Synonyms and Antonyms
Directions (Q. Nos. 1 to 5) In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
1. A. appalling B. sinister C. perturbed D. threatening
(1) A – B
(2) B – D
(3) A – C
(4) A – D
(5) D – C
2. A. imprison B. torture C. excruciate D. extract
(1) B – D
(2) B – C
(3) A – B
(4) C – D
(5) A – C
3. A. superficial B. superfluous C. enlightened D. surplus
(1) A – C
(2) A – B
(3) B – C
(4) B – D
(5) A – D
4. A. pertinent B. impolite C. irrelevant D. insecure
(1) A – C
(2) B – D
(3) C – D
(4) A – D
(5) B – C
5. A. instigate B. enquire C. construe D. interpret
(1) A – C
(2) A – B
(3) C – D
(4) B – D
(5) A – D
Directions (Q. Nos. 6 to 10) In each of the following questions four words are given of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
6. A. unite B. association C. separate D. distant
(1) A – C
(2) A – B
(3) B – C
(4) B – D
(5) A – D
7. A. explicit B. cautious C. introvert D. clear
(1) A – B
(2) B – D
(3) A – C
(4) A – D
(5) C – D
8. A. fearful B. beautiful C. hostile D. amicable
(1) B – D
(2) C – D
(3) A – B
(4) B – C
(5) A – D
9. A. fraud B. barbarian C. guilty D. civilised
(1) A – C
(2) A – B
(3) B – D
(4) A – D
(5) C – D
10. A. loud B. prominent C. salient D. legible
(1) A – C
(2) B – D
(3) C – D
(4) A – D
(5) B – C
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 12) Choose the which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold.
11. Emerge
(1) Drawn
(2) Evolve
(3) Shine
(4) Grow
(5) Submerge
12. Conscious
(1) Desirable
(2) Deliberate
(3) Planned
(4) Unconscious
(5) Wanted
Directions (Q. Nos. 13 to 15) Pick out the word which is closest in meaning to the word printed in bold.
13. Radically
(1) Suddenly
(2) Equally
(3) Completely
(4) Moderately
(5) Concurrently
14. Inherent
(1) Functional
(2) Intense
(3) Persistent
(4) Characteristic
(5) Genetic
15. Materialized
(1) Mattered
(2) Interfered
(3) Hidden
(4) Presented
(5) Expanded
Directions (Q. Nos. 16 to 18) Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word given in bold?
16. Plunged
(1) Fell
(2) Increased
(3) Dropped
(4) More
(5) Appeared
17. Briskly
(1) Vigorously
(2) Efficiently
(3) Hurriedly
(4) Insignificantly
(5) Slowly
18. Boosted
(1) Aggravated
(2) Elevated
(3) Deflated
(4) Damaged
(5) Stopped
Directions (Q. Nos. 19 to 21) Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
19. Figured
(1) Drew diagram
(2) Quoted price
(3) Paid cash
(4) Maintained health
(5) Gained understanding
20. Caveats
(1) Appeals
(2) Warnings
(3) Drawbacks
(4) Withstandings
(5) Virtues
21. Amass
(1) Accumulate
(2) Manipulate
(3) Bribe
(4) Disseminate
(5) Shift
Directions (Q. Nos. 22 to 26) In each sentence below one word has been printed in bold. Below the sentence, five words/groups of words are suggested, one of which can replace the word printed in bold without changing the meaning of the sentence. Find out the appropriate word/group of words in each case.
22. A very stubborn attitude in life cannot prove helpful.
(1) uncooperative
(2) rigid
(3) unsuitable
(4) unhelpful
(5) inapplicable
23. Travel will familiarize you with new customs.
(1) adjust
(2) popularize
(3) satisfy
(4) influence
(5) acquaint
24. His appearance was extremely
(1) attractive
(2) depressing
(3) deceptive
(4) sad
(5) normal
25. He was a cunning
(1) crafty
(2) successful
(3) dishonest
(4) corrupt
(5) respected
26. The affluence of Hindi film actors has no match.
(1) handsome appearance
(2) brave action
(3) healthy physique
(4) wealth condition
(5) intelligent deed
Directions (Q. Nos. 27 to 29) Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
27. Enormously
(1) Tremendously
(2) Forcibly
(3) Rarely
(4) Minutely
(5) Ruthlessly
28. Rivalling
(1) Challenging
(2) Opposing
(3) Containing
(4) Equating
(5) Withstanding
29. Thirst
(1) Emphasis
(2) Rational
(3) Greed
(4) Standard
(5) Requirement
Directions (Q. Nos. 30 to 31) Choose the word/group of words which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
30. Abandoned
(1) Gave up
(2) Escaped from
(3) Accepted
(4) Took away
(5) Enabled
31. Enthusiasm
(1) Excellence
(2) Happiness
(3) Force
(4) Effervescence
(5) Zeal
Directions (Q. Nos. 32 to 34) Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
32. Access
(1) Reach
(2) Loan
(3) Help
(4) Advantage
(5) Utility
33. Advent
(1) Shining
(2) Departure
(3) Power
(4) Force
(5) Arrival
34. Traditional
(1) Religious
(2) Excessive
(3) Old
(4) Customary
(5) Sick
Directions (Q. Nos. 35 to 36) Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
35. Consensus
(1) Agreement
(2) Consent
(3) Harmony
(4) Compromise
(5) Interaction
36. Span
(1) Width
(2) Gap
(3) Duration
(4) Distance
(5) Extent
Directions (Q. Nos. 37 to 39) Choose the Word which is most nearly same in the meaning to the word given in bold.
