Practice Vocabulary Questions for CLAT UG-PART VIII

Q1. The word stern is closest to:
a) Strict
b) Gentle
c) Soft
d) Lazy
Answer: a) Strict

Q2. Scarlet most nearly means:
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Green
d) Yellow
Answer: b) Red

Q3. A synonym for obsolete is:
a) New
b) Outdated
c) Fresh
d) Modern
Answer: b) Outdated

Q4. Nimble most nearly means:
a) Slow
b) Quick
c) Large
d) Rigid
Answer: b) Quick

Q5. The word tedious means:
a) Exciting
b) Boring
c) Cheerful
d) Simple
Answer: b) Boring

Q6. Rival most nearly means:
a) Partner
b) Opponent
c) Friend
d) Ally
Answer: b) Opponent

Q7. A synonym for sacred is:
a) Holy
b) Ordinary
c) Dirty
d) Weak
Answer: a) Holy

Q8. The word wary means:
a) Careful
b) Careless
c) Bold
d) Weak
Answer: a) Careful

Q9. Zealous most nearly means:
a) Lazy
b) Enthusiastic
c) Quiet
d) Tired
Answer: b) Enthusiastic

Q10. A synonym for dormant is:
a) Active
b) Inactive
c) Awake
d) Loud
Answer: b) Inactive

Q1. The word notorious means:

a) Unknown
b) Infamous 
c) Happy
d) Strong

Q2. Tranquil most nearly means:

a) Busy
b) Calm
c) Noisy
d) Harsh

Q3. A synonym for harsh is:

a) Gentle
b) Severe
c) Soft
d) Smooth

Q4. Brief most nearly means:

a) Long
b) Short
c) Huge
d) Detailed

Q5. The word arid means:

a) Wet
b) Dry
c) Cold
d) Fertile

Q6. Genuine most nearly means:

a) Fake
b) Real
c) Weak
d) False

Q7. A synonym for vivid is:

a) Dull
b) Bright
c) Silent
d) Weak

Q8. The word detest means:

a) Hate
b) Love
c) Like
d) Enjoy

Q9. Rigid most nearly means:

a) Soft
b) Stiff
c) Weak
d) Small

Q10. A synonym for melancholy is:

a) Joyful
b) Sad
c) Excited
d) Cheerful