IBPS Clerk Prelims: English Day 22

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1. cursed is most opposite to
   a. swore
   b. pious
   c. unfortunate
   d. lucky
   

   Answer

   d. lucky – cursed means to be the subject of misfortune, or to be unlucky, therefore lucky is the opposite
   
   
2. candid is most opposite to
   a. unkind
   b. blunt
   c. valid
   d. dishonest
   

   Answer

   d. candid means to be frank, or honest, therefore dishonest is the opposite
   
   
3. flaunt is most opposite to
   a. regard
   b. sink
   c. hide
   d. propose
   

   Answer

   c. to flaunt means to display showily, or to show off, therefore hide is the opposite
   
   
4. heal is most opposite to
   a. sew
   b. foot
   c. good
   d. maim
   

   Answer

   d. to heal means to restore to health; to maim means to injure
   
   
5. pacify is most opposite to
   a. excite
   b. land
   c. coddle
   d. unhand
   

   Answer

   a. to pacify means to soothe, or calm, therefore excite is the opposite
   
   
6. sullen is most opposite to
   a. dirty
   b. cheerful
   c. clean
   d. risen
   

   Answer

   b. sullen means showing a disagreeable mood, or lacking cheer, therefore cheerful is the opposite
   
   
7. assure is most opposite to
   a. alarm
   b. reassure
   c. quiet
   d. unsure
   

   Answer

   a. to assure means to make sure by removing doubt or worry; alarm means to give warning or to arouse fear.
   
   
8. fallacious is most opposite to
   a. perfect
   b. truthful
   c. accidental
   d. disarming
   

   Answer

   b. fallacious means tending to deceive; truthful means disposed to tell the truth
   
   
9. gumption is most opposite to
   a. seriousness
   b. apathy
   c. levity
   d. despair
   

   Answer

   b. gumption means initiative, or drive; apathy means a lack of interest or concern
   
   
10. ecstasy is most opposite to
    a. hate
    b. agony
    c. languor
    d. fatigue
    

    Answer

    b. ecstasy means a state of rapturous delight; agony means intense pain of mind or body