Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Antonyms Practice Set - 1

  1. SPENDTHRIFT
  2. (a) Bewitched   (b) Miser 
    (c) Speechless  (d) Speedy
    
  3. GRADUAL
  4. (a) Gradually  (b) Amiable 
    (c) Sudden     (d) Wane
    
  5. CYNICAL
  6. (a) Optimistic  (b) Exquisite 
    (c) Probable    (d) Furious
    
  7. CUSTOMARY
  8. (a) Careless       (b) Brief 
    (c) In a usual way (d) Unusual
    
  9. COWARDICE
  10. (a) Crazy            (b) Profane 
    (c) Professionalism  (d) Courage
    
  11. ONEROUS
  12. (a) Easy        (b) Difficult 
    (c) Opinion     (d) Persist
    
  13. OPAQUE
  14. (a) Lapse        (b) Deep 
    (c) Transparent  (d) Break
    
  15. EXPERTISE
  16. (a) Knowledge  (b) Inexperience 
    (c) Analysis   (d) Explore
    
  17. CULMINATE
  18. (a) Cruel  (b) Hidden 
    (c) End    (d) Begin
    
  19. SNEAKY
  20. (a) Straight forward  (b) Sober 
    (c) Sound             (d) Robust
    
  21. SEDULOUS
  22. (a) Fusion      (b) Retain 
    (c) Careless    (d) Rational
    
  23. VAIN
  24. (a) Boredous  (b) Futile 
    (c) Taut      (d) Fruitful
    
  25. CAPRICIOUS
  26. (a) Clumsy  (b) Carnal 
    (c) Stable  (d) Demand
    
  27. BLISS
  28. (a) Genteel  (b) Sorrow 
    (c) Bridles  (d) Coarse
    
  29. MITIGATE
  30. (a) Heighten  (b) Assuage 
    (c) Ally      (d) Jeered
    
  31. ABSOLVE
  32. (a) Free    (b) Blame 
    (c) Absorb  (d) Total
    
  33. BRUSQUE
  34. (a) Sweep       (b) Sudden 
    (c) Obsequious  (d) Immediate
    
  35. BENEFACTOR
  36. (a) Benefice    (b) Benediction 
    (c) Beneficiary (d) None of the above
    
  37. BRAG
  38. (a) Show off  (b) Proud 
    (c) Laud      (d) Humble
    
  39. BENIGN
  40. (a) Novice     (b) Sympathetic 
    (c) Malignant  (d) Beginning
    



Answers:-
1.(b) 2.(c) 3.(a) 4.(d) 5.(d) 6.(a) 7.(c) 8.(b) 9.(d) 
10.(a)11.(c) 12.(d) 13(c) 14.(b) 15.(a) 16.(b) 17.(c) 
18.(c)19.(d) 20.(c)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 14

