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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The word Synthetic (Adjective) means :
artificial; manmade. Its antonym should be natural