CBSE Class 8 English Synonyms Assignment

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.

Question. INDIGNATION
(a) Hatred
(b) Anger
(c) Disapproval
(d) Contempt
Answer : B

Question. ACRONYM
(a) A word with two or more meanings
(b) A word of new coinage
(c) A word formed by the initial letters of words
(d) A word of picturesque effect
Answer : C

Question. METICULOUS
(a) Interfere
(b) Courage
(c) Agreement
(d) Careful
Answer : D

Question. Rescind
(a) Change
(b) Revoke
(c) Repeat
(d) Reconsider
Answer : B

Question. ANTIPATHY
(a) Dishonesty
(b) Disturbance
(c) Demonstration
(d) Dislike
Answer : D

In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. CONTROVERT
(a) Subvert
(b) Indict
(c) Contradict
(d) Confuse
Answer : C

Question. VIRULENT
(a) Defunct
(b) Deadly
(c) Daring
(d) Deceptive
Answer : B

Question. SPIRITED
(a) Admirable
(b) Adaptable
(c) Advanced
(d) Ardent
Answer : D

Question. EXECRATE
(a) Curse
(b) Deplore
(c) Denounce
(d) Desecrate
Answer : A

Question. PERQUISITE
(a) Incentive
(b) Privilege
(c) Bonus
(d) Reward
Answer : B

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the correct meaning of the given word.

Question. IRREPROACHABLE
(a) Remarkable
(b) Extraordinary
(c) Faultless
(d) Immense
Answer : C

Question. FELICITY
(a) Prosperity
(b) Honesty
(c) Bliss
(d) Sorrow
Answer : A

Question. KNAVE
(a) Emperor
(b) Enchanter
(c) Soldier
(d) Scoundrel
Answer : D

Question. FRONTIER
(a) Edge
(b) Landmark
(c) Boundary
(d) Corner
Answer : C

Question. ROUT
(a) Death
(b) Defeat
(c) Loss
(d) Crash
Answer : B

Question. FOREGO
(a) Renounce
(b) Disown
(c) Leave
(d) Accumulate
Answer : C

Question. RECIPIENTS
(a) Creators
(b) Donors
(c) Receivers
(d) Instigators
Answer : C

Question. PRODIGAL
(a) Huge
(b) Prodigious
(c) Enormous
(d) Wasteful
Answer : D

Question. IMPOST
(a) Fertilizer
(b) Dispatch
(c) Tax
(d) Postage
Answer : C

Question. COARSE
(a) Academic
(b) Grain
(c) Rough
(d) Training
Answer : C

In the following questions, out of the four allternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. ILLIC1T
(a) Immoral
(b) Illegal
(c) Ineligible
(d) Illegible
Answer : B

Question. FLAIR
(a) Talent
(b) Tendency
(c) Bias
(d) Need
Answer : A

Question. CONSERVATION
(a) Preservation
(b) Respiration
(c) Correction
(d) Confusion
Answer : A

Question. ABYSMAL
(a) Sickening
(b) Gloomy
(c) Sad
(d) Bottomless
Answer : D

Question. SALIENT
(a) Valiant
(b) Variant
(c) Prudent
(d) Prominent
Answer : D

Question. DECAMP
(a) Move
(b) Encamp
(c) Flee
(d) Hide
Answer : C

Question. PHILANTHROPIST
(a) Benefactor
(b) Beneficiary
(c) Matron
(d) Sponsor
Answer : A

Question. EXOTIC
(a) Alien
(b) Strange
(c) Rare
(d) Grand
Answer : B

Question. CAPACITATE
(a) Cripple
(b) Strengthen
(c) Imprison
(d) Invent
Answer : A

Question. CONGREGATION
(a) Concentration
(b) Meeting
(c) Discussion
(d) Judgement
Answer : B

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. SUPERSEDE
(a) Suspend
(b) Enforce
(c) Repeal
(d) Set aside
Answer : C

Question. PERILOUS
(a) Monstrous
(b) Dangerous
(c) Cautious
(d) Dubious
Answer : B

Question. AFFLUENCE
(a) Richness
(b) Difficulty
(c) Influence
(d) Awkwardness
Answer : A

