English Test - 6

The correct answer is 'disapprove.'

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of accept:
  • Accept: to agree to take something that somebody offers you. ((दी गई वस्‍तु को) स्‍वीकार या ग्रहण करना।).
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Abnormalize: to make abnormal. (असामान्य बनाना।)
  • Modernize: to relate to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. (सुदूर अतीत के विपरीत वर्तमान या हाल के समय से संबंधित होना।)
  • Repulse: drive back (an attack or attacker) by force. (बल द्वारा वापस ड्राइव (हमला या हमलावर)।)
  • Disapprove: to express an unfavourable opinion. (एक प्रतिकूल राय व्यक्त करना।)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'disapprove' is the opposite of the meaning of the underlined word 'accept'.

Additional Information 

• Let’s see the SYNONYMS of the given words:
  • Unnatural: Abnormal (असामान्य)
  • Repulsive: Repellent (विकर्षक)

The correct answer is- 'Active'
Key Points 

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
• Dormant (adjective): Something that is dormant is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time. (कुछ जो निष्क्रिय है वह सक्रिय या बढ़ नहीं रहा है लेकिन बाद में सक्रिय होने की क्षमता रखता है।)
  • ​Example: These investments have remained dormant for several years. ​
• Active(adjective): busy with a particular activity. (किसी विशेष गतिविधि में व्यस्त।)
  • Example: You have to try to keep active as you grow older.
     

Hence, the word Active is the most appropriate antonym for Dormant.Additional Information   

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Sluggish(adjective):  moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power. (सामान्य से अधिक धीमी गति से चलना या संचालन करना और कम ऊर्जा या शक्ति के साथ।)
  • Example: A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the afternoon.
• Inert(adjective): not moving or not able to move. (हिलने-डुलने या हिलने-डुलने में सक्षम नहीं।)
  • Example: The inert figure of a man could be seen lying in the front of the car.​ 
• Latent(adjective): present but needing particular conditions to become active, obvious, or completely developed. (सक्रिय, स्पष्ट, या पूरी तरह से विकसित होने के लिए वर्तमान लेकिन विशेष परिस्थितियों की आवश्यकता है।)
  • Example: We're trying to bring out the latent artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it.

The correct answer is- 'Seasoned'
Key Points  

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
• Childish(adjective): If an adult is childish, they behave badly in a way that would be expected of a child. (यदि एक वयस्क बचकाना है, तो वे उस तरह से बुरा व्यवहार करते हैं जिसकी एक बच्चे से अपेक्षा की जाती है।)
  • ​Example: He wasn't enjoying the occasion so he thought he'd spoil it for everyone else - it was very childish of him.​
• Seasoned(adjective): having a lot of experience of doing something and therefore knowing how to do it well. (कुछ करने का बहुत अनुभव होना और इसलिए यह जानना कि इसे अच्छी तरह से कैसे करना है।)
  • Example: a seasoned campaigner for human rights.
     

Hence, the word Seasoned is the most appropriate antonym for Childish.Additional Information

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Infantile(adjective): typical of a child and therefore unsuitable for an adult. (एक बच्चे के विशिष्ट और इसलिए एक वयस्क के लिए अनुपयुक्त।)
  • Example: Don't be so infantile.
• Harmonious(adjective): friendly and peaceful. (मैत्रीपूर्ण और शांतिपूर्ण।)
  • Example: harmonious relations between the country's ethnic groups. 
• Exquisite(adjective): very beautiful and delicate. (बहुत सुंदर और नाजुक।)
  • Example: Look at this exquisite painting.

The correct answer is- 'Deprecate'
Additional Information  

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
• Cherish(verb): to love, protect, and care for someone or something that is important to you. (किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति या किसी चीज़ से प्यार करना, उसकी रक्षा करना और उसकी देखभाल करना जो आपके लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।)
  • ​Example: Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence.​
• Deprecate(verb):  to not approve of something or say that you do not approve of something. (किसी बात का अनुमोदन न करना या यह कहना कि आप किसी बात को स्वीकार नहीं करते हैं।)
  • Example: We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes.
     

Hence, the word Deprecate is the most appropriate antonym for Cherish.Additional Information
    

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Value(verb):  the amount of money that can be received for something. (किसी चीज के लिए प्राप्त होने वाली राशि।)
  • Example: She had already sold everything of value that she possessed.
• Adore(verb): to love someone very much, especially in a way that shows a lot of admiration or respect, or to like something very much. (किसी को बहुत प्यार करना, विशेष रूप से इस तरह से जो बहुत प्रशंसा या सम्मान दिखाता है, या किसी चीज को बहुत पसंद करता है।)
  • Example:  She has one son and she adores him.
• Sustain(verb): to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time. (कुछ समय के लिए जारी रखने के लिए कारण या अनुमति देना।)
  • Example: The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.

The correct answer is- 'Order'
Key Points 
 

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
• Chaos(noun): a state of total confusion with no order. (बिना किसी आदेश के पूर्ण भ्रम की स्थिति।)
  • ​Example: Snow and ice have caused chaos on the roads.​​
• Order(noun):  a situation in which everything is arranged in its correct place. (ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें सब कुछ उसके सही स्थान पर व्यवस्थित हो।)
  • Example: The house was such a mess that she spent the whole day trying to establish some kind of order.
     

Hence, the word Order is the most appropriate antonym for Chaos.Additional Information 

   

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Disorder(noun):  a state of untidiness or lack of organization. (अव्यवस्था या संगठन की कमी की स्थिति।)
  • Example: The whole office was in a state of disorder.
• Confusion(noun): a situation in which people do not understand what is happening, what they should do or who someone or something is. (ऐसी स्थिति जिसमें लोगों को समझ में नहीं आता कि क्या हो रहा है, उन्हें क्या करना चाहिए या कोई व्यक्ति या कुछ कौन है।)
  • Example: There seems to be some confusion over who is actually giving the talk.​ 
• Uniformity(noun): the quality or fact of being the same, or of not changing or being different in any way. (समान होने का गुण या तथ्य, या किसी भी तरह से न बदलने या भिन्न होने का।)
  • Example: We do not seek to impose total uniformity on every single decision that is made.

Key Points

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.

• Dedication(noun): the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important. (किसी चीज को बहुत समय और ऊर्जा देने की इच्छा क्योंकि यह महत्वपूर्ण है।)
  • ​Example: He has always shown great dedication to the cause.
• Apathy(noun): behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important. (व्यवहार जो कोई दिलचस्पी या ऊर्जा नहीं दिखाता है और दिखाता है कि कोई कार्रवाई करने को तैयार नहीं है, खासकर किसी महत्वपूर्ण चीज पर।)
  • Example: widespread apathy among students.
     

Hence, the word Apathy is the most appropriate antonym for Dedication. Additional Information 

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Anger(noun):  a strong feeling that makes you want to hurt someone or be unpleasant because of something unfair or unkind that has happened. (एक मजबूत भावना जो आपको किसी अनुचित या निर्दयी होने के कारण किसी को चोट पहुँचाना या अप्रिय होना चाहती है।)
  • Example: There is a danger that anger at the new law may turn into anti-government feelings.
• Clarity(noun): the quality of being clear and easy to understand. (स्पष्ट और समझने में आसान होने का गुण।)
  • Example: There has been a call for greater clarity in this area of the law.
• Hostility(noun): an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something. (ऐसा अवसर जब कोई अमित्र होता है या दिखाता है कि उन्हें कुछ पसंद नहीं है।)
  • Example: They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours.

The correct answer is 'terminates'.

