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MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 1

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

PROLIFIC

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As we can say that ,
Prolific means fecund or very productive, Barren means unproductive, reckless is wildly impulsive, profound is something with much depth (of meaning).
Therefore , Barren is antonym word of Prolific . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 2

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

FERVENT

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 2

Fervent, similar to fever, fervour means showing enthusiasm.

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MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 3

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

IRASCIBLE

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 3

As we know that ,
Irascible is hot tempered, or someone who easily gets angry, roguish is playful ., it is more clearly an antonym to hot tempered than friendly or even kind. Both words Irascible and roguish concern the temperament of a person, while others are about his nature.
Hence , roguish is antonym of Irascible  

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 4

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

SPECIOUS

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 4

Deceptive is a synonym.

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 5

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

FATHOM

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 5

One meaning of fathom is to comprehend, and hence misconstrue is the closest antonym.

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 6

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

TANGIBLE

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 6

As we can say that ,
Tangible means available physically, concretely, elusive is something that eludes, i.e, is difficult to catch, touch or understand, palpable is a synonym to tangible.
Hence , Elusive is antonym word of Tangible . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 7

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

MANSION

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 7

As we know that ,
Mansion is a very big house, while hovel is a small, dingy house, castle is a large fortified residence.
Hence , hovel is an opposite word of Mansion . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 8

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

ENDOW

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 8

Endow is to provide with something desirable.

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 9

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

VENGEFUL

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 9

As we can say that ,
Vengeful is full of vengeance, i.e., anger and revenge; forgiving will be opposite to taking revenge; Vindictive is to attack and Vicious is something evil.
Hence , forgiving is opposite word of Vengeful . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 10

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

ASSET

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 10

As we know that ,
Asset means a useful property of a person, liability means a debt or an obligation, credibility means believable, prosperity means progress.
Hence , Liability is opposite word of Asset . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 11

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

OSSIFIED

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 11

To ossify is to harden or become inflexible, hence adaptable is an antonym.

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 12

Direction: A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.

TRACTABLE

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 12

As we can say that ,
Tractable is something that can be managed easily, i.e., manageable.
From above it is clear that Unmanageable is opposite word of Tractable . 

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 13

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

TIRADE

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 13

Tirade is a speech of criticism or denunciation, hence adoration is an antonym

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 14

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

LAUDABLE

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 14

Laudable is worthy of praise, and hence appalling is an antonym.

MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 15

Direction: Choose the option closest in meaning to the OPPOSITE of the word given in capitals.

INSULAR

Detailed Solution for MCQ: Antonyms - 1 - Question 15

Narrow is a synonym of insular.

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