IOE Synonyms Practice Questions

 IOE Synonyms Practice Questions

1.      Abandon
a) Leave
b) Enter
c) Adopt
d) Rescue

2.      Accumulate
a) Reduce
b) Collect
c) Scatter
d) Destroy

3.      Brief
a) Small
b) Short
c) Deep
d) Wide

4.      Conceal
a) Show
b) Hide
c) Find
d) Steal

5.      Defeat
a) Win
b) Overcome
c) Begin
d) Obey

6.      Elevate
a) Promote
b) Decrease
c) Lower
d) Flatten

7.      Famous
a) Unknown
b) Notorious
c) Popular
d) Regular

8.      Genuine
a) Artificial
b) True
c) Fake
d) False

9.      Hostile
a) Friendly
b) Cruel
c) Aggressive
d) Gentle

10. Ignite
a) Burn
b) Switch
c) Dampen
d) Close

11. Jealous
a) Proud
b) Sad
c) Envious
d) Angry

12. Kind
a) Cruel
b) Polite
c) Soft
d) Compassionate

13. Laugh
a) Smile
b) Giggle
c) Cry
d) Weep

14. Maintain
a) Destroy
b) Repair
c) Keep
d) Ruin

15. Narrate
a) Speak
b) Tell
c) Stop
d) Break

16. Obey
a) Resist
b) Comply
c) Protest
d) Question

17. Proud
a) Humble
b) Shy
c) Arrogant
d) Confident

18. Quick
a) Slow
b) Fast
c) Long
d) Late

19. Rare
a) Common
b) Unique
c) Ordinary
d) Usual

20. Silent
a) Calm
b) Talkative
c) Noisy
d) Quiet

21. Transparent
a) Clear
b) Foggy
c) Bright
d) Shiny

22. Urgent
a) Important
b) Slow
c) Careless
d) Delayed

23. Vacant
a) Full
b) Empty
c) Blocked
d) Opened

24. Wise
a) Clever
b) Foolish
c) Honest
d) Brave

25. Yield
a) Resist
b) Give up
c) Take
d) Save

26. Zeal
a) Laziness
b) Enthusiasm
c) Anger
d) Hatred

27. Admire
a) Criticize
b) Respect
c) Destroy
d) Dislike

28. Benefit
a) Harm
b) Profit
c) Loss
d) Damage

29. Calm
a) Nervous
b) Peaceful
c) Scared
d) Angry

30. Danger
a) Safety
b) Risk
c) Caution
d) Alert

31. Expand
a) Reduce
b) Spread
c) Gather
d) Fold

32. Faithful
a) Honest
b) Loyal
c) Proud
d) Angry

33. Grateful
a) Thankful
b) Proud
c) Careful
d) Beautiful

34. Humble
a) Proud
b) Gentle
c) Kind
d) Modest

35. Innocent
a) Guilty
b) Kind
c) Naive
d) Harsh

36. Joy
a) Pain
b) Anger
c) Sadness
d) Happiness

37. Keen
a) Eager
b) Calm
c) Lazy
d) Dull

38. Lonely
a) Alone
b) Crowded
c) Busy
d) Friendly

39. Mature
a) Grown-up
b) Childish
c) Naive
d) Weak

40. Neglect
a) Care
b) Ignore
c) Respect
d) Forgive

Answers

Synonyms Practice Questions (1–40):

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1.      Abandon – a) Leave ✅
To abandon means to leave something behind.

2.      Accumulate – b) Collect ✅
To accumulate is to gather or collect over time.

3.      Brief – b) Short ✅
Brief and short mean lasting a small amount of time.

4.      Conceal – b) Hide ✅
Conceal means to keep something hidden.

5.      Defeat – b) Overcome ✅
To defeat is to overcome or win against someone.

6.      Elevate – a) Promote ✅
Elevate means to lift up or promote to a higher level.

7.      Famous – c) Popular ✅
Famous and popular both mean widely known or liked.

8.      Genuine – b) True ✅
Genuine means authentic or true.

9.      Hostile – c) Aggressive ✅
Hostile means unfriendly or aggressive.

10. Ignite – a) Burn ✅
Ignite means to set on fire or start to burn.

11. Jealous – c) Envious ✅
Jealous and envious mean wanting what someone else has.

12. Kind – d) Compassionate ✅
Kind and compassionate both imply caring and gentle behavior.

13. Laugh – b) Giggle ✅
Giggle is a light form of laugh.

14. Maintain – c) Keep ✅
Maintain means to keep something in good condition.

15. Narrate – b) Tell ✅
Narrate means to tell a story or describe events.

16. Obey – b) Comply ✅
Obey and comply both mean to follow rules or instructions.

17. Proud – d) Confident ✅
Proud and confident both reflect a sense of self-respect or achievement.

18. Quick – b) Fast ✅
Quick and fast are direct synonyms.

19. Rare – b) Unique ✅
Rare and unique both refer to something uncommon or special.

20. Silent – d) Quiet ✅
Silent and quiet both imply no or very little sound.

21. Transparent – a) Clear ✅
Transparent means clear enough to see through.

22. Urgent – a) Important ✅
Urgent refers to something needing immediate attention (closely related to important).

23. Vacant – b) Empty ✅
Vacant and empty both mean not occupied.

24. Wise – a) Clever ✅
Wise and clever both suggest intelligence, though “wise” also includes good judgment.

25. Yield – b) Give up ✅
To yield means to surrender or give up control.

26. Zeal – b) Enthusiasm ✅
Zeal means intense enthusiasm or passion.

27. Admire – b) Respect ✅
To admire is to regard with respect or approval.

28. Benefit – b) Profit ✅
Benefit and profit both mean a gain or advantage.

29. Calm – b) Peaceful ✅
Calm and peaceful both mean free from disturbance.

30. Danger – b) Risk ✅
Danger and risk both refer to potential harm.

31. Expand – b) Spread ✅
To expand means to increase in size or spread out.

32. Faithful – b) Loyal ✅
Faithful and loyal both imply strong support or allegiance.

33. Grateful – a) Thankful ✅
Grateful and thankful are synonyms.

34. Humble – d) Modest ✅
Humble and modest both describe a lack of arrogance.

35. Innocent – c) Naive ✅
Innocent and naive both refer to lack of experience or guilt.

36. Joy – d) Happiness ✅
Joy and happiness are synonyms.

37. Keen – a) Eager ✅
Keen and eager both mean enthusiastic or very interested.

38. Lonely – a) Alone ✅
Lonely often refers to the state of being alone or feeling isolated.

39. Mature – a) Grown-up ✅
Mature refers to being fully developed or adult-like.

40. Neglect – b) Ignore ✅
Neglect and ignore both mean to fail to give attention to something.