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PREVIOUS YEARS' QUESTIONS = Based on (a) gloomy (b) glimmering
Antonyms (c) refreshing (d) ripening
6. Jittery
Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to (a) bold (b) shaky
the given word. Exercise – 1 (c) profuse (d) tense
1. Intricate 7. Amnesty
(a) complicated (b) simple (a) loyalty (b) punishment
(c) colourful (d) good (c) depth (d) dearth
2. Salient
8. Scrupulous
(a) correct (b) insignificant (a) careless (b) wise
(c) central (d) convenient (c) caring (d) careful
3. Thrifty 9. Ebullient
(a) clean (b) royal (a) spiritless (b) soulless
(c) wasteful (d) reverent (c) mindless (d) heartless
4. Affluence 10. Genteel
(a) continuance (b) poverty (a) uncivilised (b) stuffy
(c) diffidence (d) insurance (c) urbane (d) prim
5. Compulsion Exercise – 3 Q1. Flood
(a) constraint (b) choice
(a) drought (b) dry
(c) skill (d) spontaneity (c) cyclone (d) desert
6. Taint 2. Overt
(a) construct (b) clear (a) open (b) complete
(c) purify (d) repair (c) hidden (d) culvert
7. Ungainly 3. Modesty
(a) quick (b) short
(a) vanity (b) honesty
(c) awkward (d) graceful (c) originality (d) variety
8. Retrench 4. Docile
(a) revamp (b) belie (a) good (b) static
(c) deviate (d) recruit (c) stupid (d) stubborn
9. Vacillation 5. Denounce
(a) steadfastness (b) relief (a) signify (b) confirm
(c) inoculation (d) morose (c) grant (d) praise
10. Quiescent 6. Senility
(a) active (b) rough (a) virility (b) laziness
(c) quaint (d) queer (c) maturity (d) exhaustion
Exercise – 2 1. Brutal 7. Amalgamate
(a) humane (b) fearless (a) generate (b) repair
(c) criminal (d) adamant
(c) materialise (d) separate
2. Inhale 8. Extemporaneous
(a) insert (b) extricate (a) planned (b) skilful
(c) hate (d) exhale
(c) confined (d) calm
3. Handsomely 9. Defile
(a) meagerly (b) tidily (a) purify (b) pollute
(c) ugly (d) ruggedly (e) plenty (c) disturb (d) glorify
4. Deficit 10. Scrimp
(a) surplus (b) sufficiency (c) luxury (d) explicit (a) lavish (b) parsimonious
5. Shimmering
(c) meticulous (d) polite (a) cranky (b) choleric.
Exercise – 4 1. Comrade (c) amiable (d) waspish
(a) friend (b) associate 9. Disapproval
(c) follower (d) enemy (a) rebuttal (b) repeal
2. Harmony (c) approval (d) appeal
(a) agreement (b) melody 10. Debauched
(c) confusion (d) discord (a) dissipated (b) depraved
3. Incessant (c) honourable (d) unrestrained
(a) continuous (b) intermittent Exercise -6 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(c) unceasing (d) constant meaning to the given word.
4. Retreat 1. Egoist
(a) haven (b) shelter (a) spiritless (b) selfless
(c) advance (d) egress (c) senseless (d) soulless
5. Fickle 2. Lunacy
(a) constant (b) convenient (a) sanity (b) stupidity
(c) questionable (d) faithful (c) sensibility (d) insanity
6. Dilate 3. Sterile
(a) expand (b) rotate (a) barren (b) productive
(c) frustrate (d) contract (c) without germs (d) infectious
7. Imperious 4. Preferential
(a) characterless (b) impermanent (a) unconventional (b) insignificant
(c) imperfect (d) submissive (c) influential (d) standard (e) meticulous
8. Cogent 5. Indigenous
(a) logical (b) weighty (a) genuine (b) foreign
(c) dissuasive (d) persuasive (c) indigent (d) indignant
9. Primed 6. Menial
(a) fit (b) able (a) feminine (b) physical
(c) unready (d) prepped (c) dignified (d) artificial
10. Flippant 7. Differential
(a) earnest (b) warm (a) solitude (b) homogeneous
(c) urgent (d) busy (c) synonymous (d) unique (e) different
Exercise -5. 1. Genial 8. Demure
(a) stupid (b) intelligent (a) humble (b) bold
(c) hostile (d) affable (c) coy (d) sober
2. Compatible 9. Intangible
(a) quite similar (b) expressing admiration (a) ethereal (b) concrete
(c) showing compassion (d) unable to exist together (c) insubstantial (d) abstract
3. Absolve 10. Levity
(a) bless (b) blame (a) gravity (b) jocularity
(c) discern (d) ascent (c) bounce (d) frivolity
4. Indispensable Exercise 7 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(a) tolerable (b) superfluous meaning to the given word.
