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Q.461 Medium Antonyms
The antonym of 'GREGARIOUS' would be ___.
ASocial
BSolitary
CFriendly
DExtroverted
Correct Answer:  B. Solitary
Explanation:

Gregarious means fond of being in crowds or groups. Solitary means alone or preferring to be alone, the opposite.

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Q.462 Easy Antonyms
Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.
AWeak
BStrong
CVigorous
DSolid
Correct Answer:  A. Weak
Explanation:

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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Q.463 Hard Antonyms
Which option provides the antonym of 'PROPITIOUS'?
AFavorable
BAuspicious
CInauspicious
DTimely
Correct Answer:  C. Inauspicious
Explanation:

Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable. Inauspicious means not favorable, the opposite.

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Q.464 Hard Antonyms
In the sentence: 'The overt criticism was more palatable than the covert attacks.' The antonym of 'overt' is ___.
AObvious
BApparent
CCovert
DVisible
Correct Answer:  C. Covert
Explanation:

Overt means done or shown openly. Covert means secret or hidden, making it the antonym.

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Q.465 Easy Antonyms
In the sentence: 'The acrimonious debate between the two leaders left the audience bewildered,' which word is most nearly the OPPOSITE of 'acrimonious'?
AHarmonious
BVerbose
CEloquent
DAggressive
Correct Answer:  A. Harmonious
Explanation:

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh; harmonious means peaceful and agreeable, making it the direct antonym.

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Q.466 Easy Antonyms
Read the passage: 'The CEO's candid remarks about company failures demonstrated her integrity.' The antonym of 'candid' would be closest to:
AEvasive
BHonest
CTransparent
DSincere
Correct Answer:  A. Evasive
Explanation:

Candid means frank and open; evasive means avoiding direct answers, making it the opposite.

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Q.467 Easy Antonyms
Which word provides the best antonym for 'EPHEMERAL' in context of lasting value?
ATemporary
BFleeting
CPermanent
DTransient
Correct Answer:  C. Permanent
Explanation:

Ephemeral means short-lived; permanent means lasting indefinitely, providing the direct contrast.

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Q.468 Medium Antonyms
Identify the sentence with incorrect usage: (A) The benevolent king showed magnanimous qualities. (B) His malevolent intentions were evident from his actions. (C) The philanthropist's benign neglect helped the organization flourish. (D) All sentences are correct.
ASentence A
BSentence B
CSentence C
DAll sentences are correct
Correct Answer:  D. All sentences are correct
Explanation:

All sentences demonstrate correct usage of antonymous pairs (benevolent-malevolent, benign in context).

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Q.469 Medium Antonyms
The scholar's _____ approach to research contrasted sharply with his colleague's pedantic methodology. Which antonym best fits the blank?
APragmatic
BTheoretical
CRigorous
DMeticulous
Correct Answer:  A. Pragmatic
Explanation:

Pragmatic (practical, realistic) contrasts with pedantic (overly concerned with details and rules).

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Q.470 Medium Antonyms
Read the passage about market dynamics: 'The nascent startup ecosystem in India showed signs of maturity through increased institutional investment and regulatory clarity in 2024.' The opposite of 'nascent' in this context would be:
ADeveloping
BMature
CEmerging
DBudding
Correct Answer:  B. Mature
Explanation:

Nascent means in early stages; mature represents the opposite, indicating full development.

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