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Antonyms - 1
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Question 1 of 20
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Development
A
Retardation
B
Retrogression
C
Transgression
D
Progress
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Development is forward progress. Retrogression is the process of returning to a worse state.
Question 2 of 20
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Pragmatic (The leader was pragmatic)
A
Indefinite
B
Vague
C
Idealistic
D
Optimistic
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Pragmatic means sensible and realistic. Idealistic means aiming for perfection unrealistically.
Question 3 of 20
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Protects
A
Defends
B
Deprives
C
Deserts
D
Devises
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Protects means to keep safe. Deserts means to abandon or stop looking after.
Question 4 of 20
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Zeal (He spoke with zeal)
A
Indifference
B
Calmness
C
Despair
D
Passiveness
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Zeal is great energy or enthusiasm. Indifference is a lack of interest or concern.
Question 5 of 20
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Widely
A
Spaciously
B
Succinctly
C
Broad based
D
Narrowly
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Widely means at a great distance or interval. Narrowly means by only a small margin.
Question 6 of 20
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Foremost
A
Hindmost
B
Unimportant
C
Disposed
D
Mature
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Foremost means most prominent in rank or importance. Unimportant means lacking significance.
Question 7 of 20
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Levity (Because of inherent levity)
A
Seriousness
B
Solemnity
C
Religiosity
D
Gravity
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Levity is treating serious matters with humor. Gravity refers to extreme importance or seriousness.
Question 8 of 20
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Morbid (Strange and morbid)
A
Healthy
B
Cheerful
C
Insipid
D
Appealing
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Morbid is an unhealthy interest in unpleasant subjects. Cheerful means happy and optimistic.
Question 9 of 20
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Progressive (Views are progressive)
A
Revolutionary
B
Retrograde
C
Brave
D
Outmoded
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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B
Progressive means moving forward. Retrograde means directed or moving backwards.
Question 10 of 20
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Adversity (Adversity teaches man...)
A
Sincerity
B
Animosity
C
Curiosity
D
Prosperity
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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D
Adversity is a difficult situation. Prosperity is a state of well-being and success.
Question 11 of 20
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Effeminacy (Proclaims his effeminacy)
A
Aggressiveness
B
Attractiveness
C
Manliness
D
Boorishness
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Effeminacy is behavior typically associated with women. Manliness is the fact of being typically male.
Question 12 of 20
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Initiated (The chairman initiated...)
A
Confused
B
Closed
C
Started
D
Complicated
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
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B
Initiate means to begin. Closed means to bring to an end.
Question 13 of 20
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Insipid (An insipid conversation)
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Lively
B
Argumentative
C
Loud
D
Curious
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Insipid means lacking vigor or interest. Lively means active and outgoing.
Question 14 of 20
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Last
A
End
B
Grow
C
Diminish
D
Finish
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
In this context, Last (to endure) is the opposite of Grow (to increase/evolve).
Question 15 of 20
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Mighty
A
Forcible
B
Forceful
C
Weak
D
Tough
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Mighty means possessing great power. Weak means lacking strength.
Question 16 of 20
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Beautiful
A
Wonderful
B
Graceful
C
Ugly
D
Handsome
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
C
Beautiful refers to aesthetic pleasingness; Ugly is the direct opposite.
Question 17 of 20
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Terrible
A
Soothing
B
Frightening
C
Scaring
D
Horrible
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
A
Terrible means causing fear or horror. Soothing means having a gently calming effect.
Question 18 of 20
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Modern
A
Up-date
B
Recent
C
Cast
D
Ancient
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Modern relates to present times. Ancient relates to the very distant past.
Question 19 of 20
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Glory
A
Splendour
B
Notoriety
C
Fame
D
Debasement
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
D
Glory is high renown or honor. Debasement is the reduction of quality or value.
Question 20 of 20
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Improvised (An improvised solution)
A
A complete
B
A preplanned
C
A permanent
D
A proscribed
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SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option:
B
Improvised means done without preparation. Preplanned means planned in advance.
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