1) Hirsute
- Published on 14 Mar 17
a. Shaggy
b. bald
c. erudite
d. glorious
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ANSWER: bald
Explanation:
Meaning: Hirsute is covered with or as if with hair.
Synonyms: Brushy, Fleecy
Antonyms: Bald, Furless, Smooth
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2) Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.
Quiescent
- Published on 14 Mar 17
a. indifferent
b. weak
c. active
d. responsive
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ANSWER: active
Explanation:
Meaning: Quiescent is being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless.
Synonyms: Idle, Immobile, Dormant
Antonyms: Active, Awake, Lively
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3) Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.
Morbid
- Published on 14 Mar 17
a. Healthy
b. Liberal
c. Progressive
d. Stale
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ANSWER: Healthy
Explanation:
Meaning: Morbid is causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Synonyms: Cheerless, Bleak, Dark
Antonyms: Cheerful, Bright, Healthy
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4) Choose the word or group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.
Belittle
- Published on 14 Mar 17
a. Expand
b. Prohibit
c. Inflate
d. Extol
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ANSWER: Extol
Explanation:
Meaning: To belittle is to express scornfully one’s low opinion.
Synonyms: Bad-mouth, Decry, Depreciate
Antonyms: Extol, Acclaim, Applaud
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5) Ostentatious
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Nescient
b. Awkward
c. Bankrupt
d. Reserved
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ANSWER: Reserved
Explanation:
Meaning: Ostentatious is someone or something designed to get notice or draw attention by being inappropriate, showy, vulgar and in bad taste.
Example: His ostentatious hatred of the revolutionary parties marked him out as the natural object for these accusations.
Synonyms: Flashy, Showy, Classy, Flamboyant
Antonyms: Calm, Moderate, Modest, Plain
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6) Opprobrious
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Respectful
b. Miscible
c. Inspiring
d. Imitable
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ANSWER: Respectful
Explanation:
Meaning: Opprobrious is something that is disrespectful or that expresses shame or disgrace.
Example: Opprobrious words criticize in a mean, hurtful way.
Synonyms: Abusive, Abasing, Despicable, Despiteful
Antonyms: Complimentary, Flattering, Kind, Nice
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7) Ecstasy
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Hate
b. Agony
c. Languor
d. Fatigue
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ANSWER: Agony
Explanation:
Meaning: The meaning of ecstasy is a feeling of intense joy, happiness or passion.
Example: Actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar.
Synonyms: Bliss, Elation, Euphoria, Happiness, Joy
Antonyms: Depression, Misery, Sadness, Apathy
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8) Flaunt
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Regard
b. Sink
c. Hide
d. Propose
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ANSWER: Hide
Explanation:
Meaning: Flaunt is defined as to go out of your way to display something, such as your wealth or your body, in a manner that is generally considered offensive, inappropriate or gaudy.
Example: He was flaunting his new Italian jacket by wearing it to the beach.
Synonyms: Brandish, Proclaim, Boast, Expose
Antonyms: Hide, Conceal, Cover, Secrete
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9) Candid
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Unkind
b. Blunt
c. Valid
d. Dishonest
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ANSWER: Dishonest
Explanation:
Meaning: The meaning of candid is openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.
Example: His candid comment offended the guests.
Synonyms: Blunt, Impartial, Sincere, Truthful
Antonyms: Biased, Devious, Dishonest, Deceitful
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10) Fatuous
- Published on 24 Feb 17
a. Crafty
b. Frugal
c. Sensible
d. Inane
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ANSWER: Sensible
Explanation:
Meaning: Fatuous is something or someone who is foolish or silly.
Example: Although I've never wanted to marry, I found this fatuous.
Synonyms: Stupid, Absurd, Foolish, Ludicrous, Inane
Antonyms: Aware, Bright, Intelligent, Sensible
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