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Word Power 1000+ MCQ with answer for IBPS SO

Thursday 9th of March 2023

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1. Substantial
A. flimsy
B. hefty
C. actual
D. excess
Answer : A
2. INVIDIOUS
A. Irritable
B. Harsh
C. Sinful
D. Unpopular
Answer : A
3. One who is always doubting
A. Sceptic
B. Deist
C. Rationalist
D. Positivist
Answer : A
4. Invoice
A. Word
B. Sound
C. Statement
D. Language
Answer : C
5. Indolent
A. Solvent
B. Diligent
C. Malovolent
D. Brilliant
Answer : B
6. A place where bees are kept
A. aviary
B. artifice
C. diadem
D. apiary
Answer : D
7. SCRIMP
A. Lavish
B. Parsimonious
C. Meticulous
D. Polite
Answer : A
8. In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning.
(A) Elevate
(B) Frugal
(C) Exult
(D) Lament

A. C - D
B. A - B
C. B - C
D. B - D
Answer : A
9. DELECTABLE
A. Agonising
B. Appetising
C. Distasteful
D. Laborious
Answer : C
10. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. bonus
B. beneficial
C. benevolent
D. bond
Answer : D
11. Veteran
A. Activist
B. Enthusiast
C. Novice
D. Master
Answer : C
12. One who believes everything he or she hears.
A. Credulous
B. Credible
C. Creditable
D. Credential
Answer : A
13. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. archenemy
B. archrival
C. archetype
D. duplicity
Answer : D
14. TALISMAN
A. Fiction
B. Charm
C. Aptitude
D. Strength
Answer : B
15. In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) imprison
(B) torture
(C) excruciate
(D) extract

A. B-D
B. B-C
C. A-B
D. C-D
Answer : B
16. Gruesome :
A. Sullen
B. Hideous
C. Exhausting
D. Insulting
Answer : B
17. RAMPANT
A. Furious
B. Stylish
C. Restrained
D. Healthy
Answer : C
18. Scientific study of birds
A. aviation
B. ornithology
C. microbiology
D. supersonics
Answer : B
19. GRAVE
A. Noble
B. Inconsequential
C. Solemn
D. Senile
Answer : B
20. Something short-lived
A. ephemeral
B. Epicurean
C. interim
D. illusory
Answer : A
21. Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison
A. Emetic
B. Antidote
C. Anti-venom
D. Antiseptic
Answer : B
22. DREGS
A. Cream
B. Power
C. Debris
D. Accoutrements
Answer : C
23. Amorphous
A. Amoral
B. Definite
C. Perfect
D. Irregular
Answer : B
24. TRANSIENT
A. Urgent
B. Youthful
C. Original
D. Eternal
Answer : D
25. AMICABLE
A. Nebulous
B. Abominable
C. Harmonious
D. Delicate
Answer : C
26. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) defer
(B) dispute
(C) prefer
(D) challenge

A. B-C
B. A-C
C. B-A
D. B-D
Answer : D
27. Persevere
A. Fickle
B. Persist
C. Constant
D. Polite
Answer : B
28. LOQUACIOUS
A. Obstinate
B. Secondary
C. Talkative
D. Competitive
Answer : C
29. Predilection
A. Predicament
B. Afterthought
C. Aversion
D. Postponement
Answer : C
30. SOLICITIOUS
A. Concerned
B. Indifferent
C. Eager
D. Noisy
Answer : B
31. Pompous
A. Uppish
B. Humble
C. Meek
D. Grandiose
Answer : B
32. PENCHANT
A. Disinclination
B. Lone
C. Directness
D. Lack of skill
Answer : A
33. Debacle
A. Success
B. Response
C. Acceptance
D. Agreement
Answer : C
34. In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B
B. B - C
C. A - D
D. B - D
Answer : C
35. GRADUAL
A. Energetic
B. Dynamic
C. Rapid
D. Enthusiastic
Answer : C
36. One who studies mankind
A. Anthropologist
B. Physicist
C. Pathologist
D. Philanthropist
Answer : A
37. Mutual loyalty among group members
A. etiquette
B. homogeneity
C. espirit de corps
D. rendezvous
Answer : C
38. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. grand
B. majestic
C. august
D. raunchy
Answer : D
39. PARTITION
A. Maintain
B. Enjoin
C. Unify
D. Break
Answer : C
40. For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).
A. pelf
B. moolah
C. lucre
D. tantrums
Answer : D
41. Passing off someone elses writing as ones own
A. copying
B. patenting
C. plagiarism
D. adaptation
Answer : C
42. Deter
A. To hinder
B. To neglect
C. To disapprove
D. To differ
Answer : A
43. ASSET
A. Credibility
B. Liability
C. Poverty
D. Prosperity
Answer : B
44. CADAVEROUS
A. Skilful
B. Obese
C. Lucid
D. Inquisitive
Answer : B
45. A cluster of flowers on a branch
A. bouquet
B. inflorescence
C. wreath
D. incandescence
Answer : B
46. Scorn
A. concise
B. despise
C. bias
D. fierce
Answer : B
47. ELAN
A. Flair
B. Spiritual
C. Inspiration
D. Boredom
Answer : A
48. Periodic :
A. Infrequent
B. Continuous
C. Occasional
D. Regular
Answer : D
49. LACHRYMOSE
A. Terse
B. Mournful
C. Indecent
D. Lecherous
Answer : B
50. In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) appalling
(B) sinister
(C) perturbed
(D) threatening

A. A-B
B. B-D
C. A-C
D. A-D
Answer : D

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