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Question 1: Which of the following is the antonym of ‘Unctuous’’?
a) Sycophantic
b) Blunt
c) Obsequious
d) Suave
Question 2: Which of the following is the synonym of ‘resplendent’?
a) Gorgeous
b) Contrite
c) Enervated
d) Despicable
Question 3: Which of the following is opposite in meaning to “discordant”?
a) genteel
b) harmonious
c) anguish
d) fanciful
Question 4: Which of the following is the antonym of ‘Apposite’?
a) Hedonist
b) Stoic
c) Impertinent
d) Congruous
Question 5: Which of the following is the antonym of ‘Nonplus’?
a) Perplex
b) Flummox
c) Baffle
d) Explicate
Question 6: Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word ‘BOISTEROUS’?
a) animated
b) exuberant
c) equivocate
d) reticent
e) pompous
Question 7: Which word is the opposite of the word
‘hypothesize’?
a) posit
b) propose
c) conjecture
d) refute
e) speculate
Question 8: Choose the option whose definition is the following: An unprincipled person
a) Recreant
b) Contumacious
c) Reprobate
d) Maladroit
Question 9: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
WHODUNIT
a) conundrum
b) enigma
c) manifest
d) innuendo
Question 10: Select the word that is an antonym of the following word: SERENDIPITY
a) blessing
b) tribulation
c) lucky break
d) happenstance
Question 11: Select the option which is the antonym of the word in bold.
Mr Bloomberg is so disenchanted that he said soon after taking office in 2002 that he would abjure the mayoral right to officiate at weddings.
a) encourage
b) reiterate
c) relinquish
d) exterminate
Question 12: Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters. PAROCHIAL
a) mournful song
b) patriarchal
c) narrow-minded
d) proletarian
e) patrician
Question 13: Choose the option which is a SYNONYM for the given word: GRATUITOUS
a) Thankful
b) Worthwhile
c) Unprovoked
d) Gift
Question 14: Identify the synonym of the word.
CAPITULATE
a) exploit
b) attract
c) seize
d) surrender
Question 15: Choose the word that is similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters.
DAINTY
a) Petite
b) Coarse
c) Unsophisticated
d) Frugal
e) Rare
Instructions
Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the word given:
Question 16: Undermine
a) highlight
b) bolster
c) underpinning
d) subsume
Question 17: Variegated
a) Restricted
b) Uninformed
c) Verified
d) Monochrome
Question 18: Enthrall
a) Praise
b) Repel
c) Shock
d) Entertain
Question 19: Coy
a) Deploy
b) Plot
c) Brazen
d) Timid
Question 20: Terse
a) Crude
b) Verbose
c) Jovial
d) Apt
Instructions
Select the option that is similar in meaning to the word given:
Question 21: Ambrosial
a) Formal
b) Grand
c) Sweet
d) Customary
Question 22: Chortle
a) To choke
b) To waste time
c) To reprimand someone
d) To laugh gleefully
Question 23: Flagrant
a) Sweet-smelling
b) Joyous
c) Offensive
d) Affable
Question 24: Peccadillo
a) A blot or weakness in one’s character
b) A musical instrument
c) An affinity for something
d) A police settlement
Instructions
Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the word given:
Question 25: Puerile
a) Impure
b) Inchoate
c) Pure
d) Mature
Question 26: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Adamant
a) Glittering
b) Unique
c) Unwilling
d) Flexible
Question 27: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
Ravishing
a) Hideous
b) Tarnish
c) Fake
d) Beautiful
Question 28: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
Untoward
a) Far
b) Immovable
c) Expected
d) Separated
Question 29: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
Parsimonious
a) Miser
b) Generous
c) Arrogant
d) Humourous
Question 30: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Intrusion
a) Uninteresting
b) Withdrawl
c) Sliding
d) Delusion
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Question 31: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
Scrupulous
a) Vicarious
b) Gregarious
c) Meticulous
d) Dishonest
Question 32: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in the meaning of the given word.
