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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
LASCIVIOUSHint
One who is lascivious shows an unnaturally strong interest in sex. On the other hand, a chaste person does not have sex with anyone, or has it only with his or her spouse.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
CONSCIENTIOUSHint
Rachna is very conscientious about her actions. That is, she is very careful to do her work properly. Now, the opposite of careful is careless.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
PERIGEEHint
The perigee is the point where the path of an object through space is closest to the Earth. The apogee is the point where the path is farthest from the Earth.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
FLUCTUATEHint
How do you rectify voltage fluctuations’! With the help of a voltage stabiliser. If something fluctuates, it changes a lot in an irregular way. If you stop this, it becomes stable.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
RADICALHint
Radical comes from Latin radix (= root). If you make a radical change in something, the change goes to its very roots, thus affecting the entire thing. On the other hand, there are changes which do not disturb the entire thing; the changes take place only on the surface. In other words, they are superficial changes.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
ACCORDHint
Four of the judges were in accord with one another while one dissented. That is, four of them were in agreement with one another on the judgement. There was no conflict between their opinions. One judge, however, did not share the majority opinions. He was of a different opinion. In other words, he dissented.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
HAPLESSHint
All reservations have been abolished from this year! Hari Paswan, a scheduled caste candidate, has fallen a hapless victim to the new law. That is, he was unlucky not to have taken the exam last year. His elder brother, Barkhu, was lucky enough to have made it last year.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
FRIVOLOUSHint
Farming on such a barren land! It is a frivolous project. That is, it would only entail a wastage of time and money. It is not useful. It would make no significant (important) contribution to ameliorating the plight of the poor.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
INTEGRALHint
Kashmir is an integral part of India. That is, it is an essential part of India without which the country cannot be complete. It cannot be separated from the country. That is what most of the people believe. However, a handful of people believe it should be independent – that It has no connection whatsoever with the rest of India.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
HOLISTICHint
Holistic medicine treats the whole person, not just the diseased part. That which is holistic is based on the principles of holism. Holism is the belief that everything in nature is connected in some way. A piecemeal approach, on the other hand, deals with only one part at a time.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
EXTENSIONHint
There has been an extension of STD facility to 2000 more villages. In other words, there has been an addition to the number of villages under STD coverage. Now, the opposite of addition is subtraction.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
INDIGENTLYHint
One who is indigent is very poor. The opposite of poor is rich.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
AUDACITYHint
Audacity is audacious behaviour. If you are audacious, you take risks in order to achieve something. So it is a kind of bravery. Now, the opposite of bravery is cowardice.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
WORTHYHint
Biased teachers are not worthy of respect. Teachers are expected to be impartial. If not so, they do not deserve respect. In other words, they are undeserving of respect.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
ELEVATIONHint
An elevation is a ‘piece of ground that is higher (elevated) than the area around it. A depression in a surface is an area which is lower (depressed) than the parts surrounding it.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
AnimatedHint
The word ‘Animated’ means ‘full of life’, lively; vigorous which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘dull’, which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings : Penetrating – piercing; sharp; Modern – pertaining to recent times; Similarity – likeness, resemblance.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
IllusiveHint
The word ‘Illusive’ means deceptive; false; unreal; illusionary’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘not deceptive’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
DebilitateHint
The word ‘debilitate’ means ‘to make weaken or feeble; enfeeble’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘strengthen’ which is option (c), therefore, (c) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Bedevil – bewitch; Delude – to clude, to evade; Repress – to press again or a new.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
EquivocalHint
The word ‘Equivocal’ means ‘doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘clear’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Universal –applicable, everywhere; Mistaken – wrong, faulty; Quaint – oddly, picturesque.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
ImpromptuHint
In word ‘Impromptu’ means ‘made or done without previous preparation’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘rehearsed’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Foolish – lacking forethought; Appropriate – suitable for a particular purpose; Vast – immense.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
LoquaciousHint
The word ‘Loquacious’ means ‘talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to taciturn’ which means ‘quiet’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Sentimental – expressing tender emotions; Soothing – tending to assuage pain; Soporific – causing sleep.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
TractableHint
The word ‘Tractable’ means ‘easily managed or controlled; docile; yielding’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘Unmanageable’ which is option (d), therefore, (d) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Unreal – imaginary; fanciful; Irreligious – not practising a religion; Incapable – not having the necessary ability.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
TrepidationHint
The word ‘Trepidation’ means ‘tremulous fear, alarm or agitation’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘fearlessness’ which is option (a), therefore, (a) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Slowness – lack of speed; Death – demise; Adroitness – cleverly skillful.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
ProlificHint
The word ‘prolific’ means ‘producing off springs, young, fruit etc. abundantly’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to ‘Barren’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other three words have following meanings: Controversial – debatable; Wise – judicious or prudent; Unfocused – taking proper focus.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Directions: Select the word or group of words that is most opposite in meaning to the following word.
AFFABLEHint
The word ‘Affable’ means ‘friendly and cordial’ which is nearest opposite in meaning to recluse which means ‘a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society’ which is option (b), therefore, (b) is the correct answer. The other 3 words have following meanings: Hardworking – industrious; Charming – pleasing; Impolite – not courteous.
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