Test Level 2: Vocab (Letter F to I) - CAT MCQ

The word 'fallow' means 'a piece of land plowed and left uncultivated for a season or more.'
Whereas 'in use' means 'something which is being utilised or used for some purpose.'
So, option D is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'inundate' means 'to give someone so many things that they cannot deal with it all.'
Whereas 'drain' means 'to reduce or cause something to reduce.'
So, option A is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'ingenuous' means 'showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness.'
'Honest' also means 'free from fraud or deception.'
So, option B is the correct answer.

'Flagrant' means '(of an action considered wrong or immoral) obviously offensive', e.g. a flagrant violation of the law. 'Blatant' means '(of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly'. Thus, 'blatant' is closest in meaning to 'flagrant'.
So, option C is the correct answer.

The word 'fracas' means 'a noisy argument or fight.'
Whereas 'ennui' means 'a feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to do.'
So, option D is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'impervious' means 'unable to be affected by', whereas 'vulnerable' means 'capable of being physically or emotionally wounded'. So, 'vulnerable' is the antonym of the given word.
'Ropy' means 'in a bad condition'. 'Brusque' means 'abrupt or offhand in speech or manner'. Thus, they are unrelated to the given word.
'Resistant' is a synonym of the given word.

The word 'hackneyed' means 'unoriginal and trite.'
Whereas 'original' means 'not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting.'
So, option E is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'impetuous' means 'acting or done quickly and without thought or care.'
Whereas 'discreet' means 'careful and prudent in one's speech or actions.'
So, option A is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'hyperbole' means 'exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.'
Whereas 'understatement' means 'the presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.'
So, option C is the antonym of the given word.

The word 'fervor' means 'intense and passionate feeling.'
Whereas 'apathy' means 'lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.'
So, option C is the antonym of the given word.