Practice Section 27 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-1)   Glossy

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Explanation:

The word Glossy (Adjective) means shining, smooth and shiny.

Its antonym should be dull.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-2)   Grotesque

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Explanation:

The word Grotesque (Adjective) means :

strange in a way that is unpleasant: extremely ugly, unusual

Hence, the words grotesque and natural are antonyms


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-3)   Ameliorate

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Explanation:

The word Ameliorate (Verb) means :

to make something better.

Hence, the words ameliorate and worsen are antonyms.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-4)   Jettison

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Explanation:

The word Jettison (Verb) means :

to throw something; abandon; to reject an idea.

Hence, the words jettison and accept are antonymous.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-5)   Feasible

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Explanation:

The word Feasible (Adjective) means :

that is possible and likely to be achieved; practicable.

Its antonym should be impractical.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-6)   Meandering

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Explanation:

The word Meandering (Adjective) means :

not straight; curved; a course that does not follow a straight path.

Hence, the words meandering and straight are antonymous.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-7)   Verity

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Explanation:

The word Verity (Noun) means :

a belief or principle about life that is accepted as true; truth.

Hence, the words verity and falsehood are antonymous


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-8)   Evanescent

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Explanation:

The word Evanescent (Adjective) means:

disappearing quickly from sight or memory.

Hence, the words evanescent and permanent are antonymous.


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-9)   Devious

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Explanation:

The word Devious (Adjective) means :

behaving in a dishonest way: a route that is not straight.

Hence, the words devious and straight are antonymous


Directions:

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Q-10)   Synthetic

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Explanation:

The word Synthetic (Adjective) means :

artificial; manmade. Its antonym should be natural