CSS Precis MCQs - 2025

Synonyms: Joyful, Delightful, Wonderful, Splendid, Fantastic
Antonyms: Dull, Unpleasant, Dreary, Miserable, Terrible

1. "It was a frabjous day, full of laughter and sunshine."

2. "She felt frabjous after hearing the wonderful news."

Synonyms: Reclining, Lounging, Resting, Leaning, Sprawling
Antonyms: Standing, Upright, Active, Rigid, Erect

1. "He enjoyed accubation on the couch after a long day at work."

2. "The ancient Romans practiced accubation while feasting on lavish meals."

Synonyms: Float, Rise, Hover, Lift, Ascend
Antonyms: Sink, Drop, Fall, Descend, Lower

1. "The magician made the table levitate in front of the audience."

2. "She felt so light and happy, as if she could levitate with joy."

Synonyms: Prophetic, Mysterious, Enigmatic, Cryptic, Oracular
Antonyms: Clear, Obvious, Plain, Transparent, Evident

1. "Her sibylline warnings about the future left everyone uneasy."

2. "The ancient book contained sibylline messages that were hard to interpret."

Synonyms: Paved, Surfaced, Asphalted, Graveled, Tarred
Antonyms: Unpaved, Rough, Dirt, Uneven, Rugged

1. "The road was macadamized to ensure a smoother drive for travelers."

2. "After months of construction, the once bumpy path was finally macadamized."

"Turfed" is not a synonym of "macadamized."

• Macadamized refers to a road surface that is paved with layers of compacted stones and sometimes asphalt.

• Turfed means covered with grass or sod, often used for lawns, gardens, or sports fields.

Since "turfed" involves grass and "macadamized" involves hard road surfaces, they are not interchangeable.

Synonyms: Cheat, Manipulate, Deceive, Scheme, Trick
Antonyms: Be honest, Reveal, Give, Assist, Help

1. "He managed to finagle a free meal by pretending it was his birthday."

2. "She tried to finagle her way into the sold-out concert."

Synonyms: Longing, Yearning, Nostalgia, Craving, Wistfulness
Antonyms: Contentment, Satisfaction, Fulfillment, Indifference, Apathy

1. "A deep desiderium for his childhood home filled his heart."

2. "She felt a strong desiderium for the days spent with her old friends."

Synonyms: Secretary, Scribe, Clerk, Stenographer, Assistant
Antonyms: Boss, Supervisor, Chief, Manager, Executive

1. "The professor dictated his memoirs to his trusted amanuensis."

2. "As an amanuensis, she carefully transcribed every word of the speech."

"Scribe" is a synonym of "amanuensis" in certain contexts.

Both words refer to someone who writes or transcribes documents, but there are slight differences:

• Scribe – A broader term for anyone who writes or copies texts, historically or professionally.

• Amanuensis – Specifically refers to a personal assistant who writes or types what someone dictates.

✅ In historical and clerical contexts, they are interchangeable.
❌ In modern usage, "scribe" can mean a journalist or writer, which may not fit "amanuensis."

Synonyms: Acceptable, Legitimate, Reasonable, Satisfactory, Valid
Antonyms: Unacceptable, Illegitimate, Invalid, Unsatisfactory, Incorrect

1. "His explanation was perfectly cromulent, satisfying everyone in the room."

2. "That’s a cromulent argument, but I still need more evidence."

Synonyms: Nearness, Proximity, Closeness, Adjacency, Vicinity
Antonyms: Distance, Remoteness, Separation, Isolation, Aloofness

1. "The propinquity of their houses made them lifelong friends."

2. "Due to the propinquity of the two events, scheduling became a challenge."

Synonyms: Insight, Sharpness, Perception, Acumen, Discernment
Antonyms: Ignorance, Dullness, Stupidity, Obliviousness, Shortsightedness

1. "Her perspicacity allowed her to solve the mystery before anyone else."

2. "The judge’s perspicacity helped him see through the witness’s lies."

The correct antonym of confabulation depends on the context:

1. If confabulation means "casual conversation or discussion" → Antonym: Silence, Reticence, Mutism

2. If confabulation refers to "fabricated or false memories" (in psychology) → Antonym: Verification, Accuracy, Truth

Now, looking at these options:

• Verification ✅ (Correct in the psychological sense, as it means confirming truth)

• Fabrication ❌ (Not an antonym, as it also means making up information)

• Distortion ❌ (Similar to fabrication, so not an antonym)

• Exaggeration ❌ (Also involves altering reality, not opposite to confabulation)

So, "Verification" is the best antonym from the list if referring to confabulation as false memories.

The correct spelling is "Dilettante."

Synonyms: Amateur, Novice, Dabbler, Nonprofessional, Hobbyist
Antonyms: Expert, Professional, Master, Specialist, Connoisseur

1. "He was a dilettante in painting, enjoying it as a hobby but never mastering the craft."

2. "Unlike the dilettante collectors, she had a deep knowledge of fine art."

Synonyms: Order, Balance, Harmony, Stability, Proper Condition
Antonyms: Disorder, Imbalance, Chaos, Disarray, Malfunction

1. "After the storm, everything in the house was out of kilter."

2. "Her sleep schedule was back in kilter after the long vacation."

Synonyms: Sparkling, Gleaming, Shining, Radiant, Glittering
Antonyms: Dull, Dim, Faint, Cloudy, Lackluster

1. "The diamond was coruscating under the bright lights of the jewelry store."

2. "Her coruscating wit made every conversation lively and entertaining."

Synonyms: Wish, Desire, Inclination, Notion, Whim
Antonyms: Determination, Commitment, Resolve, Intention, Decision

1. "He had a velleity to learn the piano but never took any lessons."

2. "Her velleity for traveling the world never turned into actual plans."

Synonyms: Ornate, Elaborate, Decorative, Extravagant, Flamboyant
Antonyms: Simple, Plain, Minimalist, Unadorned, Austere

1. "The palace was designed in a baroque style, filled with intricate carvings and gold details."

2. "Her baroque dress, with its rich embroidery and ruffles, stood out at the event."

Synonyms: Warning, Caution, Disclaimer, Condition, Advisory
Antonyms: Assurance, Encouragement, Guarantee, Confirmation, Approval

1. "You can borrow my car with one caveat—return it with a full tank of gas."

2. "The contract included a caveat about possible additional charges."

Synonyms: Rant, Boast, Brag, Roar, Swagger
Antonyms: Whisper, Murmur, Humility, Silence, Calmness

1. "The politician’s bluster failed to hide his lack of a real plan."

2. "Despite his bluster, he was too scared to actually confront them."