Synonyms and Antonyms

In the questions given below, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

Frugal

Directions: Four of the following five words are almost similar in meaning and so form a group. Select the one that does not belong to that group. 
 

Choose the one which is best express the meaning of the given word and mark your answer-

Insolent

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it.

Benign

Identify the correct/incorrect usage of following words according to individual directions given below for each question.

Warp (Identify the incorrect usage)

A. His father was furious to find out the warped window after he returned home from work

B. My colleagues always try to warp me whenever I make a mistake.

C. When I discovered about my partner’s warped mind, I left her.

D. I tried to warp the snake, so it wouldn’t Bite.

In the given options, there are a pair of antonyms given, mark the correct pair as your answer.

(A) Unfavourable

(B) Efficacy

(C) Propitious

(D) Gasped

In the given options, there are a pair of antonyms given, mark the correct pair as your answer.

(A) Inquisitive

(B) Linked

(C) Degrade

(D) Uninterested

In the given options, there are a pair of antonyms given, mark the correct pair as your answer.

(A) Attentive

(B) Dishonest

(C) Determined

(D) Candor

In the given options, there are a pair of antonyms given, mark the correct pair as your answer.

(A) Slender

(B) Considerate

(C) Abundant

(D) Diligent

In the given options, there are a pair of antonyms given, mark the correct pair as your answer.

(A) Weak

(B) Sorted

(C) Profoundly

(D) Superficial

In the question, an inference is given in bold which is then followed by paragraphs. You have to find the paragraph(s) from which is inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.

Even as the Indian economy has started to show signs of revival, it may take up to another one-and-a-half year to heal completely. This is due to the deep scar made by the current slowdown, which has (A) prolonged more than it was previously anticipated. For optimism about revival, economists have cited reasons such as the higher amount of projects sanctioned by financial institutions, greater deployment of funds in fixed assets by corporations, an increase in government CAPEX spending, and higher payouts to support rural income schemes.

On the contrary, continued weak consumer sentiments, lack of trust amongst lenders, (B) worsening of global trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions were cited as a major roadblock for growth. However, citing positive signals including de-escalation of US-China trade tensions, early resolution and a lower possibility of a no-deal BREXIT, accommodative monetary policy stance by central banks globally and better fiscal stimulus and policy support through 2019, the economists seemed hopeful of an improvement in global growth in 2020.Specifically for India, the complex taxation system in the country has been pointed out as a hurdle in development. The FICCI report suggested that a greater focus on addressing the demand side concerns along with simplification of the taxation system is important to revive the economy. Meanwhile, the estimates in the report suggest that the GDP growth rate in Q3 FY20 will be 4.7 per cent, growth for 2019-20 is likely to be 5 per cent, and in FY21, the growth may slightly improve to 5.5 per cent. 

Choose the option which is most opposite to the word marked (B) in the paragraph.

In the question, an inference is given in bold which is then followed by paragraphs. You have to find the paragraph(s) from which is inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.

Even as the Indian economy has started to show signs of revival, it may take up to another one-and-a-half year to heal completely. This is due to the deep scar made by the current slowdown, which has (A) prolonged more than it was previously anticipated. For optimism about revival, economists have cited reasons such as the higher amount of projects sanctioned by financial institutions, greater deployment of funds in fixed assets by corporations, an increase in government CAPEX spending, and higher payouts to support rural income schemes.

On the contrary, continued weak consumer sentiments, lack of trust amongst lenders, (B) worsening of global trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions were cited as a major roadblock for growth. However, citing positive signals including de-escalation of US-China trade tensions, early resolution and a lower possibility of a no-deal BREXIT, accommodative monetary policy stance by central banks globally and better fiscal stimulus and policy support through 2019, the economists seemed hopeful of an improvement in global growth in 2020.Specifically for India, the complex taxation system in the country has been pointed out as a hurdle in development. The FICCI report suggested that a greater focus on addressing the demand side concerns along with simplification of the taxation system is important to revive the economy. Meanwhile, the estimates in the report suggest that the GDP growth rate in Q3 FY20 will be 4.7 per cent, growth for 2019-20 is likely to be 5 per cent, and in FY21, the growth may slightly improve to 5.5 per cent.

Choose the option which is most similar to the word marked (A) in the paragraph

In the question, an inference is given in bold which is then followed by paragraphs. You have to find the paragraph(s) from which is inferred. Choose the option with the best possible outcome as your choice.

Even as the Indian economy has started to show signs of revival, it may take up to another one-and-a-half year to heal completely. This is due to the deep scar made by the current slowdown, which has (A) prolonged more than it was previously anticipated. For optimism about revival, economists have cited reasons such as the higher amount of projects sanctioned by financial institutions, greater deployment of funds in fixed assets by corporations, an increase in government CAPEX spending, and higher payouts to support rural income schemes.

On the contrary, continued weak consumer sentiments, lack of trust amongst lenders, (B) worsening of global trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions were cited as a major roadblock for growth. However, citing positive signals including de-escalation of US-China trade tensions, early resolution and a lower possibility of a no-deal BREXIT, accommodative monetary policy stance by central banks globally and better fiscal stimulus and policy support through 2019, the economists seemed hopeful of an improvement in global growth in 2020.Specifically for India, the complex taxation system in the country has been pointed out as a hurdle in development. The FICCI report suggested that a greater focus on addressing the demand side concerns along with simplification of the taxation system is important to revive the economy. Meanwhile, the estimates in the report suggest that the GDP growth rate in Q3 FY20 will be 4.7 per cent, growth for 2019-20 is likely to be 5 per cent, and in FY21, the growth may slightly improve to 5.5 per cent. 

Choose the option which is most opposite to the word marked (B) in the paragraph.

Each question has a word written in bold. Find the option which has a pair of Synonym-Antonym or Antonym-Synonym of the word written in bold. If no such pair is written, then mark (E) as your answer.
 

Unviable
 

Each question has a word written in bold. Find the option which has a pair of Synonym-Antonym or Antonym-Synonym of the word written in bold. If no such pair is written, then mark (E) as your answer.

Innocuous
 

Each question has a word written in bold. Find the option which has a pair of Synonym-Antonym or Antonym-Synonym of the word written in bold. If no such pair is written, then mark (E) as your answer.

Undermine
 

Each question has a word written in bold. Find the option which has a pair of Synonym-Antonym or Antonym-Synonym of the word written in bold. If no such pair is written, then mark (E) as your answer.

Bigotry
 

Each question has a word written in bold. Find the option which has a pair of Synonym-Antonym or Antonym-Synonym of the word written in bold. If no such pair is written, then mark (E) as your answer.

Crumble
 

In each question, the word at the top is used in three different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE.

Confident

A. I am confidant of her success because she is hardworking and intelligent.

B. We should always be confidant of our success in life.

C. The princess shares all the secrets with him because he is a confidant of the princess. 

In each question, the word at the top is used in three different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE.

Ordnance

A. There is an ordnance factory in Kanpur.

B. The government has issued an ordnance against the people who do not pay taxes on time.

C. An ordnance should be issued against the people who do not maintain social distance and avoid mask.