Four words “A, B, C, D” are provided to you. You need to find the pairs of words which can be either synonym or antonym. The best pairs are provided in the option, find out which one is correct and mark your option accordingly:
Question 1
A- SparredB- Contend
C- Scour
D- Commodious
Options
I- A-C
II- B-D
III- A-C,B-D
IV- A-B
V- None of the above
Solution: IV sparred and contend both somewhat means a fight or argument whereas scour means to rub something hard and commodious means which has space/ roomy or comfortable
B- Onerous
C- Arduous
D- Spurious
II- B-D
III- A-C,B-D
IV- A-B
V- None of the above
Solution: IV sparred and contend both somewhat means a fight or argument whereas scour means to rub something hard and commodious means which has space/ roomy or comfortable
Question 2
A- FoibleB- Onerous
C- Arduous
D- Spurious
Options
I- A-C
II- A-B
III- A-D
IV- B-C
V- B-D
Solution: IV foible means a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. Spurious is false or fake. Onerous and arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort in doing something.
B- Logical
C- Flimsy
D- Resilient
Options
II- A-B
III- A-D
IV- B-C
V- B-D
Solution: IV foible means a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character. Spurious is false or fake. Onerous and arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort in doing something.
Question 3
A- UntenableB- Logical
C- Flimsy
D- Resilient
Options
I- A-B
II- C-D
III- A-B, A-C
IV- A-C
V- B-D
Solution: III untenable and flimsy both somewhat means weak and unconvincing or illogical / baseless and resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. So A and C are synonyms whereas A and B are antonyms so II is the correct option.
B- Blemish
C- Mutilate
D- Defame
Options
II- C-D
III- A-B, A-C
IV- A-C
V- B-D
Solution: III untenable and flimsy both somewhat means weak and unconvincing or illogical / baseless and resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. So A and C are synonyms whereas A and B are antonyms so II is the correct option.
Question 4
A- MarredB- Blemish
C- Mutilate
D- Defame
Options
I- A-B
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-C
V- All the words are either synonym or antonym of each other
Solution: V marred, blemish, mutilate, and defame each means tarnish someone’s image.
B- Acerbic
C- Amiable
D- Affable
Options
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-C
V- All the words are either synonym or antonym of each other
Solution: V marred, blemish, mutilate, and defame each means tarnish someone’s image.
Question 5
A- TrenchantB- Acerbic
C- Amiable
D- Affable
Options
I- A-C
II- A-D
III- B-C
IV- C-D
V- All the words are either synonym or antonym of each other
Solution: V trenchant and acerbic means someone who is vigorous or incisive in expression or style. But amiable and affable means who is very friendly in nature so A and B are synonyms whereas C and D represents the opposite meaning of A and B.
B- Avert
C- Fend off
D- Reinvigorated
Options
II- A-D
III- B-C
IV- C-D
V- All the words are either synonym or antonym of each other
Solution: V trenchant and acerbic means someone who is vigorous or incisive in expression or style. But amiable and affable means who is very friendly in nature so A and B are synonyms whereas C and D represents the opposite meaning of A and B.
Question 6
A- Stave offB- Avert
C- Fend off
D- Reinvigorated
Options
I- A- B
II- B-C
III- A-D
IV- A-C-B
V- A-D-C
Solution: IV Stave off, avert, fend off all means to stop something from happening whereas reinvigorated means something or someone with restored energy.
II- B-C
III- A-D
IV- A-C-B
V- A-D-C
Solution: IV Stave off, avert, fend off all means to stop something from happening whereas reinvigorated means something or someone with restored energy.
Question 7
A- Egregious
B- Flagrant
C- Despondency
D- Snuff out
Options
B- Flagrant
C- Despondency
D- Snuff out
Options
I- A-B
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-D, B-C
V- B-C, C-D
Solution: I egregious and flagrant both means outstandingly bad; shocking whereas despondency means dejection and snuff out means put an end to something.
B- Frivolous
C- Sensible
D- Alacrity
Options
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-D, B-C
V- B-C, C-D
Solution: I egregious and flagrant both means outstandingly bad; shocking whereas despondency means dejection and snuff out means put an end to something.
Question 8
A- PrecludeB- Frivolous
C- Sensible
D- Alacrity
Options
I- A-B
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-D
V- None of the above
Solution: II preclude means prevent something from happening; frivolous means to do silly things; alacrity is liveliness and eagerness. Clearly B and C are antonyms which make option II right.
B- Denigrate
C- Fortunate
D- Demarcate
Options
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- A-D
V- None of the above
Solution: II preclude means prevent something from happening; frivolous means to do silly things; alacrity is liveliness and eagerness. Clearly B and C are antonyms which make option II right.
Question 9
A- InevitableB- Denigrate
C- Fortunate
D- Demarcate
Options
I- A-B
II- A-C
III- B-D
IV- C-D
V- None of the above
Solution: II inevitable means which is certain to happen denigrate means charge falsely or with malicious intent and demarcate is to set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something. So A and C are clearly antonyms which make option II correct.
B- Hapless
C- Bereave
D- Cranny
Options
II- A-C
III- B-D
IV- C-D
V- None of the above
Solution: II inevitable means which is certain to happen denigrate means charge falsely or with malicious intent and demarcate is to set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something. So A and C are clearly antonyms which make option II correct.
Question 10
A- DilateB- Hapless
C- Bereave
D- Cranny
Options
I- A-B
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- B-D
V- None of the above
Solution: V dilate means make or become wider, larger, or more open; cranny means a small, narrow space or opening; hapless is unfortunate; and bereave is deprive through death
II- B-C
III- C-D
IV- B-D
V- None of the above
Solution: V dilate means make or become wider, larger, or more open; cranny means a small, narrow space or opening; hapless is unfortunate; and bereave is deprive through death
