Vocabulary Test - 80

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice D is correct. Unstable means 'not steady' the opposite being steady meaning 'firmly fixed’. For example: He drew with a steady hand. Choice A means unsteady'. Choice B means ‘’going on the course. Choice C means 'not moving'. Choice E means 'restricted'. Choice A, B, C and E are wrong. 

The word “Recover” means “return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.” For example: "Neil is still recovering from shock"

Option A: “Recoup” means “regain (something lost or expended)." This is closest to the meaning of "recover". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option B: “Revive” means “restore to life or consciousness.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Rejoin” means “join together again; reunite.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: “Return” means “come or go back to a place or person.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice B is correct. Appropriate means 'suitable' the opposite being unsuitable  meaning 'not fitting’. For example: The movie was unsuitable for a family audience. Choice A means untrained'. Choice C means ‘not having a skill’. Choice D means 'not doable'. Choice A, C and D are wrong. 

Antonyms are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

Choice D is correct.  illegible means 'not clear or not readable' the opposite being readable meaning 'can clearly read’. For example: The manuscript, although old, was readable. Choice A means short and to the point'. Choice B means ‘to copy’. Choice C means 'neat and precise'. Choice A, B, and C  are wrong. 

The word “engender” means “cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).” For example: "the issue engendered continuing controversy"

Option D: “Beget” means “cause; bring about" This is closest to the meaning of “engender". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Confound” means “prove (a theory or expectation) wrong” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Suffer” means “experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant)” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Sacrifice” means “an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

The word “portray” means “depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.” For example: "the ineffectual Oxbridge dons portrayed by Evelyn Waugh"

Option D: “Draw” means “produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc." This is closest to the meaning of "candid". Hence, this is the correct option.

Option A: “Communicate” means “share or exchange information, news, or ideas” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: “Painting” means “a painted picture” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: “Express” means “say what one thinks or means” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.