English Vocabulary Test: Synonyms and Antonyms Part 1

1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The government decided to pull down the old building after asking the ideas from the local residents.

2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The Native Americans would not allow anyone to trespass on their sacred burial ground.

3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Lucas asked his girlfriend to pardon him because he didn’t mean to hurt her feeling.

4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Before their relationship turned serious, they began meeting from time to time at a coffee shop that both of them enjoyed.

5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Before you assign a task to someone, make sure that you ask the person if he or she can do the task.

6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

What do you think his motives are for helping us fix the broken windows?

7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

I think hockey is a hazardous sport. You are constantly getting hit into the boards which can lead to broken bones, concussions and more.

8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

After a two-hour meeting, the company has notified me to go ahead with the project.

9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

We couldn’t wait for them to come home after their holidays as we were all agog to hear what had happened.

10. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

If they can’t break into a computer system the first time they try, many computer criminals persist until they find a way to enter.

11. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Mayan culture and its artifacts illustrate the many mysteries surrounding the progression of the human race.

12. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

All the conditions seemed optimal: the congenial company, the wonderful weather, the historic venue.

13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Now the grandparents are much busier when they have the children on their hands.

14. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Small children often have difficulty singing in time with the music.

15. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are eager to learn all we can about our solar system.

16. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The hands on my alarm clock are luminous. So I can tell time in the dark

17. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

New Zealand has relatively few species of animals because of its long isolation from other landmasses.

18. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Parents play a crucial role in a child’s upbringing in the formative years. They are really the driving force behind whatever the children do.

19. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Marrying someone of the same race is the social norm throughout much of the US.

20. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

While playing hide and seek, the children came across some old photos in the attic.

21. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking whenever we meet.

22. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don’t give the secret away by saying anything to her.

23. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Parker’s children depend on him to drive them to school.

24. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

The experimented vaccine seems to have both desirable and detrimental effects on the subjects’ immune system.

25. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Night markets in this area are often the best place for a bargain because one can find many things (s)he likes at low prices.

26. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

James’s books are full of long paragraphs and convoluted sentences, which many people find appealing.

27. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Lauren’s predominant features, what you first noticed about her, were her stunning black hair and large, dark eyes

28. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

The combination of rain and greasy surfaces made driving conditions treacherous.

29. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

You’re 25 years old now, but you still haven’t cut the apron strings.

30. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Professional athletes take part in intense training sessions, in which they work extremely hard.

31. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Wait until they’re out of earshot, then I tell you exactly what happened to them when they were on holiday.

32. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Mary, of course you’re overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise infrequently.

33. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

A most trivial argument about who should go and fetch the bread from the kitchen was going on when I came in.

34. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

I’m at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is play video games all day.

35. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust.

36. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

“ I’m nuts about computers. I have about seven in my house: four laptops and three desktop computers.”

37. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Though the issues raised by the workers were very serious, the supervisor made light of them.

38. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Before heading for the mountains, climbers need to come up with a thorough plan in case anything happens during the trip.

38. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

40. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

She followed him like a submissive child.

41. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

“I took it for granted that I would find a good job after university, so I didn’t try hard to build an impressive resume. Now, I’ve realized how hard it can be.”

42. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Don’t put words into my mouth! I never said I hate roses.

43. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Colourings and preservatives in junk foods are complained to have adverse effects on some children.

44. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

Laura was over the moon when she got her exam results – 8 grade!

45. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

“I studied and studied for my driving test until I knew it by heart.”

46. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.

47. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

My mother is a caring woman and always thoughtful of others.

48. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

There is a strong smell of gas in the kitchen

49. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

I have a vague recollection of meeting him when I was a child.

50. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions

“I’m sorry, madam. This is the fixed price and there is no discount.”