CBSE Questions for Class 8 English Vocabulary Quiz 16 - MCQExams.com

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
CONSOLE 
  • Sympathise
  • Share
  • Pacify
  • Assist
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
HEDGE 
  • Curse
  • Injure
  • Evade
  • Harm
Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (6).
  • colours
  • nature
  • lose strength
  • hushes
Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (8).
  • fort
  • building
  • residence
  • castle
Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (3).
  • negative
  • hostile
  • opposite
  • unknown
  • counteractive
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
FESTAL
  • Merry
  • Serious
  • Noisy
  • Sad
Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (10).
  • sun rays
  • sand dunes
  • mirrors
  • mirages
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
INCENTIVE
  • Beginning
  • Objective
  • Motivation
  • Stimulation
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
OBSCENE
  • Unwanted
  • Dirty
  • Unhealthy
  • Indecent
Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (1).
  • moved into
  • got over
  • reached
  • fell into
  • encountered
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
PROFANE
  • Cruel
  • Arrogant
  • Impious
  • Intelligent
  • Praiseworthy
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
NOSTALGIC
  • Soothing
  • Homesick
  • Diseased
  • Indolent
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
BOUNTIFUL
  • Shameful
  • Pretty
  • Spiritual
  • Generous
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
REITERATE
  • Deny
  • Frustrate
  • Repeat
  • Illustrate
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
INACCESSIBLE
  • Irreparable
  • Vulnerable
  • Uncountable
  • Measurable
  • Unapproachable
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
LETHARGY
  • Listlessness
  • Serenity
  • Laxity
  • Impassivity
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
CAJOLE
  • Persuade
  • Scold
  • Threaten
  • Intimidate
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
DISSOLUTE
  • Repulsive
  • Distant
  • Honest
  • Immoral
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
ABJURE
  • Project
  • Perjure
  • Discuss
  • Renounce
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
KNACK
  • Disharmony
  • Skill
  • Clumsiness
  • Inferiority
Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
BENIGN
  • Gentle
  • Favourable
  • Peaceful
  • Wavering
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
Both Buddha and Mahavira lived at the some time.
  • Simultaneous
  • Contemporary
  • Coincident
  • Synchronised
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
It is a custom of Christianity to sing morning prayer in the church regularity.
  • Epilogue
  • Matin
  • Epitaph
  • Vesper
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
His father is a doctor who treats children and infants.
  • Dermatologist
  • Gynaecologist
  • Podiatrist
  • Paediatrician
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
We should always be grateful to one who has suffered for a great cause.
  • Fanatic
  • Martyr
  • Devotee
  • Patriot
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
Study of the environment is a newly evolving branch of science.
  • Geography
  • Ethnology
  • Geology
  • Ecology
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
The caretaker of a public building needs to a vigilant and an honest person.
  • Custodian
  • Curator
  • Watchman
  • Dean
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
Those who pass through this gate without permission will be prosecuted.
  • Bypassers
  • Culprits
  • Absconders
  • Thoroughfares
  • Trespassers
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
He is very careful and particular about everything he does.
  • Precise
  • Scrupulous
  • Meticulous
  • Conscientious
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
You are requested to send a list of goods sent, with their prices along with the parcel so that the payment can be done immediately.
  • Agenda
  • Invoice
  • Catalogue
  • Inventory
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
Not many people were impressed by a speech delivered without previous preparation.
  • Epilogue
  • Prologue
  • Soliloquy
  • Extempore
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
With her blue eyes, she seems to ____ her aunt.
  • take after
  • take off
  • take away
  • take for
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option.
We have an extra room in our house. We will gladly ____ you ____ for a week or two.
  • put / up
  • put / off
  • put / through
  • put / in
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
I tried to telephone my family several times last night, but I just couldn't ____.
  • get up
  • get on with
  • get down
  • get through
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
There was so much noise I could hardly ____ what he was saying.
  • make out
  • make for
  • make up
  • make off
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
The conclusions derived from experiments showed deviations from the common rule.
  • Heterogeneity
  • Anomaly
  • Anonymity
  • Strange
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
He does unpaid work for the Red Cross.
  • Honorific
  • Honest
  • Honorary
  • Honourable
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
The education in primitive gurukuls comprised mainly of telling the stories of old-time gods or heroes.
  • Ode
  • Epic
  • Allegory
  • Legend
Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
The fashion of bell-bottomed trousers has become out of date.
  • Preposterous
  • Debilitating
  • Obsolescent
  • Obstreperous
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Who do you think will ________ when he resigns?
  • take over
  • take in
  • take up
  • take off
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
How do you find your new neighbours? I've heard they are difficult to ____.
  • get up
  • get on with
  • get down
  • get over
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
I tried to telephone Istanbul yesterday, but I just couldn't ________.
  • get on with
  • get along with
  • get through
  • get off
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
A: How do you find your new colleague?
B: I'm told he's difficult to ________ .
  • get on with
  • get along with
  • get over
  • get off
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Despite the snowstorm, we decided to ____ Jaipur instead of sleeping in the car.
  • make out
  • make for
  • make up
  • make off
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
He's full of wonderful plans, but they very seldom ____ .
  • come in
  • come about
  • come off
  • come down
Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
He did his work reluctantly because he did not like the director.
  • slowly
  • unwillingly
  • inefficiently
  • unhesitatingly
Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
It's incredible to see him in such good health after the accident.
  • creditable
  • increasing
  • unthinkable
  • unbelievable
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I'm sorry but I can't ________ anybody at the moment because the bedrooms are being redecorated.
  • put up
  • put up within
  • put off
  • put with
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
They say he'll never ________ his dismissal.
  • get on with
  • get along with
  • get over
  • get off
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
There's no doubt that he's guilty and I'm sure he won't ________.
  • get about
  • get across
  • get off
  • get away
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