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    This document provides examples and explanations for identifying synonyms and antonyms from word pairs. It contains 25 multiple choice questions where the option is to select the pair of words that are either synonyms or antonyms. For each question, the correct answer is provided along with a short explanation of the meanings of the words and why that pair is either synonymous or antonymous. The overall document is testing one's ability to understand word meanings and relationships between words in order to identify synonyms and antonyms.

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    This document provides examples and explanations for identifying synonyms and antonyms from word pairs. It contains 25 multiple choice questions where the option is to select the pair of words that are either synonyms or antonyms. For each question, the correct answer is provided along with a short explanation of the meanings of the words and why that pair is either synonymous or antonymous. The overall document is testing one's ability to understand word meanings and relationships between words in order to identify synonyms and antonyms.

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    This document provides examples and explanations for identifying synonyms and antonyms from word pairs. It contains 25 multiple choice questions where the option is to select the pair of words that are either synonyms or antonyms. For each question, the correct answer is provided along with a short explanation of the meanings of the words and why that pair is either synonymous or antonymous. The overall document is testing one's ability to understand word meanings and relationships between words in order to identify synonyms and antonyms.

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    Synonyms and Antonyms

    Directions (1-5): In the following questions, four words are given, choose the
    most suitable alternative reflecting the combination of the words which are
    either synonyms or antonyms of each other. If no such pair is formed, mark
    option (e) i.e., “none of these” your answer choice.

    1.
    A. Vain
    B. Luscious
    C. Abrupt
    D. Modest
    a. Only A-D
    b. Only A-C
    c. Only B-D
    d. Only B-C
    e. None of these

    Correct option is : a
    Explanation:
    Vain means having or showing an excessively high opinion one’s appearance,
    abilities or worth.
    Luscious means having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste.
    Abrupt means sudden and unexpected.
    Modest means ‘unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements’.
    Therefore A and D are antonyms.

    2.
    A. Bliss
    B. Bridled
    C. Uncontrolled
    D. Courteous
    a. Only A-B
    b. Only C-D
    c. Only B-C
    d. Only A-D
    e. None of these

    Correct option is : c
    Explanation:
    Bliss means great joy.
    Bridled means control.
    Uncontrolled means ‘unlimited’.
    Courteous means respectful. Therefore, B and C are antonyms.

    3.
    A. Atone
    B. Sue
    C. Malice
    D. Disproportion
    a. Only A-D
    b. Only B-C
    c. Only A-C
    d. Only B-D
    e. None of these

    Correct option is : a
    Explanation:
    ‘Atone’ means to make amends or reparation.
    Sue means taking legal action.
    Malice means the desire to harm someone, ill will.
    Disproportion means an instance being out of proportion with something else.
    Therefore, A and D are antonyms.

    4.
    A. Pernicious
    B. Acquit
    C. Accuse
    D. Zenith
    a. Only C-D
    b. Only A-C
    c. Only B-C
    d. Only A-D
    e. None of these

    Correct option is : c
    Explanation:
    Pernicious means having a harmful effect.
    Acquit means free someone from a criminal charge
    Accuse means charge someone with an offence or crime.
    Zenith means top most point Therefore, B and C are synonyms.

    5.
    A. Topple
    B. Remould
    C. Refute
    D. Regenerate
    a. Only A-D
    b. Only A-C
    c. Only B-D
    d. Only B-D
    e. None of these

    Correct option is : d
    Explanation:
    Topple means overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall.
    Remould means change the appearance, structure, or character of.
    Refute means prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove.
    Regenerate means reformed or reborn. Therefore B and D are synonyms.

    Direction (6 -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. Baleful
    B. Hasten
    C. Augur
    D. Expedite
    a. A and B
    b. B and C
    c. A and C
    d. B and D
    e. A and D

    Correct option is : d
    Explanation:
    Hasten- cause something, especially something undesirable. to happen sooner than
    it otherwise would.
    Expedite- make an action or process. happen sooner or be accomplished more
    quickly.

    7.
    A. Articulate
    B. Crucial
    C. Contraction
    D. Unintelligible
    a. A and B
    b. B and C
    c. A and C
    d. B and D
    e. A and D

    Correct option is : e
    Explanation:
    Articulate-having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
    Unintelligible- impossible to understand.
    A and D are opposite in meaning with each other.

    8.
    A. Colossal
    B. Reveal
    C. Gigantic
    D. Elective
    a. A and B
    b. B and C
    c. A and C
    d. B and D
    e. A and D

    Correct option is : c
    Explanation:
    Colossal- extremely large or great.
    Gigantic- of very great size or extent; huge or enormous.
    A and C are similar in meaning with each other.

    9.
    A. Voluntary
    B. Abysmal
    C. Restart
    D. Atrocious
    a. A and B
    b. B and C
    c. A and C
    d. B and D
    e. A and D

    Correct option is : d
    Explanation:
    Abysmal- extremely bad; appalling.
    Atrocious- of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant.
    B and D are similar in meaning with each other.

    10.
    A. Plight
    B. Suspension
    C. Shocking
    D. Predicament
    a. A and B
    b. B and C
    c. A and C
    d. B and D
    e. A and D

    Correct option is : e
    Explanation:
    Plight- a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
    Predicament- a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
    A and D are similar in meaning with each other.

    Directions (11-15): Given below are five words in which either two words are
    of same meaning or two words are of opposite meaning. Choose the
    combination of words which are of same or opposite meaning.

    11.
    A. Painstaking
    B. Nudge
    C. Bolster
    D. Indicate
    E. Lethargic
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: c

    12.
    A. falsify
    B. Legacy
    C. forge
    D. Conundrum
    E. Profound
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: e

    13.
    A. Inactivity
    B. Drive
    C. Chaos
    D. Scuttle
    E. Lavish
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: a

    14.
    A. Innate
    B. Heed
    C. surrender
    D. blend
    E. intermix
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: c

    15.
    A. Ruling
    B. Context
    C. offset
    D. Aftermath
    E. neutralize
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: d

    Directions (16-20): Given below are five words in which either two words are
    of same meaning or two words are of opposite meaning. Choose the
    combination of words which are of same or opposite meaning.

    16.
    A. TIP-off
    B. Portent
    C. Suggestion
    D. Crackdown
    E. Spectrum
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: e

    17.
    A. Bound to
    B. Purported
    C. Thwart
    D. divert
    E. deflect
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: c

    18.
    A. aurora
    B. Resentment
    C. Insurgency
    D. Envisage
    E. sundown
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: c

    19.
    A. Lax
    B. subsidy
    C. forfeit
    D. Predecessor
    E. Relinquish
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: b

    20.
    A. appeal
    B. revocation
    C. Introspection
    D. Empower
    E. Vulnerable
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C
    Correct option is: a

    Directions (21-25): Given below are five words in which either two words are
    of same meaning or two words are of opposite meaning. Choose the
    combination of words which are of same or opposite meaning.

    21.
    A. revelry
    B. Humane
    C. imminent
    D. Exclude
    E. mourning
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: c

    22.
    A. ruse
    B. Peculiar
    C. gimmick
    D. Civic E. Severe
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: e

    23.
    A. rapid
    B. simpleton
    C. buffoon
    D. rival
    E. hectic
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: b

    24.
    A. arrogant
    B. clever
    C. libidinous
    D. tremble
    E. lascivious
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. D&E
    d. C&E
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: d


    25.
    A. clannish
    B. illness
    C. exclusive
    D. introvert
    E. successive
    a. A&B
    b. B&C
    c. A&E
    d. C&D
    e. A&C

    Correct option is: e

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