Propitious
a) Correlative
b) Advantageous
c) Comprehensive
d) Inauspicious
Question 33: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Jamboree
a) Attachment
b) Feud
c) Compliment
d) Celebrate
Question 34: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Austerity
a) Equality
b) Liberty
c) Indulgence
d) Defiance
Question 35: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vitriol
a) Applause
b) Spectacle
c) Medicine
d) Peace
Question 36: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Serendipity
a) Chance
b) Peculiarity
c) Magnanimity
d) Plurality
Question 37: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Ignominy
a) Attraction
b) Enmity
c) Assistance
d) Disgrace
Question 38: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Inception
a) Start
b) Review
c) Cheating
d) Forward
Question 39: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Insight
a) Opinion
b) Interior
c) Perception
d) Courage
Question 40: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Nascent
a) Budding
b) Ignorant
c) Naughty
d) Rude
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Question 41: Select the antonym of mishmash
a) potpourri
b) medley
c) organized
d) haphazard
Question 42: Select the antonym of generosity
a) altruism
b) general
c) largesse
d) malevolence
Question 43: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Saturnine
a) Phlegmatic
b) Melancholic
c) Gloomy
d) Joyous
Question 44: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Imbroglio
a) Truce
b) Accord
c) Adamant
d) Brawl
Question 45: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Comeuppance
a) Denouncement
b) Vindication
c) Castigation
d) Rebuke
Question 46: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Punitive
a) Stringent
b) Harsh
c) Condoning
d) Draconian
Question 47: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Laconic
a) Vague
b) Terse
c) Verbose
d) Eloquent
Question 48: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Loquacious
a) Vicarious
b) Talkative
c) Stern
d) Vindicative
Question 49: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Lugubrious
a) Punctuating
b) Gaiety
c) Morose
d) Gleeful
Question 50: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Abhorrent
a) Abominable
b) Lovable
c) Admirable
d) Enviable
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Answers & Solutions:
1) Answer (B)
’Unctuous’ is a term used to describe sycophantic behavior, i.e, trying to please someone by flattery.
Obsequious means to be subservient. Suave is used to describe someone charming.
Being ‘blunt’ means to say things as they are without sugarcoating them. Blunt is the antonym of unctuous and hence, option B is the right answer.
2) Answer (A)
’Resplendent’ is an adjective used to describe a thing that is beautiful or gorgeous. ‘Resplendent’ and ‘splendid’ share the same root.
Contrite means to regret one’s mistake.
Enervated means to be tired.
Despicable means hate-worthy.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
3) Answer (B)
“Discordant” means disagreeing or incongruous.
“Genteel” means characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.
“Harmonious” means tuneful or congruous.
“Anguish” means severe mental pain or suffering.
“Fanciful” means over-imaginative and unrealistic.
So, we can see that “harmonious” is opposite in meaning to “discordant”.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
4) Answer (C)
’Apposite’ means being highly relevant to the given situation.
Hedonist is someone who pursues pleasure and leads a lavish life.
A stoic is someone who can endure pain (similar to an ascetic).
Congruous is used to denote agreement.
’Impertinent’ is opposite in meaning to ‘apposite’ and hence, option C is the right answer.
5) Answer (D)
’Nonplus’ means to confuse someone.
Perplex, Flummox, and Baffle mean the same. Explicate means to explain and make something clear. Therefore, option D is the right answer.
6) Answer (D)
‘Boisterous’ means noisy and energetic. Hence, ‘reticent’, which means quiet, is the antonym.
7) Answer (D)
‘Hypothesize’ means to put forward something as a hypothesis. ‘Refute’ means to disprove. So, ‘refute’ is the most appropriate antonym.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
8) Answer (C)
Reprobate means an unprincipled person. Synonyms are rogue, rascal, scoundrel, good-for-nothing, villain, wretch, unprincipled person, rake, profligate, degenerate, debauchee, libertine
9) Answer (C)
Whodunit is a story dealing with a crime and its solution. The synonyms of this are enigma, mystery, thriller. Conundrum also means a paradoxical problem. Innuendo is an indirect or subtle reference. The only word which is opposite in meaning here is manifest.
10) Answer (B)
‘Serendipity’ means ‘occurrence of an event in a happy or beneficial way’. Options a), c) and d) are synonyms of this word. The only option that is opposite in meaning to this word is ‘tribulation’, which means ‘a cause of trouble or great suffering’. Option b) is the correct answer.
11) Answer (B)
Abjure means to stop doing something which done earlier. Reiterate is to do something excessively.Option B is thus the most appropriate antonym.
12) Answer (C)
‘Parochial’ means narrowly restricted in outlook. Among the options, ‘narrow-minded’ is the closest to its meaning.
13) Answer (C)
According to Oxford Dictionary (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/) GRATUITOUS means done without good reason; uncalled for.
“”gratuitous violence””
synonyms: unjustified, without reason, uncalled for, unwarranted, unprovoked, undue;
14) Answer (D)
“Capitulate” means to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand or to surrender.
