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Antonyms - Section 2 - Questions

Directions to Solve : Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

1 .
The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for not supervising the work of his subordinates.
A)
invited
B)
praised
C)
awarded
D)
received

Correct Answer :   received

2 .
According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
A)
enmity
B)
poverty
C)
jealousy
D)
meanness

Correct Answer :   meanness

3 .
The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
A)
usual
B)
intentional
C)
permissible
D)
conventional

Correct Answer :   intentional

4 .
The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A)
jolted
B)
astonished
C)
saddened
D)
frightened

Correct Answer :   saddened

5 .
crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.
A)
triumphant
B)
disturbed
C)
indignant
D)
vainglorious

Correct Answer :   triumphant

6 .
Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.
A)
essential
B)
significant
C)
relevant
D)
important

Correct Answer :   relevant

7 .
The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to the company.
A)
loss
B)
drag
C)
handicap
D)
liability

Correct Answer :   liability

8 .
He is extremely intelligent but proud.
A)
weak
B)
dull
C)
simple
D)
ignorant

Correct Answer :   dull

9 .
His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
A)
covert
B)
pervert
C)
converse
D)
contrived

Correct Answer :   covert

10 .
Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.
A)
a complete
B)
a permanent
C)
a proscribed
D)
a preplanned

Correct Answer :   a preplanned