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Question 1
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Timid

A
Thirsty

B
Sharp

C
Courageous

D
Broad-minded

Solution

The word, 'timid' means 'showing a lack of courage or confidence'. It also means 'easily frightened'. It is the opposite of the word 'courageous', which means 'brave'. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
The word, 'thirsty' means 'feeling a need to drink'. The word, 'sharp' means 'sharp-ended'. It also means 'fierce or intense'. The word, 'broad-minded' means 'tolerant or liberal in one's views and reactions'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word 'timid', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 2
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Severe

A
Harsh

B
Mild

C
Strict

D
Relentless

Solution

The word, 'severe' means 'very great; intense'. It is the opposite of the word, 'mild' which means 'not severe'. Hence, option B is correct.
The word, 'harsh' means 'cruel or severe'. The word, 'strict' means 'demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed'. It also means the same as 'severe'. The word, 'relentless' means 'unceasingly intense'. It also 'harsh/ inflexible'. As all these three words mean almost the same as the word, 'severe', options A, C and D are incorrect.
Question 3
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Select the option with the incorrect spelling.

A
Government

B
Governor

C
Gaurantee

D
Guidance

Solution

The words 'government', 'governor' and 'guidance' are spelt correctly. Hence, option A, B and D are not the correct options.
The word in option C is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is 'guarantee' which refers to a formal assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled. Hence, C is the correct option.
Question 4
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Select the opposite of the given words:
Guilty

A
Accountable

B
Countable

C
Innocent

D
Punishable

Solution

The word, 'guilty' is an adjective which means 'deserving blame/ responsible for a specified wrongdoing'. The word, 'innocent' is an adjective which means 'not guilty of a crime or offense'. As the two words have opposite meanings, they are antonyms and option C, 'innocent' is the correct answer.
The word, 'accountable' is an adjective which means 'responsible/required or expected to justify actions or decisions'.
The word, 'countable' is an adjective which means 'able to be counted'.
The word, 'punishable' is an adjective which means 'subject to a judicial punishment'.
As the above three words do not mean the opposite of the word 'guilty', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 5
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Select the word closest in meaning to the given words:
Wonder

A
Beautiful

B
Wander

C
Astonishment

D
Convince

Solution

The word, 'wonder' is a noun which means 'a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar'. It also denotes a surprising situation. Example: 'It is a wonder that this grass glows in the dark'. The word, 'astonishment' is a noun which means 'great surprise'. As the two words are similar in meaning, option C, 'astonishment' is correct.

The word, 'beautiful' is an adjective which means 'pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically'.
The word, 'wander' is a verb, which means 'to walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way'.
The word, 'convince' is a verb, which means 'to persuade (someone) to do something'.
As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'wonder', options A, B and D are incorrect.
Question 6
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Marvellous

A
Wonderful

B
Attractive

C
Ordinary

D
Destructive

Solution

'Marvellous' is an adjective which means 'Remarkable, Amazing or Spectacular'. Option A - 'Wonderful' is an adjective which means 'Delightful, Magnificent', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Marvellous'.
On the other hand, Option B - 'Attractive' is an adjective which means 'Good-looking, Pretty or Handsome', Option C - 'Ordinary' is an adjective which means 'Common, Usual or Standard', Option D - 'Destructive' is an adjective which means 'Devastating' Ruinous, Damaging', none of which convey similar meaning as of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Marvellous' is: Option A - Wonderful.
Question 7
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Select the opposite of the given word:
Blunt

A
Noise

B
Plain

C
Dull

D
Sharp

Solution

The given word 'blunt' means 'not having a sharp edge or point', such that cutting something is difficult. Consider 'a blunt knife'.
Option D: 'Sharp' means 'having an edge or point that can easily cut through something'. It is the opposite of the given word. Hence D is correct.
Option A: 'Noise' refers to an unpleasant sound. It isn't related to the given word.
Option B: 'Plain' means 'simple' and isn't related to the word.
Option C: 'Dull' is synonymous to blunt. It refers to the edge of a sword or something similar, that isn't sharp.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
(A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.)
Question 8
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Dynamic

A
Lethargic

B
Apathetic

C
Flabby

D
Active

Solution

'Dynamic' is an adjective which means 'Energetic, Vigorous, Powerful or Active'. Option D - 'Active' is an adjective which means 'Energetic, Vigorous, Tireless or Dynamic', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Dynamite'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Lethargic' is an adjective which means 'Sluggish, Dull, Inactive or Lazy', Option B - 'Apathetic' is an adjective which means 'Indifferent, Emotionless, Uncaring or Lethargic', Option C - 'Flabby' is an adjective which means 'Plump, Over-weight or Chubby' none of which convey similar meanings as of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Dynamic' is : D - Active.
Question 9
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Fill in the blank by selecting appropriate phrasal verb from the given options.
Please, __________ the page.

A
Bring up

B
Set up

C
Turn over

D
Bring down

Solution

The keyword here is 'page'. The answer must be an action that can be done to a page.
Option A is incorrect. 'Bring up' means 'raise'. One cannot 'bring up' a page. Thus, the verb does not fit with 'page'. So, it is incorrect
Option B is incorrect. 'set up' means 'plan' or 'organise'. It is not an action that is done to a page. It is incorrect
Option C is correct. 'turn over' here means 'move to the next'. It is an action done to pages and thus, it is the correct option.
Option D is incorrect. 'Bring down' means 'destroy'. It is not an action done to a 'page'. Thus, it does not fit.
Question 10
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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word:
Lengthen

A
Haste

B
Curtail

C
Amplify

D
Few

Solution

'Lengthen' is a verb which means 'to make or to become longer';
Option C - 'Curtail' is a verb which means 'to reduce, to shorten or to lessen', which is opposite to the meaning of the given word 'Lengthen'. On the other hand, none of the other options convey the opposite meaning as of the given word. 'Haste' is a noun which means 'speed, hurry, quickness', 'Amplify' is a verb which means 'to increase or to add', 'Few' is an adjective which means 'in small number'.

Therefore, as per the meanings, the antonym of 'Lengthen' is B - Curtail.

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Question 1

Thirsty

Sharp

Courageous

Broad-minded

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Question 2

Harsh

Mild

Strict

Relentless

Solution

Question 3

Government

Governor

Gaurantee

Guidance

Solution

Question 4

Accountable

Countable

Innocent

Punishable

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Question 5

Beautiful

Wander

Astonishment

Convince

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Question 6

Wonderful

Attractive

Ordinary

Destructive

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Question 7

Noise

Plain

Dull

Sharp

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Question 8

Lethargic

Apathetic

Flabby

Active

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Question 9

Bring up

Set up

Turn over

Bring down

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Question 10

Haste

Curtail

Amplify

Few

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