(c) expensive (d) hostile 1. Querulous
5. Doleful (a) strange (b) uncomplaining
(a) aggressive (b) cheerful (c) answerable (d) stranger
(c) tired (d) involved 2. Meandering
6. Feigned (a) sliding (b) sloping
(a) spurious (b) genuine (c) strained (d) straight
(c) strong (d) dishonest 3. Antidote
7. Fortuitous (a) medicine (b) poison
(a) unfortunate (b) accidental (c) anodyne (d) amity
(c) planned (d) ludicrous 4. Innovate
8. Irascible
(a) sell (b) buy Exercise 9 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(c) choose (d) copy meaning to the given word.
5. Latent 1. Stingy
(a) primitive (b) evident (a) extravagant (b) self-sufficient
(c) potent (d) talented (c) spiteful (d) broadminded
6. Detraction 2. Reconciliation
(a) contraction (b) flattery (a) agreement (b) recognition
(c) cannery (d) deacon (c) disagreement (d) recitation (e) recollection
7. Contentious 3. Frugal
(a) precious (b) controversial (a) miserly (b) gluttonous
(c) benevolent (d) extravagant (c) plentiful (d) extravagant
8. Ostracise 4. Vigorous
(a) crucify (b) shun (a) rough (b) rare
(c) discard (d) patronise (c) feeble (d) artful
9. Impediment 5. Sporadic
(a) freedom (b) advantage (a) rare (b) frequent
(c) extravagance (d) luxury (c) sharp (d) coordinated
(e) autonomy 6. Equivocal
10. Laudatory (a) logical (b) diplomatic
(a) laughable (b) derogatory (c) clear (d) perfidious
(c) abusive (d) detriment 7. Desecration
Exercise 8 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in (a) consecration (b) discouragement
meaning to the given word. (c) despondency (d) expectation
1. Devout 8. Redundant
(a) pious (b) pure (a) wordy (b) concise
(c) ardent (d) treacherous (c) surplus (d) repetitive
2. Amorphous 9. Gumption
(a) amoral (b) definite (a) ingenuity (b) stupidity
(c) perfect (d) irregular (c) sagacity (d) acumen
3. Yield 10. Malleable
(a) respond (b) survive (a) teachable (b) intractable
(c) attack (d) resist (c) manageable (d) pliable
4. Disjointed Exercise 10 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(a) united (b) connected meaning to the given word.
(c) solid (d) smooth 1. Mammoth
5. Spite (a) quiet (b) significant
(a) spleen (b) venom (c) huge (d) small
(c) spirit (d) affection 2. Delectable
6. Orderly (a) agonising (b) appetising
(a) extravagant (b) stingy (c) distasteful (d) laborious
(c) chaotic (d) benevolent 3. Artful
7. Pertinent (a) artistic (b) cunning
(a) eloquent (b) distant (c) intelligent (d) naive
(c) relevant (d) irrelevant 4. Clamp down
8. Novel (a) move up (b) let off
(a) naughty (b) novelist (c) ease off (d) ease up
(c) banal (d) nasty 5. Insolent
9. Disconsolate (a) magnificent (b) innocent
(a) prominent (b) joyous (c) rude (d) courteous
(c) thankful (d) unprejudiced 6. Aggravated
10. Misanthropist (a) increased (b) mitigated
(a) pedant (b) pragmatist (c) aggregated (d) magnified
(c) zealot (d) philanthropist
7. Traditional 3. Forbearance (a) patience (b) self-control
(a) avant-garde (b) present (c) intolerance (d) preference
(c) unusual (d) fresh 4. Ruefully
8. Extraneous (a) defunct (b) cheerfully
(a) unusual (b) dispirited (c) daring (d) deceptive
(c) relevant (d) intrusive 5. Inevitably
9. Diffident (a) avoidably (b) mostly
(a) reserved (b) happy (c) impecunious (d) opulent
(c) confident (d) strong 6. Unitary
10. Ingenious (a) single (b) triple
(a) brilliant (b) foolish (c) multiple (d) double
(c) crafty (d) original 7. Acquitted
Exercise 11 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE (a) convicted (b) suspected
in meaning to the given word. (c) argued (d) pleaded
1. Alcoholic 8. Wholesome
(a) drunk (b) addict (a) complete (b) unhealthy
(c) teetotaler (d) venom (c) incomprehensible (d) few
2. Initiative 9. Indomitable
(a) advance (b) enterprise (a) arrogant (b) cowardly
(c) idleness (d) indifference (c) adamant (d) certain
3. Aberration 10. Consanguinity
(a) regularity (b) commonality (a) affinity (b) corpulent
(c) particularity (d) normality (c) estrangement (d) anarchy
4. Publicise Exercise 13 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(a) promulgate (b) withhold meaning to the given word.
(c) silence (d) disseminate 1. Spiritual
5. Viable (a) earthly (b) superior
(a) impossible (b) negative (c) material (d) real
(c) deadly (d) practical (e) rudimentary 2. Controversy
6. Burgeoning (a) debate (b) agreement
(a) minimising (b) growing (c) discussion (d) contradiction
(c) escalating (d) dwindling (e) easing 3. Nonconformist
7. Gullible (a) conventional (b) practical
(a) susceptible (b) cynical (c) fashionable (d) nomad
(c) severe (d) sceptical 4. Visionary
8. Plummet (a) realist (b) artist
(a) stagnate (b) fall (c) idealist (d) socialist
(c) soar (d) equate 5. Gregarious
9. Profound (a) unsociable (b) unsympathetic
(a) superficial (b) obscure (c) ungrateful (d) unattractive
(c) intense (d) hidden 6.Industrious
10. Epitome (a) indolent (b) mercenary
(a) quintessence (b) paragon (c) fortunate (d) factious
(c) enlargement (d) incarnation 7. Recession
Exercise 12Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in (a) inflation (b) deflation
meaning to the given word. (c) jubilation (d) boom
1. Inertia 8. Dissent
(a) stupor (b) vigour (a) agreement (b) discord
(c) languor (d) inertness (c) disagreement (d) unacceptable
2. Penurious 9. Particularly
(a) destitute (b) impoverished (a) elaborately (b) generally
(c) impecunious (d) opulent (c) comprehensively (d) entirely
10. Vindictive
(a) forgiving (b) humane (c) promptness (d) doubt
(c) polite (d) liberal 6. Evasive
Exercise – 14. Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in (a) indefinite (b) explicit
meaning to the given word (c) unclear (d) categorical
1. Fierce 7. Accidentally
(a) strong (b) weak (a) deliberately (b) mistakenly
(c) tame (d) bold (e) Timid (c) erroneously (d) cautiously (e) hastily
2. Camouflage 8. Boisterous
(a) hide (b) reveal (a) serene (b) tumultous
(c) disguise (d) pretend (c) brazen (d) opaque
3. Anxious 9.Detrimental
(a) crafty (b) light (a) demolitiona (b) aversion
(c) carefree (d) careless (c) beneficial (d) bad
4. Snare 10. Adulteration
(a) plan (b) alarm (a) purification (b) normalisation
(c) protection (d) arrangement (c) rejuvenation (d) consternation
5. Prolific Exercise 16 Choose word which is OPPOSITE in
(a) Barren (b) backward meaning to the given word.
(c) reckless (d) profound 1. Squander
6. Advanced (a) spend (b) reduce
(a) progressed (b) outpaced (c) slander (d) skimp
(c) receded (d) retarded 2. Terminate
7. Prospects (a) confine (b) repeal
(a) assimilation (b) demand (c) commence (d) progress
(c) brochure (d) hopelessness 3. Veteran
(e) diagnostic (a) activist (b) enthusiast
8. Maverick (c) novice (d) master
(a) dependable (b) conventional 4. Economical
(c) redundant (d) old (a) extravagant (b) stingy
9. Urbane (c) prosperous (d) benevolent
(a) loud (b) native 5. Seamy
(c) crude (d) rural (a) honest (b) pure
10. Mediocre (c) unpleasant (d) sincere
(a) superlative (b) middle 6. Despondent
(c) overage (d) pleasant (a) grim (b) pessimistic
(e) ordinary (c) cheerful (d) divided
Exercise 15 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in 7. Exceptionally
meaning to the given word. (a) easily (b) extraordinarily
1. Carnal (c) generally (d) markedly
(a) civilised (b) spiritual 8. Grating (a) musical (b) unmusical
(c) brave (d) friendly (c) hoarse (d) strident
2. Effeminacy 9. Capricious
(a) aggressiveness (b) attractiveness (a) fanciful (b) reasonable
(c) manliness (d) boorishness (c) intolerant (d) indifferent
3. Tremulous 10. Predilection
(a) healthy (b) steady (a) predicament (b) afterthought
(c) obese (d) young (c) aversion (d) postponement
4. Affirmed Exercise 17 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(a) contradicted (b) opposed meaning to the given word.
(c) disputed (d) denied 1. Marvellous
5. Alacrity (a) awful (b) mechanical
(a) liveliness (b) indifference (c) meaningless (d) unsentimental
2. Audacious
(a) cultivated (b) timid 9. Mitigating
(c) mute (d) visible (a) aggravating (b) irritating
3. Immortal (c) annoying (d) frustrating (e) infuriating
(a) eternal (b) permanent 10. Protract
(c) deadly (d) temporary (a) defy (b) supplement
4. Indulge (c) postpone (d) expedite
(a) regress (b) abstain Exercise 19 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(c) deter (d) imbibe meaning to the given word.
