English Language Quiz For NIACL AO Prelims 2023 -01st September

Directions (1-5): Choose the antonyms for the words given in bold from the given options.

Q1. Preceding

(a) Talkative
(b) Repulsive
(c) Vigilance
(d) Consequent
(e) None of these

Q2. Kind

(a) Inconsiderate
(b) Pandemonium
(c) Slender
(d) Eclipse
(e) None of these

Q3. Confident

(a) Fabricate
(b) Unforgiving
(c) Wavering
(d) Perennial
(e) None of these

Q4. Optimistic

(a) Comply
(b) Dejected
(c) Impute
(d) Linger
(e) None of these

Q5. Lazy

(a) Ungodly
(b) Dispersion
(c) Industrious
(d) Naivety
(e) None of these

Directions (6-10): Choose the synonyms for the words given in bold from the given options.

Q6. Knotty

(a) Complicated
(b) Fraud
(c) Ignite
(d) Persuade
(e) None of these

Q7. Alleviate

(a) Generosity
(b) Undaunted
(c) Adoration
(d) Relieve
(e) None of these

Q8. Contaminate

(a) Sycophant
(b) Assembly
(c) Defile
(d) Compliant
(e) None of these

Q9. Assuage

(a) Mollify
(b) Vigilance
(c) Pamper
(d) Destitute
(e) None of these

Q10. Subdue

(a) Modesty
(b) Predicament
(c) Suave
(d) Quell
(e) None of these

Solutions

S1. Ans (d)
Sol. Consequent- following as a result or effect.
Talkative- fond of or given to talking.
Repulsive- arousing intense distaste or disgust.
Vigilance- the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

S2. Ans (a)
Sol. Inconsiderate- thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others.
Pandemonium- wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Slender- (of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin.
Eclipse- deprive (someone or something) of significance or power.

S3. Ans (c)
Sol. Wavering- becoming weaker; faltering.
Fabricate- invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
Perennial- lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
Unforgiving- not willing to forgive or excuse people’s faults or wrongdoings.

S4. Ans (b)
Sol. Dejected- sad and depressed; dispirited.
Comply- (of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command.
Linger – stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
Impute- someone or something has done or is guilty of something

S5. Ans (c)
Sol. Industrious- diligent and hard-working.
Ungodly- irreligious or immoral.
Dispersion- the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Naivety- lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

S6. Ans (a)
Sol. Complicated- consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
Fraud- wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
Ignite- catch fire or cause to catch fire.
Persuade- cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.

S7. Ans (d)
Sol. Relieve- cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.
Generosity- the quality of being kind and generous.
Undaunted- not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
Adoration- deep love and respect.

S8. Ans (c)
Sol. Defile- sully, mar, or spoil.
Sycophant- a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Assembly- a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
Compliant- inclined to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

S9. Ans (a)
Sol. Mollify- appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
Pamper- indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
Vigilance- the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Destitute- without the basic necessities of life.

S10. Ans (d)
Sol. Quell- put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
Suave- charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man).
Predicament- difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Modesty- the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities.