All Free English MCQs with Answers
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2581. Synonym of "sedate" is _________?
- A. shy
- B. impressive
- C. calm
- D. melancholy
Explanation: Sedate means calm, composed, and unhurried, often describing a person's manner. Melancholy means sad, which is a different emotional state.
Correct answer: calm2582. Synonym of "omnipresent" is _________?
- A. all-knowing
- B. ubiquitous
- C. threatening
- D. hovering
Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere, which is exactly the meaning of ubiquitous. All-knowing is omniscient, a commonly confused but different word.
Correct answer: ubiquitous2583. Synonym of "impair" is _________?
- A. weaken
- B. mend
- C. entreat
- D. corrupt
Explanation: To impair something is to weaken, damage, or reduce its effectiveness. Mend has the opposite meaning, while corrupt is only one possible type of damage.
Correct answer: weaken2584. Synonym of "avert" is _________?
- A. surrender
- B. oppose
- C. prevent
- D. affirm
Explanation: To avert a danger is to prevent or turn it away before it occurs. Surrender and affirm have meanings opposite to this protective action.
Correct answer: prevent2585. Synonym of "immunize" is _________?
- A. protect against disease
- B. benumb
- C. render mute
- D. sterilize
Explanation: To immunize is to protect a person against a disease, usually by vaccination or developing immunity. Sterilize means remove microorganisms, not necessarily create disease immunity.
Correct answer: protect against disease2586. Synonym of "assail" is _________?
- A. attack
- B. estimate
- C. scale
- D. indict
Explanation: To assail means to attack forcefully, either physically or with criticism. Indict means formally charge someone with a crime, which may follow an attack but is not its synonym.
Correct answer: attack2587. Synonym of "impel" is _________?
- A. direct
- B. urge forward
- C. enliven
- D. ward off
Explanation: To impel is to drive or urge someone or something forward, often through pressure or motivation. Ward off means prevent or repel, the opposite direction of action.
Correct answer: urge forward2588. Synonym of "bolster" is _________?
- A. to brag
- B. rest on
- C. support
- D. straddle
Explanation: To bolster means to support, strengthen, or reinforce an argument or person. The noun bolster can also mean a supporting cushion, which helps anchor this meaning.
Correct answer: support2589. Synonym of "domestic" is _________?
- A. exclusive
- B. native
- C. inactive
- D. exotic
Explanation: Domestic can mean belonging to one's own country or native to it, especially in contrast with foreign or exotic. It can also mean relating to the home, but “native” is the best available option here.
Correct answer: native2590. Synonym of "unequivocal" is _________?
- A. fearless
- B. unmistakable
- C. incomparable
- D. variable
Explanation: Unequivocal means clear, definite, and open to only one interpretation, so unmistakable is its closest synonym. Fearless refers to courage, not clarity.
Correct answer: unmistakable