5. Tacit 1. Flawless
(a) implied (b) wise (a) deficient (b) defective
(c) expressed (d) tactful (c) seconds (d) sick
6. Exodus 2. Ignite
(a) influx (b) home-coming (a) light (b) rekindle
(c) return (d) restoration (c) extinguish (d) genuine
7. Perspicuity 3. Arid
(a) vagueness (b) dullness (a) dry (b) fertile
(c) unfairness (d) unwillingness (c) barren (d) fallow
8. Benevolent 4. Rugged
(a) malignant (b) malevolent (a) hard (b) sturdy
(c) equivalent (d) prevalent (c) smooth (d) rough
9. Autonomy 5. Cautious
(a) subordination (b) dependence (a) daring (b) inviting
(c) slavery (d) conformity (c) careful (d) exude
10. Enduring 6. Apprised
(a) abiding (b) unwavering (a) informed (b) declared
(c) transient (d) transitory (c) summoned (d) concealed
Exercise 18 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in 7. Ostensible
meaning to the given word. (a) illusory (b) apparent
1. Bizarre (c) genuine (d) visible
(a) droll (b) ridiculous 8. Squalid
(c) ordinary (d) comical a) poor (b) bright
2. Thorough (c) filthy (d) muddy (e) fetid
(a) cursory (b) detailed 9. Equilibrium
(c) intensive (d) utter (a) composure (b) imbalance
3. Notorious (c) stability (d) inequality
(a) infamous (b) honourable 10. Adjunct
(c) prominent (d) reputed (a) joined (b) prosperous
4. Recoiled (c) nefarious (d) separated
(a) shrank (b) moved forward Exercise – 20 Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in
(c) pushed backward (d) expanded meaning to the given word.
5. Successor 1. Virtue
(a) follower (b) predecessor (a) truth (b) vice
(c) guide (d) processor (c) wisdom (d) idiocy
6. Vocal 2. Accordance
(a) voluble (b) calm (a) division (b) quarrel
(c) quite (d) silent (c) tune (d) enmity (e) conflict
7. Lethal 3. Waste
(a) injurious (b) innocent (a) gain (b) profit
(c) dangerous (d) harmless (c) nourish (d) loss
8. Elation 4. Tame
(a) depression (b) pride (a) wild (b) savage
(c) animation (d) bliss (c) domesticated (d) temporary
5. Robust Exercise 12
(a) lean (b) strong 1. (b)2. (d)3. (c) 4. (b)5. (a)6. (c) 7. (a)8. (b)9. (b) 10. (c)
(c) flexible (d) feeble Exercise 13
6. Adept 1. (c)2. (b)3. (a) 4. (a)5. (a)6. (a) 7. (d)8. (a)9. (b) 10. a)
(a) ignorant (b) inept Exercise 14
(c) lacunae (d) inexperienced 1. (b)2. (b)3. (c) 4. (c)5. (a)6. (c)7. (d)8. (b)9. (c)10. (a)
7. Fluent Exercise 15
(a) inappropriate (b) halting 1. (a)2. (b)3. (b) 4. (d)5. (b)6. (b)7. (a)8. (a)9. (c)10. (a)
(c) degrading (d) insensitive Exercise 16
8. Sweltering 1. (b)2. (c)3. (c) 4. (a)5. (a)6. (c) 7. (c)8. (a)9. (b) 10. (c)
(a) smelly (b) clammy Exercise 17
(c) freesing (d) cozy 1. (a)2. (b)3. (d) 4. (b)5. (c)6. (b) 7. (a)8. (b)9. (b) 10.
9. Accentuate (d)
(a) disparage (b) enunciate Exercise 18
(c) aggrandise (d) mask 1. (c)2. (a)3. (b) 4. (b)5. (b)6. (d)7. (d)8. (a)9. (a) 10.
10. Insular (d)
(a) cosmopolitan (b) isolated Exercise 19
(c) narrow (d) parochial 1. (b)2. (c)3. (b) 4. (c)5. (a)6. (d)7. (c)8. (b)9. (b)10. (d)
ANSWER :- Exercise 20
Exercise 1 1. (b) 2. (e) 3. (c)4. (a)5. (d)6. (d)7. (b)8. (c)9. (d)
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. 10. (a)
(d)8. (d)9. (a) 10. (a) Exercise 1 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE
Exercise 2 in meaning to the underlined word in the given
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4.(a) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (b) sentence.
8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (c) 1. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political
Exercise 3 power or material growth.
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (a) internal (b) spiritual (c) psychic (d) celestial
(d)8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (a) 2. The land is fertile.
Exercise 4 (a) poor (b) barren (c) deserted (d) fruitless
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. 3. The confrontation between the two parties could
(d)8. (c) 9. (c) 10. (a) not be averted.
