Directions
(1-15): Each question has a word followed by five choices. From among the
choices, identify the word which is opposite in meaning (antonym) to the main
word and mark its number as your answer.
(1-15): Each question has a word followed by five choices. From among the
choices, identify the word which is opposite in meaning (antonym) to the main
word and mark its number as your answer.
Q1. APOCRYPHAL
(a) reliable
(b)
authentic
authentic
(c)
incredible
incredible
(d)
fabricated
fabricated
(e)
plausible
plausible
Q2. DECREPIT
(a) sturdy
(b) feeble
(c)
attractive
attractive
(d)
repulsive
repulsive
(e)
neglected
neglected
Q3. SKIMPY
(a) glaring
(b) generous
(c) affluent
(d) miserly
(e) modest
Q4. PREPOSTEROUS
(a)
unpleasant
unpleasant
(b)
pertinent
pertinent
(c)
reasonable
reasonable
(d)
interesting
interesting
(e) asinine
Q5. GORGE
(a) starve
(b) crave
(c) relish
(d) dislike
(e) surfeit
Q6. DOCILE
(a) painful
(b) hesitant
(c) obdurate
(d) silent
(e)
susceptible
susceptible
Q7. EXPOSTULATE
(a) decline
(b) entreat
(c) engage
(d) project
(e) endorse
Q8. DOLOROUS
(a) annoying
(b)
gratifying
gratifying
(c) jocund
(d)
exhausted
exhausted
(e)
authoritative
authoritative
Q9. REPLETE
(a) profuse
(b) wanting
(c) lavish
(d) glutted
(e) complete
Q10. STOLID
(a)
passionate
passionate
(b) moody
(c) unreal
(d) barren
(e) lumpish
Q11. INCESSANT
(a)
continued
continued
(b)
essential
essential
(c) sporadic
(d)
momentary
momentary
(e) lengthy
Q12. DEPICT
(a)
misrepresent
misrepresent
(b) portray
(c)
misunderstand
misunderstand
(d) construe
(e) sketch
Q13. FLUSTER
(a) approval
(b) tranquility
(c) turmoil
(d) drudgery
(e)
agitation
agitation
Q14. ERRATIC
(a) loose
(b) faulty
(c) regular
(d) brave
(e) volatile
Q15. ELUCIDATE
(a) impart
(b) inflame
(c) excite
(d) baffle
(e)
enlighten
enlighten
Solutions
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. APOCRYPHAL-(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although
widely circulated as being true.
widely circulated as being true.
S2. Ans.(a)
Sol. DECREPIT-worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
S3. Ans.(e)
Sol. SKIMPY-(of clothes) short and revealing.
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. PREPOSTEROUS-contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or
ridiculous.
ridiculous.
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. GORGE-eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food.
S6. Ans.(c)
Sol. DOCILE-ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
S7. Ans.(e)
Sol. EXPOSTULATE- express strong disapproval or disagreement.
S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. DOLOROUS-feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. REPLETE-filled or well-supplied with something.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. STOLID-calm, dependable, and
showing little emotion or animation.
showing little emotion or animation.
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. INCESSANT-(of something regarded as
unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. DEPICT-represent by a drawing,
painting, or other art form.
painting, or other art form.
S13. Ans.(b)
Sol. FLUSTER-make (someone) agitated or
confused.
confused.
S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. ERRATIC-not even or regular in
pattern or movement; unpredictable.
pattern or movement; unpredictable.
S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. ELUCIDATE-make (something) clear;
explain.
explain.