Antonyms Questions & Answers - Page 28

136.

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 minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

A.

aggravate

B.

create

C.

defer

D.

push

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

137.

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.

His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.

A.

forgetful

B.

forgiving

C.

obedient

D.

timid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

138.

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.

Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.

A.

fat

B.

belligerent

C.

garrulous

D.

gaunt

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

139.

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.

It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.

A.

regressive

B.

obstructive

C.

retrograde

D.

abhorrent

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

140.

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 a literary work, obscurity can be a virtue.

A.

clarity

B.

precision

C.

definiteness

D.

specificity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.