Exercise 5 (a) friendship (b) angry disagreement
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (c) reconstitution (d) agreement
(c)8. (c) 9. (c) 10. (c) 4. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all
Exercise 6 sections of the audience.
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (a) disapproved (b) misunderstood
(b)8. (b)9. (b) 10. (a) (c) praised (d) welcomed
Exercise 7 5. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. reliant.
(c)8. (d) 9. (a) 10. (b) (a) sincerity (b) animosity
Exercise 8 (c) curiosity (d) prosperity
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. 6. The students expected an eminent scientist to
(d)8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (d) inaugurate the programme.
Exercise 9 (a) illustrious (b) notorious
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (c) intelligent (d) unknown
(a)8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (b) 7. My mother has been working hard for the last two
Exercise 10 weeks and she feels run down.
1. (d) 2. (c) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (a) morbid (b) energetic
(c)8. (c) 9. (c) 10. (b) (c) exhausted (d) emotional
Exercise 11 8. Spurious drugs can prove to be fatal.
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (d) 7. (a) virtuous (b) inferior
(d)8. (c) 9. (a) 10. (c) (c) genuine (d) contemptuous
9. Mala is always defiant in her behaviour.
(a) obedient (b) rebellious (c) meek(d) friendly 2. The older ways of thrashing wheat have become
10. The question is not whether the court vindicates obsolete.
him with regard to his involvement in the case, but (a) extinct (b) outdated
how he feels about it. (c) fashionable (d) modern
(a) reprieves (b) absolves (c) indicts(d) summons 3. The criminal was detained by the local police.
Exercise 2 Choose the word which is MOST (a) arrested (b) released
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the (c) dismissed (d) challenged (e) None of these
given sentence. 4. The music was soft on the ears.
1. The students made a generous contribution to the (a) gentle (b) low
flood relief fund. (c) harsh (d) loud
(a) niggard (b) selfish 5. There are no permanent adversaries in politics.
(c) spendthrift (d) indecent (a) associates (b) allies
2. Wars leave behind a large number of emaciated (c) collaborators (d) partners
soldiers in the camps of both the victorious and the 6. The students stood in an orderly line.
vanquished. (a) methodical (b) confused
(a) hefty (b) thin (c) neat (d) chaotic
(c) disillusioned (d) determined 7. Reckless driving causes accidents.
3. The students' council was dissolved as the (a) careful (b) slow
university closed for vacation. (c) good (d) correct
(a) rejected (b) continued 8. It was indeed arduous to cross streets in New York.
(c) allowed (d) disbanded (a) pleasant (b) effortless
4. History abounds in instances of courage. (c) interesting (d) risky
(a) shines (b) lacks 9. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious
(c) suffices (d) fails drama.
5.You may not violate the rules and regulations of the (a) amusing (b) delightful
college. (c) serious (d) momentous
(a) respect (b) study 10. The officer exaggerated the damage caused by the
(c) comply with (d) adopt rowdies.
6. He is frugal in his spending. (a) underwrote (b) condemned
(a) economical (b) extravagant (c) ignored (d) underestimated
(c) misery (d) greedy Exercise 4 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE
7. A new court has been established to try juvenile in meaning to the underlined word in the given
offenders. sentence.
(a) young (b) female 1. There was a mammoth gathering to listen to the
(c) aged (d) male leader.
8. Not taking medicines regularly turned out to be (a) negligible (b) tiny
hazardous for him. (c) poor (d) large
(a) grouchy (b) grotesque 2. Unlike his brother, he is affable.
(c) safe (d) perilous (a) reserved (b) gullible
9. In those days many monarchs enjoyed ecclesiastical (c) irritable (d) lovable
powers. 3. He is disliked by all his colleagues for his arrogance.
(a) permanent (b) temporal (a) humility (b) generosity
(c) contemporary (d) constitutional (c) joviality (d) decency
10. The TV has many indigenous components. 4. The developed countries should stop selling lethal
(a) Indian (b) foreign weapons.
(c) unnatural (d) genuine (a) injurious (b) innocent
Exercise 3 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE (c) dangerous (d) harmless
in meaning to the underlined word in the given 5. His success is a tribute to his mother.
sentence. (a) criticism (b) honour
1. Kapil's bowling yesterday proved very costly. (c) praise (d) admiration
(a) economical (b) frugal 6. His lawyer got him acquitted in the case.
(c) thrifty (d) expensive (a) convicted (b) suspected
(c) argued (d) pleaded
7. He has a delicate constitution. 1. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the
(a) fit (b) ungainly responsibilities of the ministerial office.
(c) strong (d) rugged (a) wanting (b) willing
8. The witness corroborated word for word statement (c) anxious (d) eager
of the victim. 2. John is always shabbily dressed.
(a) accepted (b) confirmed (a) decently (b) beautifully
(c) denied (d) repeated (c) extravagantly (d) scantily
9. Servitude is not helpful for mental growth. 3. He is a loving father and takes great delight in his
(a) disserrice (b) retirement children.
