Verbal and Reasoning :: Antonyms
11.
ANATHEMA
A. Differentiation
B. Benediction
C. Fortitude
D. Extricate
E. Rectitude
Answer: B
Explanation:
Anathema means cruse benediction means blessing.
12.
ORNATE
A. Monochromatic
B. Balding
C. Austerely
D. Severe
E. Iconoclast
Answer: C
Explanation:
Ornate means elaborately decorated. Severe which in one sense means austerely plan is good antonym.
13.
PREMPTORY
A. Glacis
B. Docile
C. Convalescence
D. Panegyric
E. Jaded
Answer: B
Explanation:
Peremptory means authoritative or positive docile means complacent or changeable.
14.
IMMATURE
A. Callow
B. Transit
C. Juvenile
D. Intelligent
E. Developed
Answer: E
Explanation:
Immature is sometimes used to characterize behavior that is stupid and foolish the opposite of choice (D) but its basic meaning is not ripe that is not fully developed. Thus choice (E) is an exact opposite.
15.
UNCOUTH
A. Urbane
B. Exhort
C. Sentient
D. Prevaricate
E. Paroxysm
Answer: A
Explanation:
Uncouth means barbarous or crude urbane means proper and sophisticated.
16.
TEMPERNCE
A. Miserliness
B. Callousness
C. Dissipation
D. Sloth
E. Hospitality
Answer: C
Explanation:
Temperance means moderation restraint especially in the use of alcohol dissipation means intemperance lack of moderation especially in the use of alcohol.
17.
VAGILLATE
A. Vibrating
B. Reach a firm decision
C. To make alliance
D. Profligate
E. Make vulnerable
Answer: B
Explanation:
Vacillate means to hesitate. The opposite is to reach a firm decision.
18.
REALCITRANT
A. Submissive
B. Maladroit
C. Audacious
D. Travail
E. Divert
Answer: A
Explanation:
Recalcitrant means obstinate or rebellious submissive means to give in and be obedient.
19.
BANE
A. Benefit
B. Abundant
C. Zenith
D. Virtuous
E. Successor
Answer: A
Explanation:
A bane is source of harm. The opposite is a source of benefit.
20.
LACERATE
A. Mend
B. Absorbed
C. Masticate
D. Accept
E. Remain confident
Answer: A
Explanation:
Lacerate means to rend or sever mend means to repair or make new.
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