Ameliorate means to improve (opposite of worse); Exacerbate means to worsen (opposite of better). Both pairs show opposing actions.
Q.22Medium
Quixotic is to Idealism as Pragmatic is to ___?
Answer: B
Quixotic implies impractical idealism; Pragmatic implies practical realism. These are contrasting approaches to reality and problem-solving.
Q.23Medium
Anachronism is to Time as Misnomer is to ___?
Answer: B
Anachronism is something out of place in time; Misnomer is a name that is incorrect or wrongly applied. Both represent categorical misplacements.
Q.24Medium
Perfunctory is to Care as Meticulous is to ___?
Answer: B
Perfunctory means done carelessly without attention; Meticulous means done with great attention to detail. These are opposing attitudes toward work.
Q.25Medium
Munificent is to Generosity as Parsimonious is to ___?
Answer: B
Munificent means characterized by generosity; Parsimonious means characterized by stinginess. Both adjectives describe attitudes toward spending/giving.
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Q.26Medium
Incisive is to Clarity as Ambiguous is to ___?
Answer: A
Incisive thinking demonstrates clarity; ambiguous language creates confusion. These represent opposite states of understanding.
Q.27Medium
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Elucidate is to ___?
Answer: B
Obfuscate creates obscurity/reduces clarity; elucidate removes obscurity. They represent opposite processes of understanding.
Q.28Medium
Laudable is to Praise as Deplorable is to ___?
Answer: D
Laudable deserves praise; deplorable deserves criticism, condemnation, and disapproval - all forms of negative judgment.
Ostentatious is to Modesty as Flamboyant is to ___?
Answer: A
Ostentatious behavior lacks modesty; flamboyant behavior lacks restraint. Both represent absence of humble, understated behavior.
Q.31Medium
Sagacious is to Foolishness as Astute is to ___?
Answer: B
Sagacious (wise) avoids foolishness; astute (clever) avoids stupidity. Both adjectives represent intellectual superiority over their opposites.
Q.32Medium
Fortuitous is to Planning as Serendipitous is to ___?
Answer: C
Fortuitous events happen by chance, not planning; serendipitous events happen by luck, not design. Both represent unplanned occurrences.
Q.33Medium
Garrulous is to Silence as Taciturn is to ___?
Answer: D
Garrulous (talkative) is opposite to Silence. Taciturn (quiet, reserved) is opposite to Verbosity (excessive talking).
Q.34Medium
Perspicacious is to Understanding as Obtuse is to ___?
Answer: C
Perspicacious means keen insight/understanding. Obtuse means dull-witted and opposite to acuteness or sharpness of mind.
Q.35Medium
Ameliorate is to Deteriorate as Rectify is to ___?
Answer: C
Ameliorate (to improve) is opposite to Deteriorate (to worsen). Rectify (to correct) is opposite to Aggravate (to make worse).
Q.36Medium
Pragmatic is to Idealistic as Practical is to ___?
Answer: B
Pragmatic (focus on practical outcomes) contrasts with Idealistic (focus on ideals). Practical contrasts with Theoretical (based on concepts rather than experience).
Q.37Medium
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Muddle is to ___?
Answer: C
Obfuscate means to make unclear or obscure. Muddle also means to confuse. Both are opposite to Lucidity (clearness of thought/expression).
Q.38Medium
Pedantic is to Knowledge as Servile is to ___?
Answer: B
Pedantic people excessively emphasize knowledge/learning. Servile people show excessive respect/obedience towards Authority or superiors.
Q.39Medium
Austere is to Luxury as Spartan is to ___?
Answer: C
Austere (severe, rejecting luxury/comfort) is opposite in meaning to Luxury. Spartan (simple, austere lifestyle) is opposite to Indulgence (gratification of desires).
