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.482Hard
Which antonym pair is LEAST suitable for describing contrasting policy approaches in 2024-25?
Answer: D
Progressive and conservative reflect ideology rather than policy mechanism; others show clearer operational opposition.
Q.483Easy
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.
Q.484Medium
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The philanthropist's munificent donations were criticized as insufficient by the charity organization.' What correction is needed?
Answer: B
Munificent means generous and lavish. The sentence creates a logical contradiction by pairing 'munificent donations' with 'insufficient.' These are antonyms used incorrectly in context.
Q.485Easy
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.
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Q.486Medium
In the context of 'The ambitious entrepreneur's audacious ventures contrasted sharply with his colleague's _____ business approach,' which antonym best fits?
Answer: B
Audacious means bold and daring. The contrast requires an antonym, which is timid, meaning lacking confidence or boldness. This creates the intended opposition.
Q.487Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The scientist's obfuscate explanations made the complex theory even more lucid for students.' What is the appropriate correction?
Answer: A
Obfuscate means to confuse or obscure, which contradicts making something lucid (clear). Replacing 'obfuscate' with 'clarify' removes the logical contradiction.
Q.488Easy
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.489Medium
Para-jumble: Arrange the sentences in logical order: (A) 'The government's profligate spending alarmed economists.' (B) 'In contrast, austere measures were proposed to balance the budget.' (C) 'Critics argued for fiscal discipline.' (D) 'Yet implementation proved challenging.' What is the correct sequence?
Answer: A
The sequence A-C-B-D creates logical flow: profligate spending → critics argue → austere measures proposed → implementation challenges. B (austere) serves as antonym-based contrast to A (profligate).
Q.490Easy
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.491Medium
Identify the error: 'The author's pellucid prose style, which was notoriously obscure, confused readers.' What best corrects this?
Answer: B
Pellucid means clear and transparent, while obscure means unclear. These antonyms in the same phrase create a logical contradiction that confuses meaning.
Q.492Medium
Which antonym of 'INTREPID' (fearless) best completes: 'Despite the explorer's intrepid expeditions, his successor proved _____ and abandoned the mission.'
Answer: B
Timorous means fearful or lacking courage—the antonym of intrepid. The contrast between the explorer and successor requires this opposite quality.
Q.493Hard
Reading comprehension: 'The manager's parsimonious budget allocation contradicted the board's mandate for lavish office renovations.' What antonym relationship is demonstrated here?
Answer: A
Parsimonious (stingy, frugal) and lavish (luxurious, extravagant) are antonyms. The sentence highlights this antonym pair to show the conflict between the manager's approach and the board's wishes.
Q.494Hard
Complete the cloze test: 'The company's propitious circumstances changed dramatically; the unfavorable market conditions made growth _____ and forced layoffs.'
Answer: C
Propitious means favorable; unfavorable is its antonym. Untenable (not sustainable/impossible) appropriately describes the result of unfavorable conditions. Propitious circumstances supported growth; unfavorable ones make growth untenable.
Q.495Hard
Para-jumble with antonyms: (A) 'The optimistic forecast predicted economic growth.' (B) 'Pessimistic analysts, however, anticipated recession.' (C) 'The government implemented policies accordingly.' (D) 'Yet uncertainty remained.' What is the best sequence?
Answer: A
A-B-C-D provides logical flow using antonym contrast: optimistic forecast (A) → pessimistic analysis (B) as opposing views → government response (C) → uncertainty (D). Optimistic/pessimistic are antonyms creating the central tension.
Q.496Easy
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.497Easy
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.498Easy
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.499Easy
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.500Medium
The government's _______ policies have helped reduce inflation significantly in 2024.
Answer: B
Stringent means strict and severe. Stringent monetary policies help reduce inflation.
