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In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite meaning. Find out the two words which are the most nearly the same or the opposite meaning.
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A. drivel
B. trifling
C. blather
D. putrid
1. B-D
2. A-C
3. A-D
4. B-C
5. C-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 2. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
drivel/blather – senseless talk, nonsense
Trifling – unimportant
Putrid – of or characteristic of rotting matter.
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A. cunning
B. savvy
C. limpid
D. perceptive
1. A-B
2. B-C
3. C-D
4. A-C
5. B-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 5. B-D
Explanation:
B-D are synonyms
Savvy – shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgements.
Limpid – clear,transparent,bright
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A. genial
B. berate
C. indolent
D. sardonic
1. C-D
2. B-C
3. A-D
4. A-B
5. B-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 3. A-D
Explanation:
A-D are antonyms
Genial – affable
Sardonic – grimly mocking or cynical.
Indolent – lazy
Berate – scold,chide
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A. adverse
B. petrify
C. pester
D. soften
1. B-D
2. A-C
3. B-C
4. A-D
5. C-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 1. B-D
Explanation:
B-D are antonyms
Petrify – harden,fossilise
Pester – irritate
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A. fecund
B. cantankerous
C. fertile
D. credulous
1. B-C
2. A-D
3. B-D
4. A-C
5. C-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 4. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Fecund – productive,fertile
Cantankerous – bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Credulous – naive,gullible
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A. convoluted
B. lively
C. tangled
D. excruciating
1. B-D
2. A-C
3. A-B
4. C-D
5. A-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 2. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
convoluted/tangled – extremely complex,complicated
Excruciating – intensely painful.
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A. hideous
B. ludicrous
C. grotesque
D. abhorrent
1. C-D
2. A-B
3. B-C
4. A-D
5. A-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 5. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are synonyms
Grotesque – comically or repulsively ugly or distorted., hideous
Ludicrous – stupid
Abhorrent – inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.
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A. enervate
B. desiccate
C. invigorate
D. tumult
1. A-C
2. B-D
3. C-D
4. A-B
5. B-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 1. A-C
Explanation:
A-C are antonyms
Enervate – exhaust, tire
Invigorate – give strength or energy to.
Desiccate – remove the moisture from (something)
Tumult – a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
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A. clandestine
B. mollify
C. exacerbate
D. harness
1. A-D
2. B-C
3. A-B
4. C-D
5. A-C
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 2. B-C
Explanation:
B-C are antonyms
Mollify – appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
Exacerbate – make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Clandestine – secretive
Harness – control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
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A. cater
B. oblige
C. incapacitate
D. facilitate
1. B-D
2. A-B
3. B-C
4. C-D
5. A-D
Answer & Explanation
Answer: 4. C-D
Explanation:
C-D are antonyms
incapacitate – prevent from functioning in a normal way.
Facilitate – make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Cater – provide with what is needed or required.
Oblige – make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.
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