Exercise-44

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. The Principal hardly managed to give the papers a (cursory). (C.D.S. 1992)

 (a) superficial            (b) through            (c) through           (d) curious

2. He exhibited a (comprehensive) approach towards the matter in hand.

 (a) slipshod                (b) sketchy             (c) exhaustive        (d) superficial

3. Giving alms to the poor is (considered).

 (a) horrible                  (b) obnoxious      (c) profane              (d) offensive

4. Mohini was often teased as (corpulent) by her friends. (C.D.S. 1993)

 (a) belligerent           (b) gaunt                (c) garrulous           (d) fat

5. He received a flattering (compliment) from Sunita immediately after the speech.

 (a) disparagement   (b) eulogy              (c) contempt           (d) notoriety

6. The gatekeeper ought to be more (vigilant) these days.

 (a) irresponsible       (b) ignorant           (c) careless              (d) innocent

7. The police tried to find out the (rightful) owner of the ornaments left in the train. (B.S.R.B. 1992)

 (a) indefinite             (b) mistaken          (c) unlawful            (d) claimant

8. He nurtured in him a strong craving for (revenge) from those criminals.

 (a) mercy                    (b) pardon              (c) pity                     (d) forgiveness

9. He was often sent to (foreign) tours by the company.

 (a) native                    (b) inland               (c) homely              (d) local

10. The Minister is (optimistic) about the new project just launched. (N.D.A. 1992)

  (a) stoical                  (b) dubious            (c) pessimistic        (d) cynical

11. Though several meetings have been held, yet the members of the Board have not been able to arrive at a (consensus).

 (a) conflict                 (b) confusion        (c) crisis                    (d) disagreement

12. One should never be (reckless) in his dealings with others.

 (a) indifferent           (b) careful              (c) imprudent         (d) lenient

13. His short put pointed speech was (applauded) by all sections of the audience. (C.D.S. 1995)

 (a) welcomed            (b) praised             (c) misunderstood (d) disapproved

14. The doctor advised us to give him (wholesome).

 (a) sickly                     (b) stupendous     (c) depressing         (d) fragmentary

15. He is a good fellow but what I dislike is his (reckless) handling of things.

 (a) intelligent            (b) cautious           (c) diligent              (d) brilliant

16. Her (vivacity) attracted everybody. (N.D.A. 1993)

 (a) beauty                   (b) humour            (c) apathy               (d) truthfulness

17. (Vanity) never pays in the long run.

 (a) Profanity              (b) Conceit             (c) Pretence            (d) Humility

18. Unlike his brother, he is fat and (flabby).

 (a) healthy                 (b) tall                     (c) skinny                 (d) thin

19. James had the habit of (running) down his colleagues. (Railways, 1993)

 (a) deriding               (b) pushing down (c) praising             (d) supporting

20. After meeting the holy man, his nagging mood of (diffidence) suddenly changed. (A.A.O. 1995)

 (a) confusion         (b) self-assurance    (c) contentment    (d) consternation

Answers:-

1. (c)             2. (d)  

3. (c)             4. (b)   

5. (a)             6. (c)   

7. (c)             8. (d)  

9. (b)            10. (c)

11. (d)         12. ( b)            

13. (d)          14. (a)

15. (b)          16. (c)            

17. (d)          18. (c)

19. (c)          20. (b)

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