15) Answer (A)
Dainty means delicate and beautiful. Among the given options only petite means same as dainty.
16) Answer (B)
‘Undermine’ means to weaken an argument. ‘Bolster’ means to strengthen the argument.
Subsume means to weaken the argument.
Underpinning means to provide a strong base.
Highlight is not the antonym of undermine.
Therefore, option B is the right answer.
17) Answer (D)
‘Variegated’ means to be in different colours and shades. Monochrome is the antonym of variegated and hence, option D is the right answer.
18) Answer (B)
‘Enthrall’ means to fascinate or capture the attention of someone. Repel means the opposite. Therefore, option B is the right answer.
19) Answer (C)
Coy means shy and timid. Brazen means bold and fearless. Therefore, brazen is the antonym of coy and hence, option C is the right answer.
20) Answer (B)
‘Terse’ is an adjective used to describe the limited use of words in describing something. ‘Verbose’ means to use a lot of words. Verbose is the antonym of terse and hence, option B is the right answer.
21) Answer (C)
‘Ambrosial’ is a term used to refer to something sweet. In the Greek mythology, ambrosia is the name of the food that the Greek Gods had. Therefore, option C is the right answer.
22) Answer (D)
‘Chortle’ means to laugh gleefully. Therefore, option D is the right answer.
23) Answer (C)
‘Flagrant’ is a term used to describe something that is offensive or invokes anger. ‘Fragrant’ is the term used to describe something that is sweet-smelling. Therefore, option C is the right answer.
24) Answer (A)
’Peccadillo’ is a term used to describe a blot or weakness in someone’s character. Therefore, option A is the right answer.
25) Answer (D)
Inchoate means unformed.
‘Puerile’ means childish. Therefore, mature is the antonym of puerile and hence, option D is the right answer.
26) Answer (D)
‘Adamant’ means refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind. So, its antonym is ‘flexible’.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
27) Answer (A)
‘Ravishing’ means very beautiful. So, its antonym is ‘hideous’ which means ugly.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
28) Answer (C)
‘Untoward’ means unexpected. So, its antonym is ‘expected’.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
29) Answer (B)
‘Parsimonious’ means someone unwilling to spend money. Its antonym is ‘generous’.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
30) Answer (B)
‘Intrusion’ means putting oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited. Its antonym is ‘withdrawl’.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
31) Answer (D)
Scrupulous means to do things carefully and correctly. Dishonest is the opposite of that. Hence, Option D is correct.
32) Answer (D)
Propitious means good or indicating a favorable chance of success. Inauspicious is the opposite of that. Hence, Option D is correct.
33) Answer (B)
A jamboree is a gathering of a social nature which is usually a celebration. A feud is the opposite of that. So, Option B is correct.
34) Answer (C)
Austerity means to refrain from pleasures, indulgence is the opposite of that. So, Option C is correct.
35) Answer (A)
Vitriol means to insult. Applauding is the opposite of insulting. So, Option A is correct.
36) Answer (A)
‘Serendipity’ means the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
37) Answer (D)
‘Ignominy’ means public shame or disgrace.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
38) Answer (A)
‘Inception’ means the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
39) Answer (C)
‘Insight’ means the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
40) Answer (A)
‘Nascent’ means just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
41) Answer (C)
42) Answer (D)
43) Answer (D)
Saturnine means gloomy or depressed. Something marked by misery. Phlegmatic means calm. Joyous means cheerful. Between options A and D, D is a better choice. Hence, option D.
44) Answer (A)
Imbroglio means a noisy altercation or exchange of blows. Brawl is synonymous to imbroglio. Adamant means unyielding which is not related to the given word. Option A is near antonymous to the given word. Hence, option A is the answer.
45) Answer (B)
Comeuppance refers to deserved punishment for a crime. Vindication on the other hand means to free from blame. Hence, option B.
46) Answer (C)
Condoning mean forgiving. Rest of the options are synonyms of punitive. Hence, option C.
47) Answer (B)
A laconic speech is characterized by the use of few words but delivers a lot of meaning. Terse which means very short and compact speech is the best option among others. Option C is antonym of laconic. Options A and D are irrelevant. Hence, option B.
48) Answer (B)
Loquacious means someone who talks a lot. Hence, option B is correct.
49) Answer (C)
Lugubrious means something marked by cheerlessness or gloomy. Only option C is synonymous. Hence, C.
50) Answer (A)
Abhorrent means extremely detestable or awful. Abominable is synonymous. Hence, option A is correct.
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