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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
While facing that situation he turned out to be DAUNTLESS.
Hint
‘Dauntless’ means not easily frightened or stopped from doing something difficult. ‘Cowardly’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘dauntless’.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
We went to the first floor through the RICKETY wooden stairs.
Hint
‘Rickety’ means not strong or well made. ‘stable’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘rickety’.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
They made a PROFLIGATE use of scarce resources.
Hint
‘Profligate’ means using money, time, materials, etc. in a careless way. ‘Thrifty’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘profligate’.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The consultant analysed the proposal carefully before he decided to JETTISON it.
Hint
‘Jettison’ means to reject an idea, belief, plan, etc. that you no longer think is useful or likely to be successful. ‘Accept’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘jettison’.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The politician was FLUMMOXED by the questions put to him.
Hint
‘Flummoxed’ means to confuse somebody so that they do not know what to say or do. ‘Comfortable’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘flummoxed’.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The dictator QUELLED the uprising.
Hint
‘Quell’ means to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests. ‘Fomented’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘quell’.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
People are unwilling to FOLLOW the rules.
Hint
In this sentence ‘Follow’ means obey. ‘Waive’ would be the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘follow’.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
That was an IMPUDENT remark.
Hint
‘Impudent’ means not showing respect for other people. ‘Modest’ is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘impudent’.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
His sudden appearance on the scene was FORTUITOUS.
Hint
In this sentence, ‘fortuitous’ means not planned. ‘Calculated’ would be the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘fortuitous’.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The batsman gave a STERLING performance.
Hint
‘Sterling’ means excellent quality. ‘An ordinary’ would be the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘sterling’.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
He showed a marked ANTIPATHY to foreigners.
Hint
The word ‘antipathy’ means an object of natural aversion or habitual dislike which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘fondness’. The other three words have following meanings: Profundity – depth; Objection – opposition, refusal; Willingness – inclined.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
The authorities took the corrective action with CELERITY
Hint
The word ‘celerity’ means swiftness, speed in action or motion; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘delay’. The other three words: Reluctance – unwillingness; Promptness – done or performed at once; Lack of judgment – not accurate.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
It seems CHURLISH to refuse such a generous offer.
Hint
The word ‘churlish’ means unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘polite’. The other three words: Wise – judicious or prudent; Sensible – using sound judgment; Miniature – not perfected.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
A CONSCIENTIOUS editor, Sony checked every definition for its accuracy.
Hint
The word ‘conscientious’ means controlled by or done according to a conscience which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘biased’. The other three answer choices: Novice – beginner; Careless – not exact; Unscientific – not employed in science.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the capitalized word in the given sentence:
Rockey’s CRAVEN refusal to join the protest was criticized by his comrades.
Hint
The word ‘craven’ means cowardly; contemptibly turned which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘bold’. The other three words: Strategic – important to strategy; Diplomatic – engaged in diplomacy; Well-thought – nicely chalked out.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
SAGE
Hint
The word ‘sage’ means wise, judicious or prudent; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘fool’. The other three words: Miser – a stingy, avaricious person; Traitor – a person who betrays one’s country; Tyrant – dictator.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
FLEDGLING
Hint
The word ‘fledgling’ means an inexperienced person which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘experienced person’. The other three words: Adversary – opponent, enemy; Callow – immature, inexperienced; Social outcast – out of society.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
PREDILECTION
Hint
The word ‘predilection’ means a tendency to think favourably of something in particular, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘Aversion’ which means the act of averting, turning away. The other three words: Predicament – dangerous situation; Afterthought – a later or second thought; Postponement – to put off to a later time.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
HIDEBOUND
Hint
The word ‘Hidebound’ means narrow or rigid in opinion, inflexible; which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘open-minded’.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Select the opposite meaning or antonym of the word given below:
ADULATION
Hint
The word ‘Adulation’ means to show excessive admiration or devotion, which is the nearest opposite in meaning to ‘criticism’. The other three words: Purity – ceremonial or ritual cleanness; Ambiguous – equivocal; Accolades – praise.