(c) freedom (d) termination (a) revolt (b) dissatisfaction
10. I find his views repugnant. (c) enjoyment (d) disgust
(a) amiable (b) repulsive 4. We must realise the futility of wars.
(c) amoral (d) apolitical (a) value (b) usefulness
Exercise 5 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE (c) importance (d) urgency (e) none of
in meaning to the underlined word in the given these
sentence. 5. He has a weakness for foreign goods.
1. The birth of his child decidedly proved to be an (a) fashionable (b) exotic
auspicious event in his life. (c) exported (d) indigenous
(a) precious (b) ominous (c) 6. He is suffering from a severe cough.
useless (d) unforgettable (a) violent (b) mild
2. He yielded to temptation. (c) bad (d) continuous
(a) succumbed (b) rescinded 7. Many people suffer because of pride.
(c) skirted (d) resisted (a) lowliness (b) submission
3. Old people are generally more conservative than (c) humility (d) obedience
young people. 8. He hates these continual arguments with his friend.
(a) modern (b) traditional (a) repeated (b) irrational
(c) dynamic (d) liberal (c) occasional (d) regular
4. Never adopt a callous attitude towards your duties. 9. Rakesh is vulnerable to political pressure.
(a) cooperative (b) considerate (a) weak (b) unguarded
(c) courteous (d) cautious (c) exposed (d) resilient
5. The long sickness has turned the boy flimsy. 10. Terrorists profess fanatical ideology.
(a) strong (b) healthy (a) bigoted (b) militant
(c) agile (d) wholesome (c) moderate (d) fervid
6. He got voluntary retirement on account of his Exercise 7 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE
failing health. in meaning to the underlined word in the given
(a) urgent (b) compulsory sentence.
(c) premature (d) undesirable 1. His timidity proved costly.
7. Repeated failure left him despondent. (a) arrogance (b) boldness
(a) grim (b) pessimistic (c) skilfulness (d) cunning
(c) cheerful (d) divided 2. Real happiness does not lie in material possessions
8. My first lecture in the classroom was a fiasco. alone.
(a) success (b) joy (a) physical (b) essential
(c) fun (d) disaster (c) spiritual (d) manual
9. Cumulatively, the effect of these drugs is quite bad. 3. He is quite optimistic about the new measures he
(a) individually (b) obviously has introduced to alleviate poverty.
(c) clearly (d) collectively (a) pessimistic (b) cynical
10. The writer's erudition in science is revealed in (c) doubtful (d) unsure
every page of his book. 4. He gave the reply in a terse style.
(a) unlightened (b) ignorance (a) pleasant (b) verbose
(c) intelligence (d) hollowness (c) rude (d) concise
Exercise 6 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE 5. He showed a marked antipathy to foreigners.
in meaning to the underlined word in the given (a) profundity (b) fondness
sentence.
(c) objection (d) willingness 9. Whether the rewards are in commensurate with
6. He walked in ungainly strides. the efforts or not, a society will always have
(a) quick (b) short workaholics and the shirk works group.
(c) awkward (d) graceful (a) disproportionate (b) equal to
7. The consultant analysed the proposal carefully (c) matched (d) unparalled
before he decided to jettison it. 10. I was prepared to show my hand provided he
(a) abandon (b) strengthen agreed to do the same.
(c) accept (d) modify (a) to yield (b) to shake hands (c) to
8. He likes all the games but he has a predilection for conceal my plan (d) to lose my ground
football. Exercise 9 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE
(a) partiality (b) preference in meaning to the underlined word in the given
(c) love (d) antipathy sentence.
9. Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth 1. The seminar which Ravi organised proved to be a
gathering tactfully. momentous event.
(a) significant (b) small (a) trivial (b) futile
(c) unruly (d) noisy (c) vain (d) useless
10. He abandoned his family. 2. Don't you think his account of things was
(a) supported (b) encouraged monotonous?
(c) pleased (d) saved (a) agreeable (b) acceptable
Exercise 8 Choose the word which is MOST OPPOSITE (c) varied (d) indecent
in meaning to the underlined word in the given 3. The sergeant was heartily welcomed for his deeds
sentence. for the people.
1. His officer was a very strict person. (a) disregarded (b) fight
(a) pleasant (b) open-hearted (c) criticised (d) abused
(c) lenient (d) challenge 4. The complainant was not supportive of providing all
2. The speaker was unable to pacify the crowd. the facts in the court.
(a) excite (b) antagonise (a) defendant (b) advocate
(c) threaten (d) indifferent (c) indulgence (d) Servant
3. The President condemned the act of violence 5. My friend dissuaded me from giving up the
during the celebration of the festival. lucrative business.
