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Q.461 Medium Antonyms

The antonym of 'GREGARIOUS' would be ___.

A Social

B Solitary

C Friendly

D Extroverted

Correct Answer: B. Solitary

Explanation:

Gregarious means fond of being in crowds or groups. Solitary means alone or preferring to be alone, the opposite.

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Q.462 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.

A Weak

B Strong

C Vigorous

D Solid

Correct Answer: A. Weak

Explanation:

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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Q.463 Hard Antonyms

Which option provides the antonym of 'PROPITIOUS'?

A Favorable

B Auspicious

C Inauspicious

D Timely

Correct Answer: C. Inauspicious

Explanation:

Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable. Inauspicious means not favorable, the opposite.

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Q.464 Hard Antonyms

In the sentence: 'The overt criticism was more palatable than the covert attacks.' The antonym of 'overt' is ___.

A Obvious

B Apparent

C Covert

D Visible

Correct Answer: C. Covert

Explanation:

Overt means done or shown openly. Covert means secret or hidden, making it the antonym.

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Q.465 Easy Antonyms

In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?

A Harmonious

B Verbose

C Eloquent

D Aggressive

Correct Answer: A. Harmonious

Explanation:

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.

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Q.466 Easy Antonyms

Read the passage: 'The CEO's candid remarks about company failures demonstrated her integrity.' The antonym of 'candid' would be closest to:

A Evasive

B Honest

C Transparent

D Sincere

Correct Answer: A. Evasive

Explanation:

Candid means frank and open; evasive means avoiding direct answers, making it the opposite.

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Q.467 Easy Antonyms

Which word provides the best antonym for 'EPHEMERAL' in context of lasting value?

A Temporary

B Fleeting

C Permanent

D Transient

Correct Answer: C. Permanent

Explanation:

Ephemeral means short-lived; permanent means lasting indefinitely, providing the direct contrast.

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Q.468 Medium Antonyms

Identify the sentence with incorrect usage: (A) The benevolent king showed magnanimous qualities. (B) His malevolent intentions were evident from his actions. (C) The philanthropist's benign neglect helped the organization flourish. (D) All sentences are correct.

A Sentence A

B Sentence B

C Sentence C

D All sentences are correct

Correct Answer: D. All sentences are correct

Explanation:

All sentences demonstrate correct usage of antonymous pairs (benevolent-malevolent, benign in context).

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Q.469 Medium Antonyms

The scholar's _____ approach to research contrasted sharply with his colleague's pedantic methodology. Which antonym best fits the blank?

A Pragmatic

B Theoretical

C Rigorous

D Meticulous

Correct Answer: A. Pragmatic

Explanation:

Pragmatic (practical, realistic) contrasts with pedantic (overly concerned with details and rules).

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Q.470 Medium Antonyms

Read the passage about market dynamics: 'The nascent startup ecosystem in India showed signs of maturity through increased institutional investment and regulatory clarity in 2024.' The opposite of 'nascent' in this context would be:

A Developing

B Mature

C Emerging

D Budding

Correct Answer: B. Mature

Explanation:

Nascent means in early stages; mature represents the opposite, indicating full development.

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