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Download Synonyms and Antonyms Questions for IIFT<\/a><\/p>\n Get IIFT 2023 Mocks at Just Rs. 299<\/a><\/p>\n Instructions<\/b>Directions :In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.<\/p>\n Question 1:\u00a0<\/b>MEANDERING<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Sliding<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Sloping<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Strained<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Straight<\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Meandering means “being a curvy path” and the word straight is the perfect antonym.<\/p>\n Question 2:\u00a0<\/b>FERVENT<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Inexcitable<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Enduring<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Dispassionate<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Subdued<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Fevent means showing a passionate intensity. Question 3:\u00a0<\/b>PERSPICUITY<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Vagueness<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Dullness<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Unfairness<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Unwillingness<\/p>\n 3)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Perspecuity means to see through, and vagueness means to have a rough imagery or not clear a image.<\/p>\n Question 4:\u00a0<\/b>VERITY<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Sanctity<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Reverence<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Falsehood<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Rarity<\/p>\n 4)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Verity means something that\u00a0is regarded true. Question 5:\u00a0<\/b>FLORID<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Weak<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Pale<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Monotonous<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Ugly<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Florid means\u00a0having a red or flushed complexion. Question 6:\u00a0<\/b>Select the antonym of demure<\/p>\n a)\u00a0humble<\/p>\n b)\u00a0bold<\/p>\n c)\u00a0coy<\/p>\n d)\u00a0sober<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘Demure’ means ‘shy and reserved’.<\/p>\n ‘Coy’ means ‘pretending to be shy’. ‘Sober’ means ‘not under the influence of alcohol’.<\/p>\n Therefore, ‘bold’ is the word opposite in meaning to ‘demure’. Hence, option B is the right answer.<\/p>\n Question 7:\u00a0<\/b>Select the synonym of purge<\/p>\n a)\u00a0evacuate<\/p>\n b)\u00a0pressurize<\/p>\n c)\u00a0thrust<\/p>\n d)\u00a0float<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘Purge’ means to get rid of something. Option A – ‘evacuate’ also means the same thing.<\/p>\n Question 8:\u00a0<\/b>Choose the antonym of analogue<\/p>\n a)\u00a0correlate<\/p>\n b)\u00a0cognate<\/p>\n c)\u00a0dialogue<\/p>\n d)\u00a0difference<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘Analogue’ means a person or a thing seen as comparable to another.<\/p>\n So out of the given options ‘difference’ must be the antonym of ‘analogue’.<\/p>\n Hence, option D is the right choice.<\/p>\n Question 9:\u00a0<\/b>Select the synonym of ‘splayed’<\/p>\n a)\u00a0nimble<\/p>\n b)\u00a0jade<\/p>\n c)\u00a0frayed<\/p>\n d)\u00a0spread<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n ‘Splay’ means to spread things apart. Hence, option D is the correct answer.<\/p>\n Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.<\/p>\n Question 10:\u00a0<\/b>SALIENT<\/p>\n a)\u00a0negligible<\/p>\n b)\u00a0prominent<\/p>\n c)\u00a0striking<\/p>\n d)\u00a0clear<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Salient means prominent or important, so the antonym is negligible.<\/p>\n Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n In following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given.<\/p>\n Question 11:\u00a0<\/b>INTREPID<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Ambitious<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Determined<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Talkative<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Fearless<\/p>\n 11)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(D)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Intrepid means someone who is not afraid, i.e.\u00a0fearless<\/span><\/strong>, hence the last option best expresses meaning of above word.<\/p>\n Ambitious and determined are synonyms and talkative is one who speaks a lot.<\/p>\n => Ans – (D)<\/p>\n Question 12:\u00a0<\/b>ABROGATE<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Repeal<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Destroy<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Delay<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Dismiss<\/p>\n 12)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Abrogate means to repeal<\/strong> or evade, hence the first option best expresses meaning of above word.<\/p>\n Destroy means to ruin, delay means late and dismiss means to send away.<\/p>\n => Ans – (A)<\/p>\n Question 13:\u00a0<\/b>DEFERENCE<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Indifference<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Sympathy<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Respect<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Flattery<\/p>\n 13)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Deference means to show respect<\/strong>, hence the third option best expresses meaning of above word.<\/p>\n Indifference means sympathy and flattery means to praise.<\/p>\n => Ans – (C)<\/p>\n Question 14:\u00a0<\/b>COVENANT<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Case<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Coupon<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Contract<\/p>\n d)\u00a0settlement<\/p>\n 14)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Covenant means an agreement.<\/p>\n Case = situation<\/p>\n Coupon = a discount voucher<\/p>\n Contract<\/strong> = agreement<\/p>\n Settlement = bargain<\/p>\n Thus, the third option best expresses meaning of above word.<\/p>\n => Ans – (C)<\/p>\n Question 15:\u00a0<\/b>OBNOXIOUS<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Depressing<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Disgusting<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Arrogant<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Filthy<\/p>\n 15)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Solution:<\/b><\/p>\n Obnoxious means extremely unpleasant.<\/p>\n Depressing = feeling miserable dejection<\/p>\n Disgusting<\/strong> = unpleasant<\/p>\n Arrogant = egoistic<\/p>\n Filthy = unclean<\/p>\n Thus, second option best expresses meaning of above word.<\/p>\n => Ans – (B)<\/p>\n
\nSo option C, “Dispassionate”, is clearly the antonym for fervent.<\/p>\n
\nSo option C, Falsehood is the only word in the options which gives the opposite meaning of the given word.<\/p>\n
\nIn the given options A and C can be eliminated because they aren’t relevant.
\nOption D doesn’t mean that somebody is not red.
\nSo the remaining option B is the right choice as “Pale” means light faded colour(red).<\/p>\n