(a) reason (b) instigation (a) persuaded (b) prevented
(c) restraint (d) sob (c) disagreed (d) agreed
4. He was just idle by temperament. 6. My son is gifted with an extraordinary inquisitive
(a) employed (b) occupied mind.
(c) industrious (d) happy (a) dull (b) unattractive
5. The new officer is a brash young man. (c) capable (d) curious
(a) handsome (b) kind 7. His sudden appearance on the scene was
(c) arrogant (d) polite fortuitous.
6. The old man asserted that the whole art of (a) circumstantial (b) unfortunate
medicine lay in Judicious planning. (c) sudden (d) calculated
(a) curious (b) unreasonable 8. Self-reproach is not always a very good thing.
(c) clever (d) cautious (a) self-esteem (b) self-assurance
7. The speaker recalled the deceased leader's (c) self-justification (d) self-satisfaction
benevolent deeds. 9. I am still dubious about that plan.
(a) unpopular (b) unkind (a) certain (b) doubtful
(c) unbecoming (d) unplanned (c) docile (d) faithful
8. When I suggested that war is a method of 10. It was no altruistic motive that prompted him to
controlling population, my father remarked that I was help her.
being facetious. (a) selfish (b) inhuman
(a) serious (b) jovial (c) brutal (d) wicked
(c) jocular (d) joking Exercise 10 Choose the word which is MOST
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the
given sentence.
1. He concealed his thoughts very easily. (a) short (b) limited (c) precise
(a) emphasised (b) expressed (d) constricted
(c) affirmed (d) revealed 7. He glanced through the letter perfunctorily.
2. He is extremely intelligent but proud. (a) nicely (b) ceremoniously
(a) dull (b) weak (c) carefully (d) particularly
(c) ignorant (d) arrogant 8. The evidence was constructed from a very
3. A friendly dog met us at the farm gate. parsimonious of information.
(a) helpful (b) understanding (a) frugal (b) penurious
(c) quiet (d) hostile (c) thrifty (d) altruistic
4. He has an aversion to milk. 9. Crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such
(a) dear (b) loving humiliation in the whole of his life.
(c) liking (d) pet (a) vainglorious (b) indignant
5. He made several attempts to placate his (c) triumphant (d) disturbed (e) None of these
opponents. 10. She was overstrung before the performance.
(a) infuriate (b) defeat (a) excited (b) calm
(c) discourage (d) deceive (c) enthusiastic (d) cheerful
6. Due to his excessive craftiness he achieved success Exercise 12 Choose the word which is MOST
but lost his friends. OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the
(a) simplicity (b) sincerity given sentence.
(c) straightforwardness (d) innocence 1. She appeared to be a phony person.
7. The new mass transit system may obviate the need (a) beautiful (b) unnatural
for the use of personal cars. (c) genuine (d) unreal
(a) prevent (b) forestall 2. It is obligatory for a common citizen to follow the
(c) prelude (d) bolster rules.
8. The paucity of good teachers is the chief reason for (a) advisable (b) unnecessary (c) superfluous
the these schools. present condition of (d) optional (e) None of these
(a) presence (b) surplus 3. There has been no improvement in the situation
(c) appointment (d) retention except in isolated pockets like Kerala.
9. He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt. (a) attached (b) constitute
(a) charming (b) ugly (c) contour (d) frequency
(c) small (d) unnoticeable 4. The guest made derogatory remarks about the food
10. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its he was served.
own problems. (a) interesting (b) complimentary
(a) indigence (b) opulence (c) unnecessary (d) cheerful
(c) sorrow (d) exuberance 5. They are confident of success.
Exercise 11 Choose the word which is MOST (a) imprudent (b) impatient
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the (c) diffident (d) reluctant
given sentence. 6. The culprit was sentenced by the court.
1. His attitude to poor people is deplorable. (a) acquitted (b) punished
(a) commendable (b) miserable (c) relieved (d) pardoned
(c) equitable (d) desirable 7. Akbar the great was a sagacious ruler.
2. I cannot see much likeness between the two boys. (a) haughty (b) cunning
(a) enmity (b) hatred (c) rude (d) unwise
(c) difference (d) dislike 8. I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.
3. We carried on the search for the missing person. (a) rural (b) rude
(a) delayed (b) reconsidered (c) irrational (d) indifferent
(c) broke up (d) called off 9. She was skeptical about the safety of the new drug.
4. Do not give him a responsible job, he is immature. (a) doubtful (b) certain
(a) thoughtful (b) cautious(c) calculating(d) seasoned (c) hopeful (d) sanguine
5. He handled the machine with deft fingers. 10. The answers to the questions were coherent.
(a) delicate (b) sturdy(c) quick (d) clumsy (a) relaxed (b) loose
6. His style of writing is quite verbose. (c) consistent (d) disconnected
Exercise 13 Choose the word which is MOST 4. We should not belittle the value of small things.
