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Verbal Ability :: Antonyms

Directions To Solve

Each sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which is bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

  1. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society.

  2. A.

    permanent

    B.

    beneficial

    C.

    parochial

    D.

    dangerous


  3. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.

  4. A.

    supervise

    B.

    slacken

    C.

    control

    D.

    check


  5. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection of files and documents before preparing its report.

  6. A.

    meager

    B.

    heavy

    C.

    light

    D.

    short


  7. He is the most prudent person. I have ever come across.

  8. A.

    shortsighted

    B.

    reckless

    C.

    inconsiderate

    D.

    injudicious


  9. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.

  10. A.

    enmity

    B.

    meanness

    C.

    jealousy

    D.

    poverty