In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?
Answer: A
Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.
Q.142Easy
Read the passage: 'The CEO's candid remarks about company failures demonstrated her integrity.' The antonym of 'candid' would be closest to:
Answer: A
Candid means frank and open; evasive means avoiding direct answers, making it the opposite.
Q.143Easy
Which word provides the best antonym for 'EPHEMERAL' in context of lasting value?
Answer: C
Ephemeral means short-lived; permanent means lasting indefinitely, providing the direct contrast.
Q.144Easy
Correct the error: 'The economist's perspicacious analysis revealed the market's inherent propensity for growth.' This sentence:
Answer: C
Perspicacious (keen insight) correctly pairs with market analysis; no error exists.
Q.145Easy
Read the passage: 'The startup's ephemeral success in the market was attributed to its innovative approach, yet competitors soon caught up.' Which word is the best antonym for 'ephemeral' in this context?
Answer: A
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time. Permanent is its direct antonym, meaning lasting indefinitely. Fleeting, temporary, and brief are synonyms of ephemeral.
Advertisement
Q.146Easy
Complete the cloze test: 'While the former minister's verbose speeches were criticized, the current minister's _____ communication style has been widely appreciated.'
Answer: A
Concise is the antonym of verbose (wordy). The contrast indicated by 'while' requires an opposite quality. Concise means brief and to the point.
Q.147Easy
Which of the following is NOT an antonym of 'TACITURN' (quiet, reserved)?
Answer: D
Garrulous, loquacious, and voluble all mean talkative or verbose—antonyms of taciturn. Cryptic means mysterious or unclear, which is unrelated to taciturnity.
Q.148Easy
Complete the cloze test: 'The dictator's _____ regime suppressed freedom, whereas the new democratic government promised transparency and liberty.'
Answer: A
Authoritarian (antonym of democratic/transparent) fits the contrast. The regime suppressed freedom, contrasting with the new government's promise of freedom and transparency.
Q.149Easy
The teacher appreciated his _______ in completing the project ahead of schedule.
Answer: A
Diligence means careful and persistent effort. It fits perfectly with 'completing the project ahead of schedule'.
Q.150Easy
Despite facing numerous _______, she remained optimistic about her future.
Answer: B
Adversities means difficulties or hardships. The 'despite' indicates a contrast with remaining optimistic.
Q.151Easy
The _______ of the ancient manuscript revealed fascinating historical insights.
Answer: B
Decipherment means decoding or interpreting something unclear. It logically leads to 'revealed insights'.
Q.152Easy
His _______ remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues present.
Answer: C
Acrimonious means bitter or harsh. It's the only word that logically fits with 'offended colleagues'.
Q.153Easy
The new government's _______ approach to digital transformation has revolutionized public service delivery across multiple sectors.
Answer: A
Pragmatic means practical and realistic, fitting the context of effective government reform.
Q.154Easy
The climate summit of 2024 demonstrated nations' _______ commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 2030.
Answer: B
Genuine indicates authentic commitment, contrasting with superficial or nominal efforts.
Q.155Easy
The judicial system's _______ in resolving cases has led to a severe _______ in the courts.
Answer: B
Delay causes a backlog, establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.
Q.156Easy
The pandemic's economic impact was so _______ that recovery remains _______.
Answer: B
Devastating impact logically correlates with protracted recovery time.
Q.157Easy
The government's _______ policies on renewable energy have _______ the nation's dependence on fossil fuels.
