Antonyms Questions & Answers - Page 27

131.

The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined was congenial to research.

A.

disagreeable for

B.

inconvenient for

C.

unpleasant for

D.

unsuitable for

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

132.

The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.

A.

indigence

B.

opulence

C.

sorrow

D.

exuberance

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

133.

The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.

A.

pleasant

B.

encouraging

C.

auspicious

D.

favorable

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

134.

The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.

A.

internal

B.

spiritual

C.

psychic

D.

celestial

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

135.

The sentence below consists of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

Poets often prefer ambiguity to

A.

clarity

B.

certainty

C.

rationality

D.

perversity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.