Directions (1-5): In each of the questions below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.
Q1. ARTICULATE
(a) Segregated: Isolated
(b) original: sympathy
(c) partiality: absurd
(d) eloquent: persuasive
(e) hatred: absolve
Q2. ABJURE
(a)relinquish: renounce
(b) inspect: adapt
(c)Incapable: Barbaric
(d) neglect: antidote
(e) examine: apposite
Q3. BENIGN
(a) agreement: accordance
(b) foster: seize
(c)affectionate: hostile
(d) apprehension: compatibility
(e) arrogance: discordance
Q4. EVANESCENT
(a) subvert: convert
(b) depose: deflate
(c) assistance: facilitation
(d) attribute: diverse
(e)unlimited: permanent
Q5. CONCOMITANTLY
(a) Veracity: Sincerity
(b) Accompanying: Coexistent
(c)Contaminate: Pollute
(d) Rash: Cautious
(e)None of these
Solutions:
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Articulate means having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. Therefore, “eloquent: persuasive” is the set of words that expresses the synonyms of the given highlighted word. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Segregated- set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide
Absolve- declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment
S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. “Abjure” means solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim). Therefore, the set of words that consists of its synonym is “relinquish: renounce”. Hence, option (a) is the most suitable answer choice.
Relinquish- voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up
Barbaric-savagely cruel
Adapt means make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.
Antidote means a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.
Apposite means apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. “benign” means gentle and kind. Therefore, the set of words that reflect the synonym and antonym of the given highlighted word is “affectionate: hostile”. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Affectionate- readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness;
Foster- encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable);
Accordance means in a manner conforming with.
Apprehension means understanding; grasp.
Discordance means unconformity.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. “Evanescent” means soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. Therefore, the set of words that reflect the antonyms of the given highlighted word is “unlimited: permanent”. Hence, option (e) is the most suitable answer choice.
Subvert means undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
Depose means remove from office suddenly and forcefully.
Facilitation means the action of facilitating something.
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Concomitantly: at the same time; simultaneously.
Both the words are synonyms of the given word. Hence, option (b) is the right answer choice.
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