In the name of ALLAH, the most beneficient, the most merciful

Solved Examples Set 1 (Antonyms)

  1. EUPHORIA

    1. mandate
    2. intoxicant
    3. life
    4. euthanasia
    5. gloom
    (E. gloom.) Euphoria means a feeling of well-being or elation. Choice A mandate means an order or command. Choice B intoxicant means a mind-altering substance. Choice D euthanasia means mercy killing. Choice E gloom means sadness or depression.
  2. MANDATORY

    1. dispassionate
    2. obligatory
    3. voluntary
    4. inveterate
    5. disconsolate
    (C. voluntary) Mandatory means obligatory, ordered. Choice A dispassionate means impartial. Choice D inveterate means deep-seated. Choice E disconsolate means cheerless, unhappy.
  3. INANE

    1. foolish
    2. serious
    3. mature
    4. nameless
    5. contrary
    (B. serious.) Inane means silly or empty. Choice B serious means important or solemn.
  4. BOMB

    1. inception
    2. task
    3. divot
    4. storm
    5. hit
    (E. hit) A bomb is American theater terminology for a failure, the opposite of hit.
  5. ALTRUISTIC

    1. selfish
    2. below sea level
    3. interdisciplinary
    4. nonalcoholic
    5. self-reliant
    (A. selfish) Altruistic means benevolent, generous, or unselfishly concerned for others. Choice A is the best opposite.
  6. UBIQUITOUS

    1. obsequious
    2. cantankerous
    3. rare
    4. intermittent
    5. omnivorous
    (C. rare) Ubiquitous means omnipresent, everywhere. Choice A obsequious means excessively or sickeningly respectful. Choice B cantankerous means bad-tempered. Choice C rare means seldom found or occurring. Choice D intermittent means occurring at intervals, not continuous. Choice E omnivorous means feeding on both plants and animal flesh.
  7. PRETERNATURAL

    1. customary
    2. naturalistic
    3. adventitious
    4. unnatural
    5. pernicious
    (A. customary) Preternatural means extraordinary. Customary means normal or regular. Naturalistic means based on natural desires or events. Adventitious means fortuitous. Unnatural means artificial or abnormal. Pernicious means harmful or wicked.
  8. CHAOTIC

    1. Immersive
    2. Orderly
    3. Hectic
    4. Nervous
    5. Embarrasing
    (B. Orderly) Chaotic is a negative word that means in a state of complete confusion or disorder. Orderly is the positive word that is the best opposite.
  9. TACITLY

    1. thoughtlessly
    2. carelessly
    3. coherently
    4. openly expressed
    5. mildly amused
    (D. openly expressed) Tacitly means silently, without being openly expressed.
  10. CAPTIOUS

    1. eager
    2. deprived
    3. indulgent
    4. free
    5. anxious
    (C. indulgent) Captious means quick to find fault, carping. The opposite is indulgent.
  11. KUDOS

    1. reward
    2. regrets
    3. obloquy
    4. freedom
    5. glorification
    (C. obloquy) Kudos is a singular noun meaning glory, fame, or prestige. The opposite of kudos is obloquy, which means disgrace, discredit, or dishonor.
  12. RECONDITE

    1. obvious
    2. plane
    3. fit
    4. cryptic
    5. cabalistic
    (A. obvious) Recondite means mystical or profound. Obvious means apparent. Plane means flat. Fit means trim. Ambiguous means cryptic. Cabalistic means abstruse or incomprehensible.
  13. ELOQUENT

    1. lucid
    2. ministerial
    3. wise
    4. graceful
    5. inarticulate
    (E. inarticulate.) Eloquent means articulate. Choice A lucid means clear. Choice B ministerial pertains to a minister. Choice E inarticulate means not eloquent.
  14. SCRUTINIZE

    1. skim
    2. devour
    3. elaborate
    4. comprehend
    5. question
    (A. skim.) Scrutinize means to examine something thoroughly and carefully. Choice A skim means to glance at or read quickly. Choice B devour means to hungrily or greedily consume.
  15. APPROBATION

    1. probation
    2. guilt
    3. disapproval
    4. disavowal
    5. disaffected
    (C. disapproval) Approbation means approval. Choice A probation is a period of time for examination or evaluation. Choice C disapproval means objection, and is the opposite of approbation. Choice D disavowal means a denial of responsibility. Choice E disaffection means discontent.
  16. OVERWROUGHT

    1. relaxed
    2. restrained
    3. underutilized
    4. flawed
    5. underestimated
    (A. relaxed.) Overwrought means overcome by nervous agitation or being overexcited. Choice A relaxed means an absence of tension or tightness.
  17. PROCEED

    1. secede
    2. succeed
    3. impede
    4. lead
    5. recede
    (E. recede.) Proceed means move forward, go ahead as planned. Choice E recede means to move backward. Choice A secede means to withdraw or quit. Choice C impede means to slow down.
  18. DISCRIMINATING

    1. racist
    2. gourmet
    3. crass
    4. popular
    5. segregated
    (C. crass) Discriminating means being able to make fine distinctions. Choice C crass means gross, being unable to make fine distinctions.
  19. INVEIGH

    1. to lose weight
    2. to estimate
    3. to accept meekly
    4. to cherish fondly
    5. to retreat
    (C. to accept meekly) To inveigh is to protest strongly, to rail against. The opposite is choice C to accept meekly.
  20. MATRICULATE

    1. articulate
    2. speculate
    3. divorce
    4. impart
    5. graduate
    (E. graduate) Matriculate means to sign up, to register for or join, especially for college. Choice A articulate means to express ideas clearly. Choice B speculate means to form opinions without definite knowledge. Choice E graduate means to be awarded a diploma for a course of study or to conclude school successfully.

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