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Q.471 Medium Antonyms

Correct the sentence: 'The government's opaque policies regarding AI regulation created transient uncertainty among tech entrepreneurs.' The word that needs replacement for antonymic correction is:

A opaque - transparent

B transient - permanent

C regulation - deregulation

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: B. transient - permanent

Explanation:

The uncertainty created by policy issues would be lasting (permanent), not short-lived (transient).

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Q.472 Medium Antonyms

The philanthropist's _____ donations stood in _____ contrast to his public declarations of generosity. Fill both blanks with appropriate antonyms:

A magnanimous, stark

B miserly, sharp

C lavish, trivial

D prodigal, severe

Correct Answer: B. miserly, sharp

Explanation:

Miserly (stingy) contrasts with public declarations of generosity, and sharp (vivid) shows strong contradiction.

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Q.473 Medium Antonyms

Which antonym of 'SANGUINE' best completes: 'Despite the economic indicators, the investor remained _____ about market recovery'?

A Optimistic

B Pessimistic

C Realistic

D Cautious

Correct Answer: B. Pessimistic

Explanation:

Sanguine means optimistic; pessimistic is its direct antonym, fitting the contrast in the sentence.

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Q.474 Hard Antonyms

Read: 'The professor's esoteric lecture on quantum mechanics left most students bewildered, requiring an exoteric explanation.' Which word incorrectly uses antonymic logic?

A esoteric - exoteric

B lecture - explanation

C quantum - mechanics

D No error - antonyms are correctly applied

Correct Answer: D. No error - antonyms are correctly applied

Explanation:

Esoteric (specialized, for few) versus exoteric (accessible, for many) correctly demonstrate antonymic usage.

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Q.475 Medium Antonyms

In context: 'The government's austere fiscal policy aimed to counter the previous administration's profligate spending.' The relationship between 'austere' and 'profligate' is:

A Synonymous

B Antonymous

C Homophonic

D Contextually unrelated

Correct Answer: B. Antonymous

Explanation:

Austere (stern, economical) and profligate (extravagant) are direct antonyms used effectively for contrast.

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Q.476 Medium Antonyms

Complete the cloze test: 'While the CEO's _____ vision inspired confidence, her subordinate's _____ planning created chaos.' Choose antonymous pair:

A lucid, opaque

B nebulous, coherent

C perspicuous, abstruse

D ambiguous, vague

Correct Answer: A. lucid, opaque

Explanation:

Lucid (clear) contrasts with opaque (unclear), maintaining parallelism and semantic opposition.

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Q.477 Hard Antonyms

Identify the para-jumble sequence that demonstrates antonymic progression: (A) The company adopted stringent environmental protocols. (B) Previous practices were deliberately lax and environmentally damaging. (C) This shift represented a 180-degree reversal. (D) Stakeholders witnessed unprecedented corporate accountability.

A B, C, A, D

B A, B, C, D

C C, A, B, D

D B, A, C, D

Correct Answer: A. B, C, A, D

Explanation:

Logical sequence: old lax practices → reversal → new stringent protocols → stakeholder response.

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Q.478 Hard Antonyms

Which word is NOT an antonym of 'VERBOSE'?

A Concise

B Terse

C Taciturn

D Eloquent

Correct Answer: D. Eloquent

Explanation:

Eloquent can mean verbose or well-spoken; it's not a reliable antonym. Concise, terse, and taciturn are.

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Q.479 Medium Antonyms

The team's _____ progress contrasted with management's _____ expectations for Q4 2024. Which pair of antonyms best fits?

A stagnant, ambitious

B modest, exorbitant

C remarkable, modest

D tepid, fervent

Correct Answer: C. remarkable, modest

Explanation:

Remarkable (notable) contrasts with modest (humble expectations), creating the intended contrast.

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Q.480 Hard Antonyms

Read: 'The activist's intrepid stance on human rights contrasted with the government's pusillanimous response.' These antonyms demonstrate:

A Semantic opposition only

B Moral and semantic opposition

C Contextual irrelevance

D Homonymic relationship

Correct Answer: B. Moral and semantic opposition

Explanation:

Intrepid (fearless) versus pusillanimous (cowardly) show both semantic and moral/ethical opposition.

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