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Synonyms and Antonyms
Directions (1-5): In the following questions, four words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the combination of the words which are either synonyms or antonyms of each other. If no such pair is formed, mark option (e) i.e., “none of these” your answer choice.
1. A. Vain
B. Luscious
C. Abrupt
D. Modest
A. Only A-D
B. Only A-C
C. Only B-D
D. Only B-C
E. None of these
Correct option is : a
Explanation:
Vain means having or showing an excessively high opinion one’s appearance, abilities or worth.
Luscious means having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
Abrupt means sudden and unexpected.
Modest means ‘unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements’. Therefore A and D are antonyms.
2. A. Bliss
B. Bridled
C. Uncontrolled
D. Courteous
E. Only A-B
A. Only C-D
B. Only B-C
C. Only A-D
D. None of these
Correct option is : c
Explanation:
Bliss means great joy.
Bridled means control.
Uncontrolled means ‘unlimited’.
Courteous means respectful. Therefore, B and C are antonyms.
3. A. Atone
B. Sue
C. Malice
D. Disproportion
A.Only A-D
B. Only B-C
C. Only A-C
D. Only B-D
E. None of these
Correct option is : a
Explanation:
‘Atone’ means to make amends or reparation.
Sue means taking legal action.
Malice means the desire to harm someone, ill will.
Disproportion means an instance being out of proportion with something else. Therefore, A and D are antonyms.
4. A. Pernicious
B. Acquit
C. Accuse
D. Zenith
E. Only C-D
A. Only A-C
B. Only B-C
C. Only A-D
D. None of these
Correct option is : c
Explanation:
Pernicious means having a harmful effect.
Acquit means free someone from a criminal charge
Accuse means charge someone with an offence or crime.
Zenith means top most point Therefore, B and C are synonyms.
5. A. Topple
B. Remould
C. Refute
D. Regenerate
A. Only A-D
B. Only A-C
C. Only B-D
D. Only B-D
E. None of these
Correct option is : d
Explanation:
Topple means overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall.
Remould means change the appearance, structure, or character of.
Refute means prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove. Regenerate means reformed or reborn. Therefore B and D are synonyms.
Direction (6 -10): 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.
6. A. Baleful
B. Hasten
C. Augur
D. Expedite
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and D
E. A and D
Correct option is : d
Explanation:
Hasten- cause something, especially something undesirable. to happen sooner than it otherwise would.
Expedite- make an action or process. happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
7. A. Articulate
B. Crucial
C. Contraction
D. Unintelligible
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and D
E. A and D
Correct option is : e
Explanation:
Articulate-having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Unintelligible- impossible to understand.
A and D are opposite in meaning with each other.
8. A. Colossal
B. Reveal
C. Gigantic
D. Elective
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and D
E. A and D
Correct option is : c
Explanation:
Colossal- extremely large or great.
Gigantic- of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.
A and C are similar in meaning with each other.
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9. A. Voluntary
B. Abysmal
C. Restart
D. Atrocious
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and D
E. A and D
Correct option is : d
Explanation:
Abysmal- extremely bad; appalling.
Atrocious- of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant.
B and D are similar in meaning with each other.
A. Plight
B. Suspension
C. Shocking
D. Predicament
A. A and B
B. B and C
C. A and C
D. B and D
E. A and D
Correct option is : e
Explanation:
Plight- a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
Predicament- a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
A and D are similar in meaning with each other.
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