Vocabulary Test 72

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Question 1
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Select the word closest in meaning to the given words:
Sin

A
Purity

B
Shield

C
Secure

D
Vice

Solution

The word, 'sin' is a noun which means 'an immoral act/behaviour considered to be against divine law'. The word, 'vice' is a noun which means 'immoral or wicked behaviour'. As the two words are similar in meaning, option D, 'vice' is correct.

The word, 'purity' is a noun which means, 'freedom from adulteration or contamination'.
The word 'shield' is a noun which means 'a person or thing providing protection'.
The word 'secure' is an adjective which means 'certain to remain safe and unthreatened'.
As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'sin', options A, B and C are incorrect.
Question 2
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Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Infrequent

A
Never

B
Usual

C
Rare

D
Regular

Solution

The word, 'infrequent', is an adjective which means 'not occurring often/ rare'. As it means the same as 'rare', option C is correct.

The word, 'never', is an adjective which means 'not ever/at no time in the past or future'. It is different from 'infrequent' as something which is 'infrequent' does happen very rarely / once in a while. The word, 'usual', is an adjective which means 'habitually or typically occurring or done. It is the opposite of 'rare/ infrequent'.The word, 'regular', is an adjective which is used to describe something which recurs at uniform intervals.

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'infrequent', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 3
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Combination

A
Detachment

B
Unite

C
Extortion

D
Gathering

Solution

The word, 'combination' is a noun which means 'a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct'. The word, 'detachment' is a noun which means 'the state of being objective or aloof/ being disjoint'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option A, 'detachment' is the correct answer.

The word, 'unite' is a verb, which means 'come or bring together for a common purpose or action'.
The word, 'extortion' is a noun which means 'the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats'.
The word, 'gathering' is a noun which means 'an assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word 'combination', options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 4
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Gloomy

A
Devotional

B
Cheerful

C
Stainless

D
Dim

Solution

The word, 'gloomy' is an adjective which means 'dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening'. It also means 'causing or feeling depression or sadness'. The word, 'cheerful' is an adjective which means 'noticeably happy and optimistic, causing happiness by its nature or appearance. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option B is the correct answer.

The word, 'devotional' is an adjective which is used to describe something related to/ used in religious worship.
The word, 'stainless' is an adjective which means 'unmarked by or resistant to stains or discolouration'. It also means 'free from wrongdoing or disgrace'.
The word, 'dim' is an adjective which means 'not shining brightly or clearly'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word 'gloomy', options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 5
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Magnify

A
Reduce

B
Induce

C
Produce

D
Destroy

Solution

The verb, 'magnify' means 'make (something) appear larger than it is'. It is the opposite of the verb, 'reduce' which means 'make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option A is the correct answer.
The verb, 'induce' means 'succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something'.
The verb, 'produce' means 'make or manufacture from components or raw materials'.
The verb, 'destroy' means 'end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it'

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'magnify', options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 6
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Permit

A
Give

B
Forbid

C
Allow

D
Preserve

Solution

The verb, 'permit' means 'allow'. The verb, 'forbid' means 'refuse to allow'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option B is the correct answer.

The verb, 'give' means 'to hand over/ freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)'. The verb, 'allow' means the same as 'permit'. The verb, 'preserve' means maintain (something) in its original or existing state'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word, 'permit', options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 7
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Melodious

A
Agreeable

B
Enemy

C
Harsh

D
Innovative

Solution

The adjective, 'melodious' means 'pleasant-sounding'. The adjective, 'harsh' means 'unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses'. It is used to describe a particularly unpleasant noise. Example: Harsh noise. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option C is the correct answer.
The adjective, 'agreeable' means 'quite enjoyable and pleasurable/pleasant'. The noun, 'enemy' refers to a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.The adjective, 'innovative' means 'introducing new ideas'. It also means 'original and creative in thinking'.

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'melodious, options A.B and D are incorrect.
Question 8
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Rational

A
ironic

B
sanity

C
senseless

D
moral

Solution

The adjective, 'rational' means 'based on or in accordance with reason or logic'. It means the opposite of the adjective 'senseless'. Hence, option C is correct.
The adjective 'ironic' means 'happening in a way contrary to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this'. The noun 'sanity' means 'reasonable and rational behaviour' The adjective 'moral' means 'concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word, 'rational', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 9
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Opponent

A
rival

B
enemy

C
pal

D
stranger

Solution

The noun, 'opponent' means 'someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument. It also means 'enemy'. The noun, 'pal' means 'a friend'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option C is the correct answer.

The nouns, 'rival' and 'enemy' mean the same as 'opponent'. The noun, 'stranger' means 'a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar'.
As the above-mentioned three words do not mean the opposite of the word, 'opponent', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 10
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Creditable

A
Unchangeable

B
Unpopular

C
Deplorable

D
Invincible

Solution

The word, 'creditable' is an adjective which means 'deserving public acknowledgement and praise'. The word, 'deplorable' is an adjective which means 'not deserving praise or respect or attention'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option C is the correct answer.

The word, 'unchangeable' is an adjective which means 'deserving strong condemnation'.
The word, 'unpopular' is an adjective which means 'not liked or popular'.
The word, 'invincible' is an adjective which means 'too powerful to be defeated or overcome'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word 'creditable', options A, B and D are incorrect.

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Question 1

Purity

Shield

Secure

Vice

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Question 2

Never

Usual

Rare

Regular

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Question 3

Detachment

Unite

Extortion

Gathering

Solution

Question 4

Devotional

Cheerful

Stainless

Dim

Solution

Question 5

Reduce

Induce

Produce

Destroy

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Question 6

Give

Forbid

Allow

Preserve

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Question 7

Agreeable

Enemy

Harsh

Innovative

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Question 8

ironic

sanity

senseless

moral

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Question 9

rival

enemy

pal

stranger

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Question 10

Unchangeable

Unpopular

Deplorable

Invincible

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