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2013 20 questions

Q302013 · 11 Aug 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
His ELOQUENT speech helped him bag the award.
1. A.Lucid
2. B.Vivid
3. C.Short
4. D.Inarticulate
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Answer: D
Q212013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Her illness ENERVATED the whole family.
1. A.Enhanced
2. B.Exhausted
3. C.Weakened
4. D.Energized
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Answer: D
Q222013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The teacher INSERTED another picture to illustrate the point.
1. A.Deducted
2. B.Added
3. C.Removed
4. D.Reclined
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Answer: C
Q232013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The committee rejected his LUDICROUS proposal.
1. A.Absurd
2. B.Reasonable
3. C.Farcical
4. D.Stupid
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Answer: B
Q242013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Children ADORE the cricket players.
1. A.Discuss
2. B.Condemn
3. C.Benefit
4. D.Check
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Answer: B
Q252013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
These people are sunk in abysmal ignorance and their illiteracy is simply COLOSSAL.
1. A.Intolerable
2. B.Huge
3. C.Small
4. D.Silly
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Answer: C
Q262013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Previously per capita income used to INCREASE by seven rupees per year.
1. A.Dwindle
2. B.Diminish
3. C.Mitigate
4. D.Profit
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Answer: B
Q272013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
In the modern times, we find that most social relationships are rather ARTIFICIAL.
1. A.Decent
2. B.Genuine
3. C.Excellent
4. D.Adorable
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Answer: B
Q282013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Social LIBERTY may be instrumental in the emotional growth of a person.
1. A.Constraint
2. B.Slavery
3. C.Compulsion
4. D.Obligation
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Answer: A
Q292013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Education is most ESSENTIAL for the all-round development of a person.
1. A.Unimportant
2. B.Disdainful
3. C.Customary
4. D.Redundant
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Answer: D
Q302013 · 14 Apr 2013
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He was extremely MODEST in company.
1. A.Curious
2. B.Virtuous
3. C.Unassuming
4. D.Immodest
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Answer: D

2012 20 questions

Q212012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
A small ALTERCATION between the children started off a riot.
1. A.quarrel
2. B.friendly discussion
3. C.contest
4. D.race
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Answer: B
Q222012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He agreed reluctantly to sign the form but looked ILL AT EASE.
1. A.embarrassed
2. B.comfortable
3. C.welcome
4. D.easy
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Answer: B
Q232012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
My mother has been working hard for the last two weeks and she feels RUN DOWN.
1. A.energetic
2. B.cold
3. C.emotional
4. D.morbid
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Answer: A
Q242012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The three states signed a pact to have COLLECTIVE economy.
1. A.distributive
2. B.disintegrative
3. C.individual
4. D.divided
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Answer: C
Q252012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He was deeply hurt by her CURT reply.
1. A.abrupt
2. B.short
3. C.expansive
4. D.rude
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Answer: C
Q262012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He was asked to ACCELERATE the pace of work.
1. A.check
2. B.control
3. C.slacken
4. D.supervise
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Answer: C
Q272012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The child was ABDUCTED when he was going to school.
1. A.seized
2. B.set free
3. C.kidnapped
4. D.ransomed
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Answer: B
Q282012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The baby has a very DELICATE body.
1. A.crude
2. B.strong
3. C.hard
4. D.bony
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Answer: B
Q292012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The government has ENHANCED the tuition fees in schools and colleges.
1. A.magnified
2. B.aggravated
3. C.decreased
4. D.augmented
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Answer: C
Q302012 · 19 Aug 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow): Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word or words (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
He aims at PERFECTION in whatever job he undertakes.
1. A.deficiency
2. B.immaturity
3. C.badness
4. D.completeness
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Answer: A
Q212012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
The COMPLAINANT was not supportive of providing all facts in the court.
1. A.Defendant
2. B.Advocate
3. C.Indulgence
4. D.Servant
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Answer: A
Q222012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
Living in a SOLITARY place brings in some kind of satisfaction.
1. A.Limited
2. B.Exotic
3. C.Healthy
4. D.Populous
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Answer: D
Q232012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
They spent a DISTURBED night after hearing the tragic news.
1. A.Restless
2. B.Sleepless
3. C.Mournful
4. D.Peaceful
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Answer: D
Q242012 · 15 Apr 2012
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Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.
We have CREATED a beautiful new house from out of the old ruin.
1. A.Destroyed
2. B.Built
3. C.Constructed
4. D.Planned
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Answer: A