37. Era
(1) Epoch
(2) Year
(3) Span
(4) Instinct
(5) Spirit
38. Poised
(1) Launched
(2) Ready
(3) Stupefied
(4) Balanced
(5) Adulterated
39. Mitigate
(1) Investigate
(2) Invigorate
(3) Elevate
(4) Allay
(5) Amplify
Directions (Q. Nos. 40 to 43) Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
40. Confine
(1) Circumscribe
(2) Enclose
(3) Allow
(4) Limit
(5) Regularize
41. Pale
(1) Colourless
(2) Whitish
(3) Enclosures
(4) Ashy
(5) Bright
42. Orbit
(1) Curved path
(2) Course of person’s eye
(3) Elliptical
(4) Range of activities
(5) Course of action
43. Prerogative
(1) Privilege
(2) Benefits
(3) Luxury
(4) Exclusive right
(5) Precedence
Directions (Q. Nos. 44 to 45) Choose the word/group of words which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
44. Net
(1) Actual amount
(2) Amount after tax
(3) Governance
(4) Coverage
(5) Mesh
45. Envisage
(1) Implement
(2) Visualize
(3) Endure
(4) Encompass
(5) Expect
Directions (Q. Nos. 46 to 48) Which of the following word/group of words is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
46. Squander
(1) Use economically
(2) Spend wastefully
(3) Siphon judiciously
(4) Donate generously
(5) Donate with ulterior motive
47. Modest
(1) Humble
(2) Sufficient
(3) Meagre
(4) Sober
(5) Unpretentious
48. Obligation
(1) Lip sympathy
(2) rue empathy
(3) Self pity
(4) Conditional responsibility
(5) Moral binding
Directions (Q. Nos. 49 to 51) Choose the word, which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word given in bold.
49. Avoid
(1) Remedy
(2) Cure
(3) Devoid
(4) Prevention
(5) Avert
50. Impinge
(1) Constraint
(2) Deregulate
(3) Penalize
(4) Encroach
(5) Defy
51. Legitimacy
(1) Authenticity
(2) Literacy
(3) Inadequacy
(4) Legal
(5) Judgement
Directions (Q. Nos. 52 to 56) Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold.
52. Injecting
(1) Instilling
(2) Inoculating
(3) Vaccinating
(4) Shooting
(5) None of these
53. Dampen
(1) Pray
(2) Wet
(3) Depress
(4) Encourage
(5) None of these
54. Determined
(1) Wavering
(2) Resolute
(3) Inconstant
(4) Shaky
(5) None of these
55. Wielding
(1) Hiding
(2) Crashing
(3) Brandishing
(4) Pointing
(5) None of these
56. Hallmark
(1) Sure sign
(2) Device
(3) Cross
(4) Road
(5) None of these
Directions (Q. Nos. 57 to 59) Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
57. Strides
(1) Achievements
(2) Setbacks
(3) Effects
(4) Aspirations
(5) Developments
58. Considerable
(1) Marginal
(2) Significant
(3) Desirable
(4) Negligible
(5) Excessive
59. Evolve
(1) Visualize
(2) Nurture
(3) Discover
(4) Develop
(5) Migrate
Directions (Q. Nos. 60 to 62) Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
60. Summit
(1) Closeness
(2) Committee
(3) Street
(4) Playground
(5) Peak
61. Sanctuary
(1) Shelter
(2) Nest
(3) Cage
(4) Room
(5) Dispensary
62. Awe
(1) Heat
(2) Patience
(3) Wonder
(4) Expectation
(5) Anger
Directions (Q. Nos. 63 to 69) Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
63. Anomaly
(1) Abnormality
(2) Ambiguity
(3) Consistency
(4) Congruity
(5) Coherence
64. Divide
(1) Reduction
(2) Cut off
(3) Disagreement
(4) Difference
(5) Disjoint
65. Protagonist
(1) Opponent
(2) Intellectual
(3) Supporter
(4) Preserver
(5) Practitioner
66. Sharpen
(1) Prepare
(2) Provide
(3) Widen
(4) Force
(5) Surmount
67. Controversial
(1) Doubtful
(2) Arguing
(3) Unreliable
(4) Disputable
(5) Quarrelsome
68. Infested
(1) Troubled
(2) Disturbed
(3) Affected
(4) Injected
(5) Suffered
69. Demanding
(1) Begging
(2) Appealing
(3) Narrating
(4) Questioning
(5) Requiring
Directions (Q. Nos. 70 to 71) Choose the word/phrase which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word/phrase given in bold.
70. Shut your eyes
(1) Look over
(2) Sleep
(3) Avoid storm
(4) Winking
(5) Overlook
71. Rub off
(1) Jealousy
(2) Rivalry
(3) Impact
(4) Pressure
(5) Publicity
Directions (Q. Nos. 72 to 74) Which of the following is most nearly the same in meaning to the word printed in bold.
72. Unaware
(1) Famous
(2) Ignorant
(3) Familiar
(4) Unworthy
(5) Negligent
73. Waived
(1) Moved
(2) Charged
(3) Condoned
(4) Overlooked
(5) Paid
74. Masses
(1) Institutions
(2) Groups
(3) Students
(4) Officers
(5) Parents
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