  1. EAGER
  2. a. Cleaver  b. Enthusiastic
    c. Curious  d. Devoted
    
  3. PLACID
  4. a. Clear     b. Calm
    c. Enjoyable d. Dull
    
  5. COMMEMORATE
  6. a. Boast     b. Remember
    c. Manipulate d. Harmonise
    
  7. DEIFY
  8. a. Face    b. Worship
    c. Flatter d. Challenge
    
  9. AMENITIES
  10. a. Pageantries b. Privileges
    c. Facilities  d. Courtesies
    
  11. DISPARITY
  12. a. Injustice  b. Unlikeness
    c. Partiality d. Distortion
    
  13. BARBARIAN
  14. a. Arrogant    b. Impolite
    c. Uncivilized d. Unkind
    
  15. LETHAL
  16. a. Unlawful b. Deadly
    c. Sluggish d. Smooth
    
  17. SERENE
  18. a. Solemn    b. Meak
    c. Delicate  d. Calm
    
  19. GRUESOME
  20. a. Hateful  b. Painful
    c. Tragic   d. Frightful
    
  21. SECURE
  22. a. Secret b. Comfortable
    c. Safe   d. Independent
    
  23. TYRANNY
  24. a. Misrule  b. Power
    c. Madness  d. Cruelty
    
  25. OBLIGATORY
  26. a. Useful   b. Required
    c. Stubborn d. Agreeable
    
  27. CONNOISSEUR
  28. a. Ignorant   b. Interpreter
    c. Delinquent d. Lover of art
    
  29. IMPETUOUS
  30. a. Violent   b. Resourceful
    c. Pleasing  d. Rash
    
  31. NEBULOUS
  32. a. Tiny           b. Vague
    c. Insignificant  d. Inadequate
    
  33. WRATH
  34. a. Jealousy  b. Hatred
    c. Anger     d. Violence
    
  35. ABANDON
  36. a. Abscond  b. Discontinue
    c. Neglect  d. Condense
    
  37. BASHFUL
  38. a. Vigilant b. Confident
    c. Shy      d. Hopeful
    
  39. GARNER
  40. a. Distribute b. Decorate
    c. Preserve   d. Collect
    



Answer:-
1.(c) 2.(b) 3.(b) 4.(b) 5.(b) 6.(b) 7.(c) 8.(b)
9.(d) 10.(d) 11.(c) 12.(d) 13.(b) 14.(b) 15.(d) 16.(b)
17.(c) 18.(b) 19.(c) 20.(d)

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Synonyms Practice Set - 13

  1. ENNUI
  2. a. Weariness    b. Conviction
    c. Comedy       d. Expulsion
    
  3. DESULTORY
  4. a. Obedient  b. Punctual
    c. Regular   d. Aimless
    
  5. STYMIE
  6. a. Express   b. Hinder
    c. Flourish  d. Stagnate
    
  7. ETHNIC
  8. a. Racial  b. Legal
    c. Moral   d. Foreign
    
  9. AUDACIOUS
  10. a. Obvious   b. Daring
    c. Manifest  d. Venture
    
  11. INVERNAL
  12. a. Exacting  b. Hateful
    c. Devilish  d. Damaging
    
  13. MAGNANIMOUS
  14. a. Splendid  b. Marvellous
    c. Gentle    d. Benevolent
    
  15. MYOPIC
  16. a. Blind       b. Short-sighted
    c. Astigmatic  d. Cross-eyed
    
  17. MOTLEY
  18. a. Variegated  b. Active
    c. Disguised   d. Somber
    
  19. WALLOW
  20. a. Awaken   b. Urge
    c. Dislike  d. Delight
    
  21. CONJURE
  22. a. Damage  b. Destroy
    c. Revoke  d. Invoke
    
  23. ACOLYTE
  24. a. Helper    b. Assistant
    c. Inferior  d. Servant
    
  25. UNTIE
  26. a. Unfold  b. Unchain
    c. Undo    d. Unhinge
    
  27. WRY
  28. a. Twisted      b. Undeserved
    c. Sad          d. Smiling
    
  29. ESCHEW
  30. a. Adapt  b. Oppress
    c. Avoid  d. Encourage
    
  31. KNUCKLE
  32. a. Resign  b. Surrender
    c. Face    d. Struggle
    
  33. RIVAL
  34. a. Enemy       b. Claimant
    c. Competitor  d. Partner
    
  35. PROWESS
  36. a. Bravery   b. Eagerness
    c. Keenness  d. Understanding
    
  37. VULPINE
  38. a. Crafty   b. Wolfish
    c. Hoggish  d. Ravenous
    
  39. IMBROGLIO
  40. a. Callous     b. Coercion
    c. Confusion   d. Compulsion
    

Answers:-
1.(a) 2.(d) 3.(b) 4.(a) 5.(b) 6.(c) 7.(d) 8.(b)
9.(a) 10.(d) 11.(d) 12.(b) 13.(a) 14.(a) 15.(c) 16.(b)
17.(c) 18.(a) 19.(a) 20.(c)