CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Vocabulary Quiz 13 - MCQExams.com

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase.
Their oppressive act
  • temperate
  • onerous
  • desperate
  • destitute
Choose the correct option for:
Someone who kills or shoots animals on private land without permission.
  • Trespasser
  • Outlaw
  • Poacher
  • Burglar
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase.
Her haughty behaviour.
  • frantic
  • animated
  • arrogant
  • soothing
Fill in the blank by selecting appropriate phrasal verb from the given options:
I was _________ in Mumbai and later I settled in Delhi.
  • Broke up
  • Brought up
  • Broke down
  • Brought down
Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined phrase.
The study of heavenly bodies.
  • anthology
  • anthropology
  • astronomy
  • aetiology
Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
It's so late in the night and I'm trying to sleep. You have to ______ the radio a little.
  • turn up
  • turn down
  • turn over
  • turn off
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Obligatory 
  • Required
  • Stubborn
  • Agreeable
  • Useful
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Insolent 
  • Nervous
  • Rude
  • Proud
  • Assertive
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Dodge
  • Avoid
  • Break up
  • Drag
  • Push forward
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Kitty 
  • Romantic
  • Cheap
  • Pooled funds
  • Drowsy
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Abbreviate 
  • Shorten
  • Enlarge
  • Amplify
  • Change
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Charter
  • Announcement
  • Article
  • Declaration
  • Document
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Ferocious 
  • Frail
  • Feeble
  • Delicate
  • Savage
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Feat
  • Sloth
  • Attainment
  • Stagnation
  • Loafing
Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Coy 
  • Beautiful
  • Sweet
  • Talented
  • Shy
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Impassioned 
  • Ardent
  • Impressive
  • Sympathetic
  • Irresponsible
Choose the correct word which is closest in meaning to the word phrase in bold given in the sentence. Indicate your option.
The inspector was a vigilant young man.
  • Intelligent
  • Ambitious
  • Watchful
  • Smart
Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word phrase in bold given in the sentence.
Both parties were amenable to a peaceful settlement of the land dispute.
  • Unresponsive
  • Responsive
  • Unwilling
  • Doubtful
Choose the correct word which is closest in meaning to the word phrase in bold given in the sentence. Indicate your option.
Indians exhibited a remarkable solidarity at the time of war.
  • Coalition
  • Co-Operation
  • Unification
  • Unity
Fill in the blank using a meaningful phrase:
Usha walked so fast that I could hardly ____ her. 
  • catch on
  • catch out
  • catch up with
  • catch up
Choose the correct word which is closest in meaning to the word phrase in bold given in the sentence. Indicate your option.
His impeccable style caught the attention of all critics.
  • Faultless
  • Inoffensive
  • Upright
  • Harmless
Choose the correct word which is closest in meaning to the word phrase in bold given in the sentence. Indicate your option.
The government is under no obligation to offer contracts to companies which choose to flout guidelines.
  • Condemn
  • Ignore
  • Defy
  • Neglect
Choose the best answer :
Don't let your seniors bully you.
  • You should stand yourself up
  • You should rather stand up for yourself
  • You should rather stand for yourself
  • You should rather stand yourself
Choose the word which means the same as the word or phrase in bold given in the sentence. Indicate your option.
You may think at first that it is queer to talk of having too much paper money and that money is so nice and useful that you cannot have too much of it.
  • Odd
  • Absurd
  • Anomalous
  • All of the above
Given below is a foreign language phrase that is commonly used. Choose the correct meaning of the phrase
Ab initio
  • from the very beginning
  • high initiative
  • things done later
  • without initiative
Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of 
DEFT 
  • Skilful
  • Vigorous
  • Swift
  • Deceitful
In paragraph 4, the word 'accomplished' means ______ .
  • made an effort to do something
  • won awards
  • worked hard
  • completed successfully
Lynch
  • Hurt
  • Madden
  • Kill
  • Shoot

What is the antonym of the expresssion 'cutting edge'?
  • Conventional
  • Avant-garde
  • Advanced
  • Contemporary
It was marvellous to see how gingerly, the little beasts footed it in such places.
Choose the synonym of the word gingerly.
  • roughly
  • assiduously
  • rashly
  • carelessly
Choose the right option
The synonym of the word PRECIPITATE in the context of the passage is
  • launch
  • trigger
  • provoke
  • accelerate
Which of the following words would be the best substitute for the word 'sly' in this passage.
  • Bright
  • wise
  • devious
  • dim
The word 'inveighed' in this passage means:
  • Praised
  • Recited
  • Proclaimed
  • Remonstrated
Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
The synonym for zeal is _________.
  • passion
  • crazy
  • allure
  • alert
What is the meaning of the word 'discernible'?
  • Unobstrusive
  • Noticeable
  • Unremarkable
  • Inconspicuous
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
ETHNIC
  • Racial
  • Legal
  • Moral
  • Foreign
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
REBATE
  • Commission
  • Interest
  • Discount
  • Gift
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
ENNUI
  • Weariness
  • Conviction
  • Comedy
  • Expulsion
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
WHOLESOME
  • Special
  • Complete
  • Healthy
  • Handsome
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
WRATH 
  • Jealousy
  • Hatred
  • Anger
  • Violence
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
ABANDON 
  • Abscond
  • Discontinue
  • Neglect
  • Condense
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
CAUTIOUSLY
  • Genuinely
  • Carefully
  • Secretly
  • Somewhat
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PLACID 
  • Clear
  • Calm
  • Enjoyable
  • Dull
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
MOROSE 
  • Gloomy
  • Stupid
  • Serious
  • Stern
Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
PLUSH
  • Comforting
  • Tasty
  • Luxurious
  • Delicious
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ABRIDGE 
  • Abort
  • Span
  • Shorten
  • Cross
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
SPITE 
  • Concern
  • Admiration
  • Malice
  • Indifference
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GARNER 
  • Distribute
  • Decorate
  • Preserve
  • Collect
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
TERRIFIC 
  • Massive
  • Important
  • Tragic
  • Terrible
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
WHIM 
  • Fancy
  • Clumsy
  • Desire
  • Strange behaviour
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