Common English

English Vocabulary Part 2 — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word

15 questions on advanced vocabulary — synonyms, antonyms, and one-word substitutions frequently tested in PSC.

15 questions · 8 minutes

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Q1.One who cannot be corrected:

A. Incurable B. Incorrigible C. Inevitable D. Infallible

Q2.A speech made without preparation:

A. Epilogue B. Prologue C. Extempore D. Monologue

Q3.Government by a few:

A. Democracy B. Oligarchy C. Autocracy D. Plutocracy

Q4.The synonym of 'BENEVOLENT' is:

A. Cruel B. Generous C. Stingy D. Selfish

Q5.The antonym of 'AFFLUENT' is:

A. Rich B. Poor C. Happy D. Sad

Q6.One who walks in sleep:

A. Insomniac B. Somnambulist C. Somnolent D. Narcoleptic

Q7.Study of earthquakes:

A. Ecology B. Seismology C. Geology D. Meteorology

Q8.A place where birds are kept:

A. Apiary B. Aviary C. Aquarium D. Stable

Q9.The synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:

A. Tiny B. Huge C. Average D. Normal

Q10.The antonym of 'VOLUNTARY' is:

A. Optional B. Compulsory C. Willing D. Free

Q11.One who hates women:

A. Misanthrope B. Misogynist C. Philanthropist D. Feminist

Q12.Words written on a tomb:

A. Epilogue B. Epitaph C. Epigram D. Episode

Q13.That which cannot be read:

A. Inaudible B. Illegible C. Invisible D. Indelible

Q14.The synonym of 'PRUDENT' is:

A. Reckless B. Wise C. Foolish D. Brave

Q15.The antonym of 'ANCIENT' is:

A. Old B. Historic C. Modern D. Classic