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MCQ on Important Synonyms (word meaning)
Q1. Abnormal (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is Unnatural.
Abnormal means not normal or unusual. Unnatural also means not natural or not typical, so it is the closest synonym.
Remember: un- means not. Abnormal = not normal.
The weather was abnormal for spring.
Q2. Venal (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is Corrupt.
Venal means willing to accept money for doing wrong things. Corrupt is a word that also means dishonest or bribed, so they match closely.
Think of venal people taking bribes; "corrupt" describes this dishonesty.
The venal official took a bribe and became corrupt.
Q3. Conjurer (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is Magician.
Conjurer means a person who performs magic tricks; magician is the closest meaning.
Link conjurer with magic to remember the word.
The conjurer pulled a rabbit from the hat, amazing the audience as a magician.
Q4. Select the synonym of "Affluent".
The correct synonym is wealthy.
Affluent means having a lot of money, so wealthy is the closest meaning.
Tip: Think of money flowing; affluent = rich, as in wealthy.
They live in an affluent neighborhood that has many wealthy families.
Q5. Select the synonym of "Pilfer".
The correct synonym is steal.
Pilfer means to take something small without permission, which is the same idea as stealing.
Pilfer = steal; not return, deceive, or sell.
The guard caught the thief who pilfered a few coins from the desk.
Q6. Select the synonym of "Vanquish".
The correct synonym is beat.
Vanquish means to defeat someone, so beat has the same meaning.
Think of "vanquish" as a strong win over an opponent—beat is a simple way to show this.
In the final match, she beat her rival to win the trophy.
Q7. Feeble (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is Weak.
Feeble means not strong. Weak is the word closest to this meaning.
Think: feeble = not strong, so use Weak to describe strength.
After the flu, she felt weak and tired.
Q8. Maestro(Find Synonym)
Genius.
Maestro means a skilled master in music or art; a genius is someone with exceptional skill or talent, so they are close in meaning.
Remember: maestro = master; mastermind = genius
The maestro showed his genius during the performance.
Q9. Pawn(Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is "Pledge".
Pawn means to give something as security for a loan, and pledge means to give something as security too, so they have the same idea.
Both words about giving something as security for a loan.
He pledged his bicycle to borrow money.
Q10. Conjecture(Find Synonym)
Guess
Conjecture means a guess or an idea formed without definite proof, so "guess" is the closest synonym.
Think of conjecture as a careful guess based on hints.
Her conjecture about the cause of the fault proved right after more tests.