Vocabulary synonyms antonyms idioms phrasal verbs one word substitution and word formation. - Question Bank

1. Which word means 'able to be easily harmed, influenced, or attacked'?
A) Invincible
B) Resistant
C) Vulnerable
D) Strong
2. A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions is a:
A) Altruist
B) Egoist
C) Philanthropist
D) Humanitarian
3. The phrasal verb 'bring about' means:
A) To prevent
B) To cause or achieve
C) To ignore
D) To destroy
4. To 'throw in the towel' means:
A) To start a competition
B) To admit defeat
C) To win a prize
D) To continue fighting
5. The antonym of 'transient' is:
A) Fleeting
B) Temporary
C) Eternal
D) Short-lived
6. Which word means 'belonging to or occurring in the present day'?
A) Ancient
B) Archaic
C) Modern
D) Historical
7. A person who is always hopeful is:
A) Pessimist
B) Realist
C) Optimist
D) Cynic
8. The phrasal verb 'set up' can mean:
A) To dismantle
B) To establish or arrange
C) To destroy
D) To leave suddenly
9. If you 'add insult to injury', you:
A) Sooth someone's pain
B) Make a bad situation worse
C) Offer help
D) Apologize sincerely
10. The antonym of 'benevolent' is:
A) Kind
B) Generous
C) Cruel
D) Friendly
11. Which word is a synonym for 'covert'?
A) Open
B) Obvious
C) Secret
D) Public
12. A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain is:
A) Passionate
B) Stoic
C) Emotional
D) Enthusiastic
13. The phrasal verb 'turn down' can mean:
A) To accept an offer
B) To reject an offer
C) To increase volume
D) To switch on
14. To 'make a long story short' means:
A) To tell a story in detail
B) To summarize a story
C) To forget the story
D) To extend a story
15. The antonym of 'placid' is:
A) Calm
B) Serene
C) Peaceful
D) Agitated
16. Which word means 'showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously'?
A) Reverent
B) Devout
C) Sacrilegious
D) Pious
17. A statement that contradicts itself is called a:
A) Truism
B) Paradox
C) Proverb
D) Cliché
18. The phrasal verb 'run out of' means:
A) To have a surplus of
B) To have no more of something
C) To start a race
D) To escape from
19. If you 'burn the midnight oil', you:
A) Work late into the night
B) Start a fire
C) Sleep soundly
D) Go to bed early
20. The antonym of 'vibrant' is:
A) Lively
B) Energetic
C) Dull
D) Bright
21. Which word is a synonym for 'fragile'?
A) Strong
B) Sturdy
C) Delicate
D) Resilient
22. A person who is skilled in many different fields is a:
A) Specialist
B) Novice
C) Polymath
D) Amateur
23. The phrasal verb 'get along with' means:
A) To move forward
B) To have a friendly relationship with
C) To understand something
D) To start a task
24. To 'break the ice' means:
A) To cause a coldness
B) To start a conversation in a social setting
C) To damage something frozen
D) To end a friendship
25. The antonym of 'generous' is:
A) Kind
B) Charitable
C) Stingy
D) Magnanimous
26. Which word means 'extremely happy'?
A) Miserable
B) Dejected
C) Elated
D) Sorrowful
27. A place where money is coined or printed is a:
A) Bank
B) Treasury
C) Mint
D) Exchange
28. The phrasal verb 'call off' means:
A) To cancel
B) To invite
C) To telephone
D) To resume
29. If you 'let the cat out of the bag', you:
A) Buy a pet
B) Release a secret
C) Start a fight
D) Make a mistake
30. The antonym of 'arduous' is:
A) Difficult
B) Strenuous
C) Easy
D) Tiring
31. Which word means 'intended to deceive or mislead'?
A) Honest
B) Transparent
C) Deceptive
D) Genuine
32. A person who believes in and practices strict self-discipline, often for moral or spiritual reasons, is a:
A) Hedonist
B) Epicurean
C) Ascetic
D) Libertine
33. The phrasal verb 'take over' means:
A) To return something
B) To assume control or responsibility
C) To begin a journey
D) To understand something
34. To 'feel under the weather' means:
A) To be happy
B) To be sick or unwell
C) To be tired
D) To be excited
35. The antonym of 'pessimistic' is:
A) Gloomy
B) Dismal
C) Hopeful
D) Negative
36. Which word is a synonym for 'venerate'?
A) Despise
B) Disrespect
C) Revere
D) Mock
37. Someone who studies the origin of words is a:
A) Geologist
B) Biologist
C) Etymologist
D) Psychologist
38. The phrasal verb 'put off' can mean:
A) To postpone or delay
B) To turn on a device
C) To finish a task
D) To attract someone
39. To 'hit the nail on the head' means:
A) To be exactly right
B) To cause damage
C) To make a mistake
D) To work hard
40. The antonym of 'audacity' is:
A) Boldness
B) Courage
C) Shyness
D) Daring
41. Which word means 'having or showing great knowledge or learning'?
A) Ignorant
B) Informed
C) Erudite
D) Uneducated
42. A collection of books is called a:
A) Gallery
B) Library
C) Archive
D) Museum
43. What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean?
A) To surrender or stop trying
B) To donate something
C) To forgive someone
D) To move forward
44. If someone 'spills the beans', they:
A) Make a mess
B) Reveal a secret
C) Eat too quickly
D) Fail at a task
45. The antonym of 'gregarious' is:
A) Sociable
B) Outgoing
C) Reserved
D) Friendly
46. Which word is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
A) Rare
B) Scarce
C) Pervasive
D) Limited
47. A person who is excessively interested in their own appearance is known as a:
A) Philanthropist
B) Narcissist
C) Altruist
D) Misanthrope
48. The phrasal verb 'look up to' means:
A) To search for something
B) To visit someone
C) To admire or respect someone
D) To discover information
49. To 'bite the bullet' is an idiom that means:
A) To eat something unpleasant
B) To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage
C) To express anger verbally
D) To avoid a responsibility
50. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?
A) Fleeting
B) Transient
C) Permanent
D) Short-lived
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