W.B.C.S. Preliminary Question Paper - Synonym

Choose the word which is the anonym of 'Chide'.
(A) Scold
(B) Chastise
(C) Praise
(D) Arraign

  1. Find the synonym of ‘Covert
    (A) Revert
    (B) Secret.
    (C) Desert
    (D) Honest
  1. What is the synonym of ‘Atrocity’?
    (A) Solidarity
    (B) Pity
    (C) Cruelty
    (D) Punctuality -
  1. The synonym of supercilious is
    (A) officious    
    (B) superficial 
    (C) delicious     
    (D) haughty
  1. The serenity of the place overwhelmed me.
    Replace the underlined word with a suitable word.
    (A) Noiselessness      
    (B) Calmness 
    (C) Isolation    
    (D) Seclusion
  1. Find the appropriate synonym for the word 'Climacti'.
    (A) Culminating   
    (B) Climatic     
    (C) Temperate            
    (D) Atmospheric

  1. The word 'beleaguered' means
    (A) Belittled     
    (B) Benefitted       
    (C) Troubled         
    (D) Irritated

  2. Find the appropriate synonym of the word 'Indefatigable'.
    (A) Tireless           
    (B) Indomitable           
    (C) Unhappy   
    (D) Incompatible

  1. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :
    Classic  ____
    (A) of the first or highest quality     
    (B) a long list   
    (C) loose, flowing robe    
    (D) sanctified
  1. Regret’ may be expressed by the following interjection :
    (A) Alas!      
    (B) Hush!           
    (C) Bravo!       
    (D) Hurrah!
  1. 'Made up his mind' means
    (A) Remembered       
    (B) Resolved   
    (C) Forgot       
    (D) Lost

  2. Choose the word appropriate in meaning to the word underlined below :
    The listeners were delighted by the music concert.
    (A) Surprised               
    (B) Saddened              
    (C) Angered       
    (D) Excited

  3. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :

    A la mode

    (A) Fashionable

    (B) Cheap   

    (C) Expensive

    (D) Convenient

  1. The expression 'to take stock of ' means :
    (A) To question           
    (B) To argue       
    (C) To survey         
    (D) To manipulate

  2. Memorabilia refers to :
    (A) Memorable things
    (B) Memories of war
    (C) Memories of objects collected because of their links with people or events.
    (D) Memories of the past

  3. Choose an expression similar in meaning to the word underlined below :
    Imbroglio
    (A) Cacophony           
      (B) Confession            
    (C) A confused situation        
    (D) Candid admission

  1. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :
    Genre
    (A) A grand tour      
    (B) A specific category 
    (C) A chauffeur              
    (D) A long List

  1. Inadvertent
    (A) Adversity 
    (B) Intentional       
    (C) Unintentional     
    (D) Advanced
  2. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the one underlined below :
    There is abundant scope for improvement.
    (A) Ample       
    (B) Scarce       
    (C) Copious     
    (D) Eternal
  3. A 'Page' also means
    (A) A sweet dish          
    (B) A chauffeur   
    (C) A book      
    (D) A servant
  4. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below.

      Insipid

    (A) Foolish   (B) Exciting       (C) Dull    (D) Sensible
  5. Select the correct synonym of the following word from the alternatives provided:
    Embezzle
    (A) Steal         
    (B) Steel          
    (C) Honesty     
    (D) Dazzle
  6. Select the correct synonym of the following word from the alternatives provided :
    Lucid
    (A) Opaque     
    (B) Solid        
    (C) Clear          
    (D) Hazy
  7. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below :
    Incognito
    (A) Candid      
    (B) Impromptu   
    (C) Opposed        
    (D) Disguised
  8. Choose the correct meaning of the word from the alternatives given below.  Tour de force 

         (A)Masterpiece      (B) Grand Tour  (C) Long Tour      (D) Art and Culture

 

  1.  'Aural' means
    (A) Relating to the ear     
    (B) Relating to the eye             
    (C) Relating to the air     
    (D) Relating to the water

  2. Tortuous means
    (A) Torture      
    (B) Turn       
    (C) Full of twist and turns        
    (D) Torturous

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