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In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite (or) ANTONYMS in meaning to the given word as your answer.

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Questions : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word. EXTRANEOUS

(a) Unusual

(b) Dispirited

(c) Relevant

(d) Intrusive

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c) 

Relevant (Adjective) = closely connected with the subject.

Extraneous (Adjective) = not directly connected with the particular situation you are in ; irrelevant.

Look at the sentences : We do not want any extraneous information on the page.

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Question : 1

PROFOUND

a) superficial

b) obscure

c) intense

d) hidden

Answer: (a)

superficial (Adj.) : not serious ; shallow.

profound (Adj.) : very great ; very serious ; wise

Question : 2

ASSENT

a) confusion

b) dissent

c) self-interest

d) separation

Answer: (b) 

dissent (N.) : the fact of expressing opinions that are different from those that are accepted.

assent (N.) : the official agreement to or approval of something.

Question : 3

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word. VANQUISH

a) vanish

b) varnish

c) surrender

d) trample

Answer: (c) 

surrender (V.) : to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; give in.

vanquish (V. ) : to defeat somebody completely in a competition, war etc.

Question : 4

Select the antonym of demure.

a) humble

b) bold

c) coy

d) sober

Answer: (b)

Bold (Adjective) = confident and courageous; brave

Demure (Adjective) = reserved, meek, modest; mild; shy; quiet and well behaved

Look at the sentences : The newspaper made the bold move of publishing the names of the men involved.

She gave him a demure smile. She is a demure little wife who sits at home minding the house.

Question : 5

CONGENIAL

a) accord

b) snug

c) engaging

d) unpleasant

Answer: (d)

unpleasant

congenial (Adj.) : pleasant to spend time with; suitable for something; pleasant because it suits your character.

accord (N.) : a formal agreement

snug (Adj.) : cosy

Question : 6

DEVOUT

a) pious

b) pure

c) treacherous

d) ardent

Answer: (c)

treacherous (Adj.) : that cannot be trusted; deceitful.

devout (Adj.) : believing strongly in a particular religion and obeying its laws and practices; honest; faithful.

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