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synonyms-and-antonyms

Q1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Though Madeline _____ people, she was extremely _____ of her dogs.
  • 1) Liked, fond
  • 2) Loved, hated
  • 3) Hated, loved
  • 4) Disliked, fond

Solution

Though Madeline disliked people, she was extremely fond of her dogs.
Q2. What is the synonym of the underlined word? Rajesh’s style is very flamboyant. It is evident in his use of bright colours and stylish designs.
  • 1) Gaudy
  • 2) Bright
  • 3) Vibrant
  • 4) Brilliant

Solution

Flamboyant - Vibrant
Q3. What is the synonym of the underlined word? Francesco Scavullo was an adroit photographer who created the portfolios of many famous models.
  • 1) Most wanted
  • 2) Artistic
  • 3) Well-known
  • 4) Skilled

Solution

Adroit - Skilled
Q4. What is the synonym of the underlined word? The neighbours said that she was a cantankerous old woman who gets annoyed at the slightest provocation.  
  • 1) Anxious
  • 2) Ill-tempered
  • 3) Friendly
  • 4) Funny

Solution

Cantankerous- Ill-tempered, easily annoyed or irritable
Q5. What is the antonym of the underlined word? Vinita seems dolorous since she hasn’t spoken a single word to anyone.
  • 1) Thoughtful
  • 2) Carefree
  • 3) Happy
  • 4) Depressed

Solution

Dolorous - Happy
Q6. Find the odd one out. Pleasing Fetching Alluring Frail  

Solution

Except ‘Frail’, all other words mean ‘beautiful’. The word ‘frail’ means ‘weak’.
Q7. Find the odd one out.
  • 1) Thriving
  • 2) Moribund
  • 3) Lush
  • 4) Virile

Solution

The given words mean ‘full of life’, while the odd word means ‘dying’.
Q8. What is the antonym of the underlined word? The man became very senile during his old age.
  • 1) Alert
  • 2) Sick  
  • 3) Weak
  • 4) Ancient  

Solution

  Alert
Q9. Find the odd one out. 
  • 1) Abominable
  • 2) Execrable
  • 3) Abhorred
  • 4) Amiable

Solution

The given words mean ‘hated’, while the odd word means ‘loveable’ or ‘friendly’.
Q10. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Since the nation’s economy was _____, the people felt _____ by the policies of the government.
  • 1) Crumbling, encouraged
  • 2) Crumbling, cheated
  • 3) Flourishing, cheated
  • 4) Expanding, happy

Solution

Since the nation’s economy was crumbling the people felt cheated by the policies of the government.
Q11. What is wrong with the sentence with respect to the underlined words? Jay was indeed a talented boy, but he was very hardworking.

Solution

Both the underlined words mean the same thing. If one of the words is removed, the sentence would be more concise.
Q12. Is the underlined word used correctly in the sentence? The goals of the company were very quixotic and therefore the director had complete faith that they would be met.

Solution

Quixotic - Not practical Hence, the word has been used incorrectly in the sentence.
Q13. Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair?  Mighty - Unprecedented
  • 1) Troubled - Disturbed
  • 2) Haughty - Humble
  • 3) Gorgeous - Lethargic
  • 4) Unbroken - Intact

Solution

Mighty - Unprecedented Gorgeous - Lethargic Both the word pairs do not exhibit any relationship.
Q14. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Silas was not only a/an ______ carpenter but also a/an ______ mason.
  • 1) Unskilled, bad
  • 2) Clumsy, good
  • 3) Experienced, talentless
  • 4) Able, bad

Solution

Silas was not only an unskilled carpenter but also a bad mason.
Q15. What do the given words have in common? Paramour, Enamoured, Amorous
  • 1) Love
  • 2) Sadness
  • 3) Shield
  • 4) Highest

Solution

‘Amor’ means ‘love’ in all the given words. Paramour- lover Enamoured- to be filled with love Amorous- related to love
Q16. Which of the following is an antonym of the given word?  Antediluvian
  • 1) New
  • 2) Against
  • 3) Old
  • 4) For

Solution

‘Antediluvian’ means ‘old’. Therefore, its antonym is ‘new’.
Q17. Which word pair exhibits similar relationship to the given pair? Giant - Gargantuan
  • 1) Great - Unbiased
  • 2) Beautiful - Atrocious
  • 3) Talkative - Chatty
  • 4) Silent - Mindful

Solution

Giant - Gargantuan Talkative - Chatty Both pairs are synonymous.
Q18. What is the antonym of the underlined word? Brijesh was loved by one and all since he was quite gregarious by nature.
  • 1) Angry
  • 2) Timid
  • 3) Haughty
  • 4) Asocial

Solution

Gregarious - Asocial
Q19. Is the underlined word used correctly?  The healer was a known charlatan and was known for exploiting his disciples’ faith.

Solution

Charlatan - Someone who falsely claims to have skills.
Q20. What is wrong with the sentence with respect to the underlined words? Mangalyaan has brought ignominy to the nation; it is a matter of great pride for us Indians.

Solution

‘Ignominy’ means bad name. If Mangalyaan has brought bad name to the nation, it cannot be a matter of ‘great pride’.
Q21. Which word in the table is closest to the given word? Crafty Wicked Unforgiving Artful Malicious  

Solution

Artful/crafty - Cunning
Q22. What is the meaning of the underlined word as understood from the sentence? Kavita avoided frivolous people since she was looking for a deep and profound relationship.

Solution

Frivolous - Shallow and lacking depth
Q23. Is the underlined word used correctly in the sentence? The boy is as dumb as a savant.

Solution

Savant - Someone blessed with exceptional intelligence. Hence, the word has been incorrectly used in the sentence.
Q24. Is the underlined word used correctly in the sentence? The rich man led a decadent lifestyle since he was a lover of luxurious things.

Solution

‘Decadent’ means lavish.
Q25. Pick the odd one out. Clean Pristine Immaculate Turbid Spotless   

Solution

Turbid - Unclear, muddy (of water) Rest of the words are synonyms of ‘clean’ or ‘pure’.
Q26. Complete the following using a word from the table. Generosity Cruelty Ambitious Loud   Miser - Thrift Sadist - ______

Solution

A miser has the quality of being thrifty the way a sadist has the quality of being cruel.
Q27. What is the meaning of the underlined word as understood from the sentence? Pricilla was so fretful that day that even the doorbell would startle her.

Solution

Fretful - Nervous
Q28. What is wrong with the sentence with respect to the underlined words? Roma was the most beautiful and attractive woman in the room.

Solution

Both the underlined words mean the same thing. If one of the words is removed, the sentence would be more concise.
Q29. Complete the following by using words from the table. Notorious Fragmented Malleable Unbreakable   Manageable - Intractable Fragile - _______

Solution

Manageable and intractable are antonyms, the way fragile and unbreakable are.


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