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the (a) extol (b) praise
given sentence. (c) inflate (d) expand (e) None of these
1. Ashoka was a magnanimous king. 5. The Prime Minister's radio broadcast galvanised the
(a) small (b) petty people's spirit.
(c) kind (d) majestic (a) frightened (b) pacified
2. He will never turn down your request. (c) dampened (d) distracted
(a) turn up (b) turn over 6. Their arrival defiled the atmosphere.
(c) reject (d) accept (a) purified (b) polluted
3. Most of the decisions taken by the officer were (c) disturbed (d) glorified
unjust. 7. He was very stoical in facing adverse situations.
(a) serious (b) lenient (a) tactless (b) flinching
(c) correct (d) imbecile (c) awkward (d) assured
4. Thrifty as he is, he can well afford to live within his 8. The dishevelled appearance of the two men on the
means. street made everyone take notice of them.
(a) careless (b) instinctive (a) composed (b) tidy
(c) sentimental (d) extravagant (c) confident (d) complacent
5. Though aware of his crimes, he remained 9. These are the main points of the preceding
impenitent throughout. paragraph.
(a) repentant (b) sorrowful (a) following (b) previous
(c) hot-headed (d) pertinent (c) first (d) last
6. The health minister has made it clear that it will be 10. The habit of squandering money should not be
implemented only with prospective and not encouraged.
retrospective effect. (a) discarding (b) hoarding
(a) reservoir (b) misfortune (c) donating (d) stealing
(c) advance view (d) massive Exercise 15 Choose the word which is MOST
7. Her knowledge of Sanskrit appears to be superficial. OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the
(a) sufficient (b) perfect given sentence.
(c) deep (d) praiseworthy 1. The wise say that life is meant not merely to
8. When the new teacher entered the classroom, he accumulate wealth but for self-realisation.
found the pupils restive. (a) amass (b) produce
(a) at rest (b) idle (c) scatter (d) gather
(c) quiet (d) impatient 2. He made a shrewd guess.
9. The proposal was denounced by one and all. (a) clever (b) wild
(a) renounced (b) recommended (c) incorrect (d) discriminating
(c) announced (d) commended 3. He finally conceded that he was involved in
10. A specious argument is not simply a false one but smuggling.
one truth. that has the ring of (a) admitted (b) denied
(a) deceitful (b) fallacious (c) accepted (d) concealed
(c) credible (d) deceptive 4. The lawyer was convinced that he had made an
Exercise 14 Choose the word which is MOST authentic statement.
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the (a) absurd (b) false
given sentence. (c) unreasonable (d) ridiculous
1. I was upset by his hostile attitude. 5. In all places and at all times, there is a profusion of
(a) friendly (b) positive talent.
(c) negative (d) inimical (a) plenty (b) generosity
2. He was quite concerned about his son's career. (c) aversion (d) scarcity
(a) unrelated (b) indifferent 6. In course of time we may exhaust many of our
(c) dispassionate (d) carefree natural resources.
3. He showed exemplary courage during the crisis. (a) refresh (b) renew (c) replenish (d) increase
(a) deplorable (b) durable 7. A conscientious editor, Manjula checked every
(c) commendable (d) some definition for its accuracy.
(a) novice (b) careless
(c) unscientific (d) biased Exercise 15
8. Madan's rustic behaviour astonished the teacher. 1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (c) 7. (b)
(a) impolite (b) genuine 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (b)
(c) sophisticated (d) awkward.
9. He produced cogent reasons for the change of
policy.
(a) flimsy (b) unconvincing
(c) improper (d) simple
10. He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.
(a) occupied (b) inattentive
(c) engaged (d) absent
Exercise 1
1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (b)
8. (c) 9.(c) 10. (b)
Exercise 2
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b) 7.
(c)8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (b)
Exercise 3
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (c) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7.
(a)8. (b) 9.(c) 10. (d)
Exercise 4
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (d)
8. (c) 9. (c) 10. (a)
Exercise 5
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (c)
8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (b)
Exercise 6
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (c)
8. (c) 9. (d) 10. (c)
Exercise 7
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (d) 7. (c)
8. (d) 9. (b 10. (a)
Exercise 8
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b) 7. (b)
8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (c)
Exercise 9
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (a) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (a) 7. (d)
8. (a) 9. (a) 10. (a)
Exercise 10
1. (d) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (d)
8. (b) 9. (d) 10. (a)
Exercise 11
1. (a) 2.(c) 3. (d) 4. (a 5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (c)
8. (d) 9. (c) 10. (b)
Exercise 12
1. (c) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (d)
8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (d)
Exercise 13
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (c)
8. (c) 9. (d) 10. (c)
Exercise 14
1. (a)2. (b)3. (a) 4. (c)5. (c)6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (b)9. (a)10.(b)