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of continues:-
  • Continues: to keep happening or existing without stopping. (होते रहना; जारी रहना; लगातार बने रहना)
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:-
  • Closes: the past participle of the verb 'Close' that means to (cause something to) change from being open to not being open. (क्रिया का पिछला कृदंत 'बंद' जिसका अर्थ है (कुछ करने के लिए) खुले होने से खुले न होने के लिए बदलना।)
  • Starts: the past participle of the verb 'Start' that means to begin doing something. (क्रिया का पिछला कृदंत 'प्रारंभ' जिसका अर्थ है कुछ करना शुरू करना।)
  • Finishes: the past participle of the verb 'Finish' that means to complete (something). (क्रिया का पिछला कृदंत 'समाप्त' जिसका अर्थ है पूरा करना (कुछ)।
  • Terminates: the past participle of the verb 'Terminate' that means to discontinue a task or function. (क्रिया का पिछला कृदंत 'समाप्त' जिसका अर्थ है किसी कार्य या कार्य को बंद करना।)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'terminates' is the opposite of the underlined word 'continues'.

Additional Information 

• Let’s see the SYNONYMS of the given options:
  • Closes: Shuts
  • Starts: Begins
  • Finishes: Completes
  • Terminates: Discontinues

The correct answer is 'cruelty'.

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of compassion:-
  • Compassion: an understanding or pity for somebody who is suffering. (दयाभाव, करुणा, सहानुभूति, संवेदना।)
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Mercy: kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over. (दयालुता जो आपको किसी को क्षमा करने के लिए प्रेरित करती है, आमतौर पर कोई ऐसा व्यक्ति जिस पर आपका अधिकार है।)
  • Cruelty: an act of not showing leniency or mercy. (उदारता या दया न दिखाने की क्रिया।)
  • Kindness: the quality of being generous, helpful, and caring about other people, or an act showing this quality. (उदार, मददगार, और अन्य लोगों की परवाह करने का गुण, या इस गुण को दर्शाने वाला कार्य।)
  • Leniency: the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency. (अपेक्षा से अधिक दयालु या सहिष्णु होने का तथ्य या गुण; क्षमादान।)

• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'Cruelty' is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word 'Compassion.'

Additional Information 

• Let’s see the SYNONYMS of the given words:
  • Mercy: Clemency
  • Cruelty: Brutality

The correct answer is 'polite.'

Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of Rude:
  • Rude: not polite. (अशिष्‍ट (किसी के प्रति) (किसी बात पर)।).
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Polite: having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. (ऐसा व्यवहार करना या दिखाना जो अन्य लोगों के प्रति सम्मानजनक और विचारशील हो।)
  • Meagre: too small in amount. (बहुत कम, स्‍वल्‍प।)
  • Straightforward: uncomplicated and easy to do or understand, honest. (सरल और करने या समझने में आसान, ईमानदार।)
  • Happy: feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. (खुशी या संतोष महसूस करना या दिखाना।)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'polite' is the opposite of the meaning of the underlined word 'rude.'

Additional Information 

• Let’s see the SYNONYMS of the given words:
  • Polite: Well mannered (अच्छे व्यवहार वाले)
  • Generous: Munificent (उदार)

Key Points 

• let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer.
• Benevolent (adjective): kind and helpful. (दयालु और मददगार।)
  • ​Example: He was a benevolent old man and wouldn't hurt a fly.
• Malevolent(adjective):  causing or wanting to cause harm or evil. (नुकसान या बुराई पैदा करना या करना चाहते हैं।)
  • Example: The central character is a malevolent witch out for revenge.

Hence, the word Malevolent is the most appropriate antonym for benevolent.Additional Information  

• Let's explore the meaning of other options:
• Clever(adjective): having or showing the ability to learn and understand things quickly and easily. (चीजों को जल्दी और आसानी से सीखने और समझने की क्षमता होना या दिखाना।)
  • Example: Judy has never been very clever, but she tries hard.
• Muddled(adjective): badly organized or confusing. (बुरी तरह से संगठित या भ्रमित करने वाला।)
  • Example: a muddled legal situation.
• Ambivalent(adjective): having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel. (एक ही समय में दो विरोधी भावनाएँ होना, या आप कैसा महसूस करते हैं, इसके बारे में अनिश्चित होना।)
  • Example: I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.