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Q.81 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.82 Easy Antonyms
The opposite of 'METICULOUS' is most nearly ___.
A Careful
B Precise
C Careless
D Detailed
Correct Answer:  C. Careless
EXPLANATION

Meticulous means very careful and precise about details. Careless is its antonym.

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Q.83 Easy Antonyms
Choose the antonym of 'AUGMENT' from the options.
A Increase
B Reduce
C Expand
D Enhance
Correct Answer:  B. Reduce
EXPLANATION

Augment means to make greater in size or extent. Reduce means to make smaller, which is opposite.

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Q.84 Easy Antonyms
The word DISPARATE is most nearly opposite to ___.
A Similar
B Different
C Distinct
D Varied
Correct Answer:  A. Similar
EXPLANATION

Disparate means fundamentally different or incompatible. Similar is its direct antonym.

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Q.85 Easy Antonyms
The antonym of 'VERBOSE' is ___.
A Talkative
B Concise
C Eloquent
D Articulate
Correct Answer:  B. Concise
EXPLANATION

Verbose means using more words than necessary. Concise means brief and to the point, which is opposite.

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Q.86 Easy Antonyms
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT'.
A Generous
B Malicious
C Kind
D Charitable
Correct Answer:  B. Malicious
EXPLANATION

Benevolent means kind and generous. Malicious means evil or harmful, making it the opposite.

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Q.87 Easy Antonyms
Find the antonym of 'OBSOLETE' from the given options.
A Modern
B Ancient
C Vintage
D Archaic
Correct Answer:  A. Modern
EXPLANATION

Obsolete means outdated or no longer in use. Modern is its direct antonym, meaning current or up-to-date.

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Read the passage: 'The burgeoning startup ecosystem in India has attracted international venture capitalists seeking high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.' Which phrase best replaces 'burgeoning' without changing the meaning?
A Declining and shrinking
B Rapidly growing and flourishing
C Stagnant and dormant
D Unpredictable and volatile
Correct Answer:  B. Rapidly growing and flourishing
EXPLANATION

'Burgeoning' means growing, flourishing, or expanding rapidly. 'Rapidly growing and flourishing' is the most accurate replacement.

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Correct the sentence: 'The economist's analysis regarding inflation rates are based on comprehensive market research and statistical data.'
A Are should be is (analysis is singular)
B Regarding should be concerning
C Comprehensive should be thorough
D Statistical should be statistic
Correct Answer:  A. Are should be is (analysis is singular)
EXPLANATION

'Analysis' is a singular noun, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. The phrase 'regarding inflation rates' is a modifier and doesn't change the subject's number.

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Read the passage: 'The government's new policy aims to ameliorate the living conditions of marginalized communities through sustainable development initiatives.' What does 'ameliorate' mean in this context?
A Worsen or deteriorate
B Improve or make better
C Ignore or overlook
D Document or record
Correct Answer:  B. Improve or make better
EXPLANATION

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it. In the context, the government policy aims to improve living conditions.

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