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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. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.

  2. A.

    clarity

    B.

    precision

    C.

    definiteness

    D.

    specificity


  3. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.

  4. A.

    regressive

    B.

    obstructive

    C.

    retrograde

    D.

    abhorrent


  5. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.

  6. A.

    fat

    B.

    belligerent

    C.

    garrulous

    D.

    gaunt


  7. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends

  8. A.

    forgetful

    B.

    forgiving

    C.

    obedient

    D.

    timid


  9. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

  10. A.

    aggravate

    B.

    create

    C.

    defer

    D.

    push