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

  2. A.

    retaliatory

    B.

    perfunctory

    C.

    conciliatory

    D.

    circuitous


  3. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation

  4. A.

    despondency

    B.

    misery

    C.

    disappointment

    D.

    despair


  5. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.

  6. A.

    postpone

    B.

    defer

    C.

    adjourn

    D.

    delay


  7. He is extremely intelligent but proud.

  8. A.

    dull

    B.

    weak

    C.

    ignorant

    D.

    simple


  9. abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses

  10. A.

    admire

    B.

    respect

    C.

    applaud

    D.

    appreciate