuses to believe
trouble-maker (Noun) : a person who often causes serious problems
trouble-shooter (Noun) : a person who helps to solve problems in a company or an organisation
opponent (Noun) : a person that you are playing or fighting against in a game,competition, argument etc.:adversary
In the questions, out the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
RESCIND
- (a)
change
- (b)
revoke
- (c)
repeat
- (d)
reconsider
rescind (Verb): to officially state that a law, contract, decision etc. is no longer valid; revoke
change (Verb): to become different
revoke (Verb): to officially cancel something so that it may no longer be valid
repeat (Verb): to say or write something again or more than one reconsider (Verb): to think about something again in order to change your decision or opinion
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
SPECULATE
- (a)
think
- (b)
guess
- (c)
argue
- (d)
speak
speculate (Verb) : to form an opinion about something without knowing all the facts; wonder; conjecture; guess
think (Verb) : to have an idea that something is true or p[ossible or to have a particular opinion about somebody or something
guess (Verb) : to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
argue (Verb) : to speak angrily with somebody because you disagree with him
speak (Verb) : to talk
In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
KIOSK
- (a)
store
- (b)
shop
- (c)
booth
- (d)
mall
kiosk (Noun) : a small shop/store, open at the front, where newspapers, drinks etc. are sold; stand; booth
store (Noun) : a large shop that sells many different types of goods; a shop(large or small)
shop (Noun) : a building or part of a building where you can buy goods and services
booth (Noun) : a small confined place where you can do something privately; a place to sit in a restuarant
mall (Noun) : a large building or covered area that has many shops/stores, restuarants,etc.inside it
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CONJURER
- (a)
magician
- (b)
jester
- (c)
performer
- (d)
trickster
conjurer (Noun) : a man who performs magical / clever tricks: magician
magician (Noun) : a man who performs magic or clever tricks; conjurer
jester (Noun) : a man employed in the past at the court of a king or queen to amuse people by telling jokes and funny stories
performer (Noun) : a person who performs for an audience in a show, concert, etc.
trickster (Noun) : a person who tricks or cheats people
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TEMERITY
- (a)
verity
- (b)
audacity
- (c)
simplicity
- (d)
paucity
temerity (Noun) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude; audacity
verity (Noun) : truth
audacity (Noun) : brave but rude and shocking behaviour(3) simplicity (Noun) : an aspect of something that is easy. natural or plain
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something
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TINSEL
- (a)
tinkle
- (b)
decoration
- (c)
tin
- (d)
colourful
tinsel (Noun) : strips of shiny material like metal, used as decorations, especially onChristmas
tinkle (Noun) : a light high ringing sound
decoration (Noun) : a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions
tin (Noun) : a chemical element; a metal container
colourful (Adjective) : full of different, bright colours
In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
HUMOROUS
- (a)
witty
- (b)
innovative
- (c)
fashionable
- (d)
timid
humorous (Adjective): funny and entertaining
witty (Adjective) : able to say or write clever, amusing things
innovative (Adjective) : introducing or using new ideas, ways
fashionable (Adjective) : following a style that is popular at a particular time
timid (Adjective) : shy and nervous; not brave
In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GREET
- (a)
welcome
- (b)
hostile
- (c)
unsociable
- (d)
aloof
greet (Verb) : to say hello to somebody or to welcome him
welcome (Verb) : to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when he arrives somewhere
hostile (Adjective) : very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
unsociable (Adjective) : not enjoying the company of other people
aloof (Adjective) : not friendly or interested in other people
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
CANCEL
- (a)
abolish
- (b)
approve
- (c)
allow
- (d)
break
cancel (Verb): to decide that something that has been arranged will not now take place; annul; abolish: neutralize
abolish (Verb) : to officially end a law, a system or an institution
approve (Verb) : to think somebody or something is goog, suitable or acceptable
allow (Verb) : to let somebody or something do something
break (Verb) : to be damaged and separated into two or more pieces
In the questions,out of the four alternatives,choose the one of which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GENIAL
- (a)
cordial
- (b)
unselfish
- (c)
careful
- (d)
specific
genial (Adjective) : friendly and cheerful: affable; cordial
cordial (Adjective) : pleasant and friendly
unselfish (Adjective) : giving more time or importance to other people's needs. wishes etc. than to your own
careful (Adjective) : giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you may avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something
wrong
specific (Adjective) : detailed and exact; particular
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RELISH
- (a)
realise
- (b)
taste
- (c)
enjoy
- (d)
reveal
relish (Verb) : to get. great pleasure from something: enjoy
realize (Verb) : to understand or become aware of a situation
taste (Verb) : to test, have or recognize any food or drink
enjoy (Verb) : to get pleasure from something
reveal (Verb) : disclose; to make something known to somebody