Exercise-34
Directions: Each of the following questions consists of a word or phrase within a bracket. It is followed by certain words or phrases as options. Select the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning of the word or phrase within a bracket.
1. Those whose views are (progressive) often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act. (C.D.S. 1993)
 (a) outmoded       (b) brave          (c) revolutionary.         (d) retrograde
2. Very rich fathers generally have (stingy)
 (a) reckless          (b) careless       (c) spendthrift           (d) miserly
3. The teacher gave a (vivid) description of the next day’s programme.
 (a) obscure          (b) inanimate     (c) hazy                  (d) unintelligible
4. The (indignation) of the retreating troops resulted in large scale killings. (N.D.A. 1993)
 (a) displeasure      (b) happiness     (c) orderliness            (d) anger
5. He has bought (genuine)
 (a) inexpensive      (b) unattractive   (c) spurious              (d) extraneous
6. The stuffed toy bore a (glossy)
 (a) obscene         (b) dull           (c) sleek                 (d) ventilating
7. This area is well known for (plentiful) (Railways, 1993)
 (a) poor             (b) impoverished (c) scarce                (d) miserly
8. It was a horrible sight.
 (a) pleasing         (b) veracious     (c) repulsive             (d) attractive
9. The idea of uniting the two Germanys was (seductive).
 (a) foolish           (b) depressive    (c) unacceptable         (d) repulsive
10. The covalent compounds consist of (discrete)
 (a) concrete         (b) grouped      (c) separate             (d) convoluted
11. The (mammoth) structure overlooked the building.
 (a) affluent          (b) tiny           (c) huge                (d) narrow
12. He felt tired with the (monotony) of his daily routine.
 (a) peacefulness     (b) variety        (c) excitement          (d) range
13. Earthquakes are (frequent) in Japan. (N.D.A.. 1992)
 (a) extinct          (b) unusual       (c) few                  (d) rare
14. He was given in too much (fanaticism).
 (a) reason          (b) kindness       (c) passivity             (d) violence
15. I cannot bear with that (niggard) fellow any more.
 (a) miserly          (b) generous      (c) extravagant         (d) avaricious
16. Never consider your (opponent) to be weaker than you.
 (a) friend           (b) rival            (c) antagonist          (d) ally
17. She handled the machine with (deft)Â (C.DS. 1994)
 (a) clumsy          (b) sturdy          (c) delicate             (d) quick
18. The teacher instructed the students to draw the (marginal).
 (a) central          (b) fractional      (c) global               (d) angular
19. It was a (sagacious) decision on his part.
 (a) casual          (b) cunning        (c) foolish              (d) false
20. The children are playing in the (nearby) (B.S.R.B. 1992)
 (a) different        (b) close           (c) separate             (d) distant
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