Antonyms Questions & Answers - Page 33

161.

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.

I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses

A.

admire

B.

respect

C.

applaud

D.

appreciate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

162.

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.

He is extremely intelligent but proud.

A.

dull

B.

weak

C.

ignorant

D.

simple

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

163.

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 officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.

A.

postpone

B.

defer

C.

adjourn

D.

delay

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

164.

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 result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.

A.

despondency

B.

misery

C.

disappointment

D.

despair

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

165.

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 plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor officer intervened.

A.

retaliatory

B.

perfunctory

C.

conciliatory

D.

circuitous

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.