Question. BIFURCATED
(a) Dissected into pieces
(b) Divided into two
(c) Thoroughly evaluate
(d) Verbally abused
Answer : B

Question. CONSENSUS
(a) Unanimity
(b) Equanimity
(c) Magnanimity
(d) Proximity
Answer : A

In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. BENEVOLENT
(a) Beneficial
(b) Kind
(c) Helpful
(d) Supportive
Answer : B

Question. ANCESTORS
(a) Extinct tribes
(b) Relatives
(c) Forefathers
(d) Old people
Answer : C

Question. EMBRACE
(a) Impress
(b) Except
(c) Embarrass
(d) Accept
Answer : D

Question. MEEK
(a) Light-hearted
(b) Serious
(c) Submissive
(d) Benign
Answer : C

Question. SUFFICIENT
(a) Full
(b) Complete
(c) Enough
(d) Less
Answer : C

In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. ACCOUTREMENTS
(a) Relatives
(b) Companions
(c) Calculations
(d) Equipment
Answer : D

Question. VERACITY
(a) Freedom
(b) Truth
(c) Wisdom
(d) Loyalty
Answer : B

Question. INCESSANTLY
(a) Continuously
(b) Inevitably
(c) Regularly
(d) Indiscreetly
Answer : A

Question. HERALDED
(a) Clapped
(b) Proclaimed
(c) Protested
(d) Rewarded
Answer : A

Question. DETRIMENTAL
(a) Deplorable
(b) Fundamental
(c) Harmful
(d) Disgraceful
Answer : C

Question. COLOSSAL
(a) Gigantic
(b) Colourful
(c) Beautiful
(d) Fantastic
Answer : A

Question. STUBBORN
(a) Timid
(b) Arrogant
(c) Adamant
(d) Angry
Answer : C

Question. INVARIABLE
(a) Usual
(b) Universal
(c) Constant
(d) Similar
Answer : C

Question. INDICTMENT
(a) Revelation
(b) Acquittal
(c) Refusal
(d) Accusation
Answer : D

Question. DULCET
(a) Sweet
(b) Dull
(c) Hard
(d) Sour
Answer : A

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives. choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Question. APPOSITE
(a) Contrary
(b) Bitter
(c) Appropriate
(d) Misleading
Answer : C

Question. SCORN
(a) Ridicule
(b) Laugh
(c) Condemn
(d) Criticize
Answer : C

Question. IMPIOUS
(a) Holy
(b) Mischievous
(c) Shrewd
(d) Irreverent
Answer : D

Question. FREELANCE
(a) Self-betrayed
(b) Self-centered
(c) Self-employed
(d) Self-driven
Answer : C

Question. SLITHER
(a) Slide
(b) Move
(c) Shake
(d) Slip
Answer : A

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.

Question. DUBIOUS
(a) Doubtful
(b) Disputable
(c) Duplicate
(d) Dangerous
Answer : A

Question. FLABBERGASTED
(a) Scared
(b) Embarrassed
(c) Dumbfounded
(d) Humiliated
Answer : C

Question. ETERNAL
(a) Innumerable
(b) Immeasurable
(c) Prolonged
(d) Perpetual
Answer : D

Question. GENUINE
(a) Authentic
(b) Legitimate
(c) Reliable
(d) Pure
Answer : A

Question. OBSCENE
(a) Indecent
(b) Incorrigible
(c) Ridiculous
(d) Intolerable
Answer : A

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Hence, the correct option is ( a).

Question. INADVERTENT
(a) Thoughtless
(b) Unintentional
(c) Insane
(d) Unintelligent
Answer : B

Question. BARREN
(a) Insane
(b) Rough
(c) Infertile
(d) Lush
Answer : C

Question. ABSTAIN
(a) Insist
(b) Persist
(c) Refrain
(d) Resist
Answer : C

Question. COUNTERFEIT
(a) Constant
(b) Unknown
(c) Biased
(d) Fake
Answer : D

Question. NOVICE
(a) Expert
(b) Specialist
(c) Generalist
(d) Beginner
Answer : D