OAVS English Vocabulary: Set 5
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1. Choose the SYNONYM of 'ENERVATE':
- A) Energize
- B) Weaken
- C) Motivate
- D) Activate
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Answer: B) Weaken
Explanation: 'Enervate' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to 'Weaken'.
2. Choose the SYNONYM of 'ENIGMA':
- A) Puzzle
- B) Solution
- C) Clarity
- D) Answer
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Answer: A) Puzzle
Explanation: 'Enigma' means a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
3. Choose the SYNONYM of 'ERUDITE':
- A) Ignorant
- B) Illiterate
- C) Scholarly
- D) Uneducated
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Answer: C) Scholarly
Explanation: 'Erudite' means having or showing great knowledge or learning; 'Scholarly'.
4. Choose the SYNONYM of 'ESOTERIC':
- A) Common
- B) Familiar
- C) Obscure
- D) Public
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Answer: C) Obscure
Explanation: 'Esoteric' means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge; 'Obscure'.
5. Choose the SYNONYM of 'EXACERBATE':
- A) Relieve
- B) Soothe
- C) Worsen
- D) Heal
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Answer: C) Worsen
Explanation: 'Exacerbate' means to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
6. Choose the SYNONYM of 'EXONERATE':
- A) Accuse
- B) Acquit
- C) Convict
- D) Blame
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Answer: B) Acquit
Explanation: 'Exonerate' means to absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing; 'Acquit'.
7. Choose the SYNONYM of 'EXTOL':
- A) Criticize
- B) Condemn
- C) Praise
- D) Berate
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Answer: C) Praise
Explanation: 'Extol' means to praise enthusiastically.
8. Choose the SYNONYM of 'FERVENT':
- A) Apathetic
- B) Passionate
- C) Indifferent
- D) Cold
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Answer: B) Passionate
Explanation: 'Fervent' means having or displaying a passionate intensity.
9. Choose the SYNONYM of 'FICTITIOUS':
- A) Genuine
- B) Authentic
- C) False
- D) Real
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Answer: C) False
Explanation: 'Fictitious' means not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated; 'False'.
10. Choose the SYNONYM of 'FRIVOLOUS':
- A) Serious
- B) Important
- C) Trivial
- D) Crucial
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Answer: C) Trivial
Explanation: 'Frivolous' means not having any serious purpose or value; 'Trivial'.
11. Choose the SYNONYM of 'FURTIVE':
- A) Open
- B) Secretive
- C) Honest
- D) Direct
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Answer: B) Secretive
Explanation: 'Furtive' means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt; 'Secretive'.
12. Choose the SYNONYM of 'GUILE':
- A) Honesty
- B) Deceit
- C) Sincerity
- D) Frankness
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Answer: B) Deceit
Explanation: 'Guile' means sly or cunning intelligence; 'Deceit'.
13. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HACKNEYED':
- A) Original
- B) Fresh
- C) Clichรฉd
- D) New
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Answer: C) Clichรฉd
Explanation: 'Hackneyed' means lacking significance through having been overused; 'Clichรฉd'.
14. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HAPHAZARD':
- A) Organized
- B) Methodical
- C) Random
- D) Systematic
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Answer: C) Random
Explanation: 'Haphazard' means lacking any obvious principle of organization; 'Random'.
15. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HERESY':
- A) Orthodoxy
- B) Belief
- C) Unorthodoxy
- D) Agreement
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Answer: C) Unorthodoxy
Explanation: 'Heresy' means belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine; 'Unorthodoxy'.
16. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HIATUS':
- A) Continuation
- B) Pause
- C) Extension
- D) Closure
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Answer: B) Pause
Explanation: 'Hiatus' means a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
17. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HOMOGENEOUS':
- A) Diverse
- B) Heterogeneous
- C) Uniform
- D) Mixed
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Answer: C) Uniform
Explanation: 'Homogeneous' means of the same kind; alike or 'Uniform'.
18. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HYPERBOLE':
- A) Understatement
- B) Fact
- C) Exaggeration
- D) Reality
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Answer: C) Exaggeration
Explanation: 'Hyperbole' means exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
19. Choose the SYNONYM of 'HYPOCRISY':
- A) Sincerity
- B) Honesty
- C) Insincerity
- D) Frankness
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Answer: C) Insincerity
Explanation: 'Hypocrisy' means the practice of claiming to have moral standards to which one's own behavior does not conform.
20. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IDIOSYNCRASY':
- A) Normality
- B) Peculiarity
- C) Standard
- D) Commonality
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Answer: B) Peculiarity
Explanation: 'Idiosyncrasy' means a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual; a 'Peculiarity'.
21. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IGNOMINIOUS':
- A) Glorious
- B) Honorable
- C) Humiliating
- D) Respectable
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Answer: C) Humiliating
Explanation: 'Ignominious' means deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; 'Humiliating'.
22. Choose the SYNONYM of 'ILLICIT':
- A) Legal
- B) Allowed
- C) Illegal
- D) Authorized
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Answer: C) Illegal
Explanation: 'Illicit' means forbidden by law, rules, or custom; 'Illegal'.
23. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMMINENT':
- A) Distant
- B) Delayed
- C) Impending
- D) Unlikely
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Answer: C) Impending
Explanation: 'Imminent' means about to happen; 'Impending'.
24. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMMUTABLE':
- A) Changeable
- B) Variable
- C) Unchangeable
- D) Flexible
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Answer: C) Unchangeable
Explanation: 'Immutable' means unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
25. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPARTIAL':
- A) Biased
- B) Prejudiced
- C) Unbiased
- D) Unfair
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Answer: C) Unbiased
Explanation: 'Impartial' means treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and 'Unbiased'.
26. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPASSE':
- A) Breakthrough
- B) Solution
- C) Deadlock
- D) Agreement
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Answer: C) Deadlock
Explanation: 'Impasse' means a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a 'Deadlock'.
27. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPEDIMENT':
- A) Advantage
- B) Help
- C) Obstacle
- D) Benefit
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Answer: C) Obstacle
Explanation: 'Impediment' means a hindrance or obstruction in doing something; an 'Obstacle'.
28. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPERATIVE':
- A) Optional
- B) Unnecessary
- C) Crucial
- D) Voluntary
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Answer: C) Crucial
Explanation: 'Imperative' means of vital importance; 'Crucial'.
29. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPERIOUS':
- A) Humble
- B) Meek
- C) Dictatorial
- D) Submissive
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Answer: C) Dictatorial
Explanation: 'Imperious' means assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and 'Dictatorial'.
30. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPLACABLE':
- A) Forgiving
- B) Yielding
- C) Unforgiving
- D) Merciful
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Answer: C) Unforgiving
Explanation: 'Implacable' means unable to be placated or appeased; relentless or 'Unforgiving'.
31. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPROMPTU':
- A) Planned
- B) Rehearsed
- C) Unrehearsed
- D) Prepared
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Answer: C) Unrehearsed
Explanation: 'Impromptu' means done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
32. Choose the SYNONYM of 'IMPUDENT':
- A) Polite
- B) Respectful
- C) Disrespectful
- D) Courteous
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Answer: C) Disrespectful
Explanation: 'Impudent' means not showing due respect for another person; impertinent or 'Disrespectful'.
33. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INADVERTENT':
- A) Intentional
- B) Deliberate
- C) Unintentional
- D) Planned
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Answer: C) Unintentional
Explanation: 'Inadvertent' means not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; 'Unintentional'.
34. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INANE':
- A) Intelligent
- B) Sensible
- C) Silly
- D) Meaningful
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Answer: C) Silly
Explanation: 'Inane' means silly or stupid.
35. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INCESSANT':
- A) Intermittent
- B) Occasional
- C) Continuous
- D) Periodic
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Answer: C) Continuous
Explanation: 'Incessant' means (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption; 'Continuous'.
36. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INCISIVE':
- A) Dull
- B) Vague
- C) Penetrating
- D) Blunt
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Answer: C) Penetrating
Explanation: 'Incisive' means (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; sharp or 'Penetrating'.
37. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INCONGRUOUS':
- A) Appropriate
- B) Suitable
- C) Inappropriate
- D) Fitting
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Answer: C) Inappropriate
Explanation: 'Incongruous' means not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; 'Inappropriate'.
38. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INCORRIGIBLE':
- A) Reformable
- B) Manageable
- C) Unreformable
- D) Obedient
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Answer: C) Unreformable
Explanation: 'Incorrigible' means (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
39. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INDEFATIGABLE':
- A) Lazy
- B) Exhausted
- C) Tireless
- D) Lethargic
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Answer: C) Tireless
Explanation: 'Indefatigable' means (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
40. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INDIGENT':
- A) Wealthy
- B) Rich
- C) Poor
- D) Affluent
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Answer: C) Poor
Explanation: 'Indigent' means poor or needy.
41. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INDIGNANT':
- A) Pleased
- B) Delighted
- C) Resentful
- D) Happy
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Answer: C) Resentful
Explanation: 'Indignant' means feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; 'Resentful'.
42. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INEFFABLE':
- A) Definable
- B) Expressible
- C) Inexpressible
- D) Common
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Answer: C) Inexpressible
Explanation: 'Ineffable' means too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words; 'Inexpressible'.
43. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INEPT':
- A) Competent
- B) Skillful
- C) Clumsy
- D) Adept
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Answer: C) Clumsy
Explanation: 'Inept' means having or showing no skill; 'Clumsy'.
44. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INEXORABLE':
- A) Flexible
- B) Yielding
- C) Relentless
- D) Preventable
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Answer: C) Relentless
Explanation: 'Inexorable' means impossible to stop or prevent; 'Relentless'.
45. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INFALLIBLE':
- A) Flawed
- B) Imperfect
- C) Flawless
- D) Defective
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Answer: C) Flawless
Explanation: 'Infallible' means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; 'Flawless'.
46. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INGENIOUS':
- A) Stupid
- B) Dull
- C) Clever
- D) Unoriginal
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Answer: C) Clever
Explanation: 'Ingenious' means (of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
47. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INGENUOUS':
- A) Deceitful
- B) Sly
- C) Naive
- D) Crafty
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Answer: C) Naive
Explanation: 'Ingenuous' means (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting; 'Naive'.
48. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INNOCUOUS':
- A) Harmful
- B) Toxic
- C) Harmless
- D) Dangerous
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Answer: C) Harmless
Explanation: 'Innocuous' means not harmful or offensive; 'Harmless'.
49. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INSIDIOUS':
- A) Open
- B) Honest
- C) Stealthy
- D) Direct
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Answer: C) Stealthy
Explanation: 'Insidious' means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; 'Stealthy'.
50. Choose the SYNONYM of 'INSIPID':
- A) Flavorful
- B) Tasty
- C) Bland
- D) Exciting
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Answer: C) Bland
Explanation: 'Insipid' means lacking flavor; 'Bland'.
51. Choose the ANTONYM of 'CRAVEN':
- A) Cowardly
- B) Fearful
- C) Brave
- D) Timid
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Answer: C) Brave
Explanation: 'Craven' means contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly. Its antonym is 'Brave'.
52. Choose the ANTONYM of 'CREDULOUS':
- A) Gullible
- B) Trusting
- C) Suspicious
- D) Naive
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Answer: C) Suspicious
Explanation: 'Credulous' means having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. Its antonym is 'Suspicious' or skeptical.
53. Choose the ANTONYM of 'CULPABLE':
- A) Guilty
- B) Blamable
- C) Innocent
- D) Responsible
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Answer: C) Innocent
Explanation: 'Culpable' means deserving blame. Its antonym is 'Innocent'.
54. Choose the ANTONYM of 'CURSORY':
- A) Superficial
- B) Hasty
- C) Thorough
- D) Brief
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Answer: C) Thorough
Explanation: 'Cursory' means hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. Its antonym is 'Thorough'.
55. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DAUNTLESS':
- A) Fearless
- B) Intrepid
- C) Fearful
- D) Brave
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Answer: C) Fearful
Explanation: 'Dauntless' means showing fearlessness and determination. Its antonym is 'Fearful'.
56. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEARTH':
- A) Scarcity
- B) Shortage
- C) Abundance
- D) Lack
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Answer: C) Abundance
Explanation: 'Dearth' means a scarcity or lack of something. Its antonym is 'Abundance'.
57. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEBILITATE':
- A) Weaken
- B) Exhaust
- C) Strengthen
- D) Cripple
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Answer: C) Strengthen
Explanation: 'Debilitate' means to make someone weak and infirm. Its antonym is 'Strengthen'.
58. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DECORUM':
- A) Propriety
- B) Etiquette
- C) Impropriety
- D) Politeness
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Answer: C) Impropriety
Explanation: 'Decorum' means behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. Its antonym is 'Impropriety'.
59. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEFAME':
- A) Slander
- B) Malign
- C) Praise
- D) Smear
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Answer: C) Praise
Explanation: 'Defame' means to damage the good reputation of someone. Its antonym is 'Praise'.
60. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEFERENCE':
- A) Respect
- B) Submission
- C) Disrespect
- D) Reverence
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Answer: C) Disrespect
Explanation: 'Deference' means humble submission and respect. Its antonym is 'Disrespect'.
61. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DELETERIOUS':
- A) Harmful
- B) Damaging
- C) Beneficial
- D) Toxic
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Answer: C) Beneficial
Explanation: 'Deleterious' means causing harm or damage. Its antonym is 'Beneficial'.
62. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEPLETE':
- A) Exhaust
- B) Drain
- C) Replenish
- D) Consume
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Answer: C) Replenish
Explanation: 'Deplete' means to use up the supply or resources of. Its antonym is 'Replenish'.
63. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEPLORE':
- A) Lament
- B) Regret
- C) Rejoice
- D) Mourn
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Answer: C) Rejoice
Explanation: 'Deplore' means to feel or express strong disapproval of (something). Its antonym is 'Rejoice'.
64. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DESICCATE':
- A) Dry
- B) Dehydrate
- C) Moisten
- D) Parch
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Answer: C) Moisten
Explanation: 'Desiccate' means to remove the moisture from something. Its antonym is 'Moisten'.
65. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DESPONDENT':
- A) Sad
- B) Hopeless
- C) Cheerful
- D) Depressed
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Answer: C) Cheerful
Explanation: 'Despondent' means in low spirits from loss of hope or courage. Its antonym is 'Cheerful'.
66. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DESTITUTE':
- A) Poor
- B) Penniless
- C) Affluent
- D) Impoverished
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Answer: C) Affluent
Explanation: 'Destitute' means without the basic necessities of life. Its antonym is 'Affluent' or wealthy.
67. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DEXTEROUS':
- A) Skillful
- B) Nimble
- C) Clumsy
- D) Adept
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Answer: C) Clumsy
Explanation: 'Dexterous' means showing or having skill, especially with the hands. Its antonym is 'Clumsy'.
68. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DIAPHANOUS':
- A) Sheer
- B) Transparent
- C) Opaque
- D) Translucent
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Answer: C) Opaque
Explanation: 'Diaphanous' means (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. Its antonym is 'Opaque'.
69. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DIFFIDENT':
- A) Shy
- B) Timid
- C) Confident
- D) Bashful
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Answer: C) Confident
Explanation: 'Diffident' means modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. Its antonym is 'Confident'.
70. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DILATORY':
- A) Slow
- B) Tardy
- C) Prompt
- D) Sluggish
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Answer: C) Prompt
Explanation: 'Dilatory' means slow to act. Its antonym is 'Prompt'.
71. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DILETTANTE':
- A) Amateur
- B) Novice
- C) Professional
- D) Dabbler
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Answer: C) Professional
Explanation: 'Dilettante' means a person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge. Its antonym is 'Professional'.
72. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DIMINUTIVE':
- A) Small
- B) Tiny
- C) Enormous
- D) Miniature
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Answer: C) Enormous
Explanation: 'Diminutive' means extremely or unusually small. Its antonym is 'Enormous'.
73. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DISCORDANT':
- A) Harsh
- B) Clashing
- C) Harmonious
- D) Jarring
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Answer: C) Harmonious
Explanation: 'Discordant' means disagreeing or incongruous (or harsh sounding). Its antonym is 'Harmonious'.
74. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DISCREET':
- A) Careful
- B) Cautious
- C) Reckless
- D) Prudent
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Answer: C) Reckless
Explanation: 'Discreet' means careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions. Its antonym is 'Reckless'.
75. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DISPARAGE':
- A) Belittle
- B) Mock
- C) Praise
- D) Deride
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Answer: C) Praise
Explanation: 'Disparage' means to regard or represent as being of little worth. Its antonym is 'Praise'.
76. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DISSONANCE':
- A) Discord
- B) Harshness
- C) Harmony
- D) Conflict
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Answer: C) Harmony
Explanation: 'Dissonance' means a lack of harmony among musical notes or a tension/clash resulting from disharmonious elements. Its antonym is 'Harmony'.
77. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DOCILE':
- A) Compliant
- B) Submissive
- C) Stubborn
- D) Obedient
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Answer: C) Stubborn
Explanation: 'Docile' means ready to accept control or instruction. Its antonym is 'Stubborn' or defiant.
78. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DOGMATIC':
- A) Rigid
- B) Opinionated
- C) Flexible
- D) Strict
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Answer: C) Flexible
Explanation: 'Dogmatic' means inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. Its antonym is 'Flexible' or open-minded.
79. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DORMANT':
- A) Inactive
- B) Resting
- C) Active
- D) Sleeping
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Answer: C) Active
Explanation: 'Dormant' means temporarily inactive. Its antonym is 'Active'.
80. Choose the ANTONYM of 'DUBIOUS':
- A) Doubtful
- B) Uncertain
- C) Certain
- D) Questionable
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Answer: C) Certain
Explanation: 'Dubious' means hesitating or doubting. Its antonym is 'Certain'.
81. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EBULLIENT':
- A) Enthusiastic
- B) Cheerful
- C) Depressed
- D) Exuberant
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Answer: C) Depressed
Explanation: 'Ebullient' means cheerful and full of energy. Its antonym is 'Depressed'.
82. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ECCENTRIC':
- A) Unconventional
- B) Odd
- C) Conventional
- D) Weird
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Answer: C) Conventional
Explanation: 'Eccentric' means unconventional and slightly strange. Its antonym is 'Conventional'.
83. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EFFICACIOUS':
- A) Effective
- B) Successful
- C) Ineffective
- D) Productive
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Answer: C) Ineffective
Explanation: 'Efficacious' means successful in producing a desired or intended result. Its antonym is 'Ineffective'.
84. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EFFRONTERY':
- A) Audacity
- B) Insolence
- C) Timidity
- D) Nerve
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Answer: C) Timidity
Explanation: 'Effrontery' means insolent or impertinent behavior (audacity). Its antonym is 'Timidity'.
85. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EGREGIOUS':
- A) Shocking
- B) Appalling
- C) Mild
- D) Horrendous
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Answer: C) Mild
Explanation: 'Egregious' means outstandingly bad. Its antonym is 'Mild' or extremely good.
86. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ELEVATE':
- A) Raise
- B) Lift
- C) Depreciate
- D) Promote
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Answer: C) Depreciate
Explanation: 'Elevate' means to raise or lift up. Its antonym is 'Depreciate' or lower.
87. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ELUCIDATE':
- A) Explain
- B) Clarify
- C) Obscure
- D) Illuminate
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Answer: C) Obscure
Explanation: 'Elucidate' means to make (something) clear; explain. Its antonym is 'Obscure'.
88. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EMANCIPATE':
- A) Liberate
- B) Free
- C) Enslave
- D) Release
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Answer: C) Enslave
Explanation: 'Emancipate' means to set free. Its antonym is 'Enslave'.
89. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EMBELLISH':
- A) Decorate
- B) Adorn
- C) Simplify
- D) Enhance
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Answer: C) Simplify
Explanation: 'Embellish' means to make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details. Its antonym is 'Simplify' or deface.
90. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EMINENT':
- A) Famous
- B) Distinguished
- C) Unknown
- D) Prominent
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Answer: C) Unknown
Explanation: 'Eminent' means famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. Its antonym is 'Unknown'.
91. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EMPATHY':
- A) Compassion
- B) Sympathy
- C) Apathy
- D) Understanding
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Answer: C) Apathy
Explanation: 'Empathy' means the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Its antonym is 'Apathy'.
92. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ENERVATE':
- A) Weaken
- B) Exhaust
- C) Energize
- D) Drain
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Answer: C) Energize
Explanation: 'Enervate' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy. Its antonym is 'Energize'.
93. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ENIGMATIC':
- A) Mysterious
- B) Puzzling
- C) Clear
- D) Obscure
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Answer: C) Clear
Explanation: 'Enigmatic' means difficult to interpret or understand. Its antonym is 'Clear'.
94. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ENNUI':
- A) Boredom
- B) Lethargy
- C) Enthusiasm
- D) Apathy
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Answer: C) Enthusiasm
Explanation: 'Ennui' means a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. Its antonym is 'Enthusiasm'.
95. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EPHEMERAL':
- A) Transient
- B) Fleeting
- C) Permanent
- D) Brief
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Answer: C) Permanent
Explanation: 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. Its antonym is 'Permanent'.
96. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EQUANIMITY':
- A) Calmness
- B) Composure
- C) Agitation
- D) Serenity
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Answer: C) Agitation
Explanation: 'Equanimity' means mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper. Its antonym is 'Agitation'.
97. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EQUIVOCAL':
- A) Ambiguous
- B) Vague
- C) Definite
- D) Unclear
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Answer: C) Definite
Explanation: 'Equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Its antonym is 'Definite'.
98. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ERUDITE':
- A) Scholarly
- B) Learned
- C) Ignorant
- D) Educated
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Answer: C) Ignorant
Explanation: 'Erudite' means having or showing great knowledge. Its antonym is 'Ignorant'.
99. Choose the ANTONYM of 'ESOTERIC':
- A) Obscure
- B) Abstruse
- C) Common
- D) Mysterious
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Answer: C) Common
Explanation: 'Esoteric' means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people. Its antonym is 'Common' or familiar.
100. Choose the ANTONYM of 'EULOGY':
- A) Praise
- B) Tribute
- C) Criticism
- D) Commendation
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Answer: C) Criticism
Explanation: 'Eulogy' means a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly. Its antonym is 'Criticism'.