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MCQ on Important Synonyms (word meaning)
Q1. Intricate (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is “Complicated.”
Intricate means something that is very detailed and hard to understand, just like something that is complicated.
Think: if something is hard to do, it is likely complicated.
The instruction manual was so complicated that I needed help to finish the setup.
Q2. Expeditiously (Find Synonym)
Quickly.
Expeditiously means done with speed and efficiency, similar to "quickly."
Think of expeditious as "fast and efficient."
She completed the assignment expeditiously before the deadline.
Q3. Idiosyncrasies (Find Synonym)
Correct synonym: Eccentricities.
Eccentricities means unusual or odd behaviors, which is the closest meaning to idiosyncrasies.
Think of eccentric as not following the normal pattern—odd or quirky.
Her eccentricities included talking to plants and wearing mismatched socks.
Q4. Apprise (Find Synonym)
Inform is the correct synonym.
Apprise means to tell or inform someone about something. Inform has the same meaning.
Think: apprise = inform; both mean to tell or update someone.
The teacher apprise(d) the class of the change in schedule.
Q5. Periodic (Find Synonym)
The correct synonym is Regular.
Periodic means happening at set times. Regular also means happening in a steady, repeatable way, so they are close in meaning.
Think of routines: something regular happens again and again on a schedule.
He visits his grandmother on a regular basis.
Q6. Gruesome (Find Synonym)
Hideous.
Gruesome and hideous both mean very ugly or shocking, especially in a scary way.
Think of something that looks so ugly it makes you feel afraid or sick.
The haunted house showed a hideous, gruesome face on the wall.
Q7. 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.
Q8. 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.
Q9. 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.
Q10. 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.