ANTONYMS

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.
1. History abounds in instances of courage.
A. shines
B. lacks
C. suffices
D. fails
Ans - B

2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
A. civilized
B. cruel
C. uncivilized
D. bad
Ans - A

3. The members thought that the task was feasible.
A. impractical
B. impossible
C. difficult
D. impracticable
Ans - A

4. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.
A. vainglorious
B. indignant
C. triumphant
D. disturbed
Ans - C

5. Feasibility of the project is under study.
A. unsuitability
B. cheapness
C. impropriety
D. impracticability
Ans - D

6. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night.
A. intermittent
B. harsh
C. soft
D. constant
Ans - A

7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.
A. invasion
B. entry
C. immigration
D. expulsion
Ans - B

8. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.
A. fight
B. accept
C. welcome
D. repel
Ans - C 

9. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.
A. important
B. relevant
C. significant
D. essential
Ans - B 

10. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.
A. wanting
B. willing
C. anxious
D. eager
Ans -  B

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SYNONYMS

In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
1. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.
A. keep
B. recall
C. preserve
D. conserve
Ans - A

2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.
A. sorrows
B. misfortunes
C. changes
D. surprises
Ans - C

3. She has an insatiable love for music.
A. unsatisfiable
B. unchanging
C. irreconcilable
D. undesirable
Ans - A

4. The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.
A. Unrhythmic
B. lively
C. quickening
D. clear
Ans - C

5. The visitor had a bohemian look.
A. hostile
B. unconventional
C. sinister
D. unfriendly
Ans - B

6. The bullet wound proved to be fatal and the soldier died immediately.
A. grievous
B. dangerous
C. serious
D. deadly
Ans - D

7. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries is rather callous to say the least.
A. passive
B. unkind
C. cursed
D. unfeeling
Ans - D

8. In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.
A. progress
B. thinking
C. efforts
D. start
Ans - A

9. On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A. forged
B. historical
C. prepared
D. genuine
Ans - A

10. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.
A. easily perceived
B. easily acquired
C. easily infected
D. easily deflected
Ans - A

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VOCABULARY

[1] Word: Egocentric(Adjective)
Definition: Having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: an egocentric philosophy that ignores social causes.

Synonyms: Selfish, Pompous, Self-serving, Self-concerned

Antonyms: Unselfish,Reserved, Shy, Timid

Example Sentence:
He is hastily generalizing from his egocentric point of view.

[2] Word: Facile(Adjective)
Definition: moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers: a facile mind.

Synonyms: Effortless, Glib, Fast talk, Proficient, Slick

Antonyms: Confusing,Hard, Laborious, Complicated

Example Sentence:
Genetic explanations for this sort of behavior areoften facile.

[3] Word: Banal (Adjective)
Definition: Devoid of freshness or originality; hackneyed; trite:a banal and sophomoric treatment of courage on the frontier.

Synonyms: Bland, Corny, Dumb, Mundane, Stupid

Antonyms: Intelligent, Original, Smart, Fresh

Example Sentence:
Background music never need be banal.

[4] Word: Imminent (Adjective) 
Definitions: close in time; about to occur

Synonyms: at hand, close at hand, impendent

Antonyms: Distant, Later, Far

Example Sentence:
Even though there were warnings that a storm was imminent, fisherman ventured into the sea

[5] Word: Bereavement (Noun)
Definitions: state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

Synonyms: Sorrow, Distress, Tribulation

Antonyms: Comfort, Health, Happiness

Example Sentence:In some manner he had learned of my own sad bereavement, and hissympathy was shown in his manner rather than in his words.

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SYNONYMS

[1] HESITATED
A. Stopped
B. Paused
C. Slowed
D. Postponed
Ans - B

[2] RESCUE
A. Command
B. Help
C. Defence
D. Safety
Ans - B

[3] ATTEMPT
A. Serve
B. Explore
C. Try
D. Explain
Ans - C

[4] FORAY
A. Maraud
B. Contest
C. Ranger
D. Intuition
Ans - A
 
[5] RECKLESS
A. Courageous
B. Rash
C. Bold
D. Daring
Ans - B

[6] CONSEQUENCES
A. Results
B. Conclusions
C. Difficulties
D. Applications
Ans - A

