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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.
- A. venom
B. abysmal
C. bottomless
D. antipathy
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) B – C
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3)
Explanation: B – C both are synonyms.
Abysmal – extremely bad; appalling. - A. Candid
B. cunning
C. surge
D. patron
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1)
Explanation: B – A both are Antonyms.
Candid – truthful and straightforward; frank.
Cunning – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion. - A. agony
B. pleasure
C. odium
D. trick
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1)
Explanation: B – A both are Antonyms.
Agony – extreme physical or mental suffering.
Pleasure – a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. - A. precise
B. lenient
C. vague
D. wrest
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2)
Explanation: C – A are Antonyms.
Precise – marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Vague – of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. - A. invective
B. exhaust
C. invigorates
D. acclamation
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – A
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3)
Explanation: B – C are Antonyms.
Exhaust – make (someone) feel very tired.
Invigorates – give strength or energy to. - A. laconic
B. concise
C. obscene
D. indecent
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4)
Explanation: A – B are synonyms.
laconic – (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
Concise – giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. - A. narrative
B. recital
C. coarse
D. rough
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 5)
Explanation: C – D both are synonyms.
Coarse – rough or harsh in texture. - A. callous
B. sensitive
C. surge
D. patron
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 1)
Explanation: A – B both are Antonyms.
Callous – showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Sensitive – quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. - A. ascribe
B. trite
C. commonplace
D. implement
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – C
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3)
Explanation: C – B are synonyms.
Trite – (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse. - A. satisfy
B. odium
C. rigid
D. coddle
1) B – A
2) C – A
3) C – B
4) B – D
5) D – A
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 5)
Explanation: D – A are antonyms.
Rigid – unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Coddle – treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
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