Vocabulary Test - 31

The opposite of the given word ‘exterior’ is ‘interior’. So, the answer is option C. ‘Exterior’ means something from or on the outside. ‘Interior’ means something on or from the inside. These two are usually used in contexts like, exterior to the main house, or we say interior decoration of the house etc. Option A ‘internal’ means inside and its opposite will be ‘external’. The opposite of Option B ‘inner’ will be ‘outer’ and opposite of option D, ‘Inward’ is ‘Outward’. Thus, the best fit of the answer is ‘interior’, Option C.

The meaning of the word ‘compact’ means ‘something that is closely packed’ or compressed. So, the opposite of the word ‘compact’ is ‘enlarged’. ‘Enlarged’, which is option B means to make something larger. Option A ‘shattered’ means to break into small pieces. Option C ‘spread’ means to extend or have an effect over a larger area. Option D ‘diffused’ means to spread something around or to disperse. Thus, option B is the answer, as an opposite of the word ‘compact’.

‘Innocent’ means pure or not guilty. So, the opposite of this word will be option B, ‘Guilty’ which means responsible for doing something wrong. Option A ‘Sinful’ means something immoral or evil. Option C ‘Deadly’ means something that could cause death. Option ‘Corruption’ means dishonest conduct by someone in power, involving bribery. Thus, the options A, C and D are wrong as an opposite of ‘Innocent’. The correct answer is option B ‘Guilty’.

Unrealistic means not real or having a wrong idea about something. Now, opposite of unrealistic will be something that is fair and appropriate. So, the opposite of unrealistic is option C, ‘Reasonable’. Option A ‘Natural’ means in accordance with the nature or derived from nature. Option B ‘Visionary’ means thinking or planning future in a creative way. Option D ‘Actual’ means something that is existing or is real. We say a person is ‘Intelligent’, which is Option E means he is brilliant and is able to understand things easily. Thus, the opposite of the word ‘unrealistic’ is option C, Reasonable.

‘Prevent’ means to stop something from happening. So, the best fit as an opposite of this word is Option B ‘Support’. ‘Support’ means to give assistance or hold up to. Option A ‘Excite’ means to make someone to feel enthusiastic. Option C ‘Invite’ means to make polite request to go somewhere or to do something. Option D ‘Incite’ means to encourage violent behavior. Hence, the answer is option B, Support and other options A, C and D are wrong.

'Rectify' means to correct a mistake. E.g. She rectified the answer after her teacher told her the correct concept. 'Build' means to make or create. 'Command' means to instruct. 'Correct' means to fix what is wrong. 'Destroy' means to damage. 

The italicized word 'assembled' means to gather or collect. So, the opposite of the word is Option C, 'dispersed'. 'Dispersed' means scattered or distributed. Option A 'removed' means to take away or detach. Option B 'diffused' means to cause something to spread out in many directions . Option D 'eliminated' means to completely remove or get rid of. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct option is Option C, dispersed.

‘Grim’ means very serious or stern. So, the opposite of ‘Grim’ will be ‘Delightful’, Option C which means very pleasant or charming . Option A ‘Serious’ means not joking or could be used for something which is very important . Option B ‘Satisfying’ means giving a sense of fulfillment. Option D ‘Painful’ means causing distress or pain. Thus, the opposite of ‘Grim’ will be ‘Delightful’, Option C and other options A, B and D are incorrect.