[7] IMPROVEMENT
A. Advancement
B. Betterment
C. Promotion
D. Preference
Ans - B

[8] INEBRIATE
A. Dreamy
B. Stupefied
C. Unsteady
D. Drunken
Ans - D

[9] STERILE
A. Barren
B. Arid
C. Childless
D. Dry
Ans - A

[10] ABJECT
A. Challenge
B. Miserable
C. Deny
D. Disobey
Ans - B

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ANTONYMS

[1] INDUSTRIOUS
A. Indifferent
B. Indolent
C. Casual
D. Passive
Ans - B

[2] AUTONOMY
A. Slavery
B. Subordination
C. Dependence
D. Submissiveness
Ans - C

[3] ALIEN
A. Native
B. Domiciled
C. Natural
D. Resident
Ans - A

[4] SYNTHETIC
A. Affable
B. Natural
C. Plastic
D. Cosmetic
Ans - B

[5] BALANCE
A. Disbalance
B. Misbalance
C. Debalance
D. Imbalance
Ans - D

[6] LIABILITY
A. Property
B. Assets
C. Debt
D. Treasure
Ans - B

[7] MOUNTAIN
A. Plain
B. Plateau
C. Precipice
D. Valley
Ans - D

[8] STATIONARY
A. Active
B. Mobile
C. Rapid
D. Busy
Ans - B

[9] CONCEDE
A. Object
B. Refuse
C. Grant
D. Accede
Ans - B

[10] VIOLENT
A. Humble
B. Harmless
C. Gentle
D. Tame
Ans - C

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SENTENCE CORRECTION

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

[1] The tea-estate administration is in such mess there is no leader to set the things right.
A. in such a mess here
B. in a such mess that here
C. in such a mess that there
D. with such a mess that there
E. No correction required
Ans - C

[2] They examined both the samples very carefully but failed to detect any difference in them.
A. some difference in
B. some difference between
C. any difference between
D. any difference among
E. No correction required
Ans - C

[3] "Friends and comrades, the light has gone away from our lives and there is darkness everywhere"
A. off
B. out of
C. out from
D. out off
E. No correction required
Ans - B

[4] Because of his ill health, the doctor has advised him not to refrain from smoking.
A. to not refrain from
B. to resort to
C. to refrain from
D. to be refrained from
E. No correction required
Ans - C

[5] They have a scheme of rewarding the best of the performers every year.
A. a best performer
B. the best among the performer
C. a best among performer
D. the best of the performer
E. No correction required
Ans - E

[6] What happens to all those travellers on the ship was not known?
A. What happened of
B. What happened in
C. What is that happens to
D. What happened to
E. No correction required
Ans - D

[7] Making friends is more rewarding than to make enemies.
A. to be unsociable
B. to be sociable
C. being unsociable
D. making enemies
E. No correction required
Ans - D

[8] The moment they saw me, they were delight
A. had delighted
B. were delighted
C. are delighted
D. have been delighted
E. No correction required
Ans - B

[9] He should not had done it.
A. had not
B. should had not
C. should not have
D. should have
E. No correction required
Ans - C

[10] No sooner do the bells ring than the curtain rose.
A. did the bell ring
B. did the bells ring
C. had the bell rang
D. had the bell rung
E. No correction required
Ans - B

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ANTONYMS

[1] BENIGN
A. Malevolent
B. Soft
C. Friendly
D. Unwise
Ans - A

[2] EXTRICATE
A. Manifest
B. Palpable
C. Release
D. Entangle
Ans - D

[3] ACQUITTED
A. Freed
B. Burdened
C. Convicted
D. Entrusted
Ans - C

[4] SUBSERVIENT
A. Aggressive
B. Straightforward
C. Dignified
D. Supercilious
Ans - C

[5] METICULOUS
A. Mutual
B. Shaggy
C. Meretricious
D. Slovenly
Ans - D

[6] NIGGARDLY
A. Frugal
B. Thrifty
C. Stingy
D. Generous
Ans - D

[7] IMPASSE
A. Resurgence
B. Breakthrough
C. Continuation
D. Combination
Ans - B

[8] ADHERENT
A. Detractor
B. Enemy
C. Alien
D. Rival
Ans - B

[9] ENMITY
A. Important
B. Unnecessary
C. Friendship
D. Likeness
Ans - C

[10] GULLIBLE
A. Incredulous
B. Fickle
C. Easy
D. Stylish
Ans - A

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