131 Q)
DESTRUCTIVE (1) structural
(2) constructive
(3) wind speed
(4) static
Show Answer (2) The word Destructive (Adjective) means : causing destruction or damage. The word Constructive (Adjective) means : having a useful and helpful effect.
132 Q)
CAPRICIOUS (1) firm
(2) fickle
(3) indefinite
(4) defian
Show Answer (1) The word Capricious (Adjective) means unpredictable; showing sudden changes in attitudes or behaviour; changeable. The word Firm (Adjective) means : not likely to change ; secure : strongly fixed.
133 Q)
ABUSIVE (1) Laudatory
(2) Profuse
(3) Effusive
(4) Noble
Show Answer (1) The word Abusive (Adjective) means : expressing praise or admiration. The word Laudatory (Adjective) means : expressing praise or admiration.
134 Q)
PROTEAN (1) Amateur
(2) Catholic
(3) Unchanging
(4) Rapid
Show Answer (3) The meaning of the word Protean (Adjective) is : able to change quickly and easily. As : A protean character. Hence, the words protean and unchanging are antonymous.
135 Q)
INSOLENT (1) arrogant
(2) humble
(3) ashamed
(4) ignorant
Show Answer (2) The word Insolent (Adjective) means : extremely rude and showing a lack of respect. The word humble means : modest. Hence, the words insolent and humble are antonymous.
136 Q)
FRUITLESS (1) successful
(2) wasted
(3) useless
(4) insufficient
Show Answer (1) The word Fruitless (Adjective) means ; producing no useful results: unproductive. Look at the sentence : Our efforts to persuade him proved fruitless. The word Successful (Adjective) means : achieving your aims or what was intended. Hence, the words fruitless and successful are antonymous.
137 Q)
CONCUR (1) disagree
(2) disappear
(3) disaroange
(4) discourage
Show Answer (1) The word Concur (Verb) means: to agree. Look at the sentence : Historians have concurred with each other in this view Its antonym should be disagree.
138 Q)
ORAL (1) written
(2) correct
(3) mental
(4) verbal
Show Answer (1) The word oral (spoken rather than written) and written are antonymous.
139 Q)
STALE (1) Fresh
(2) Old
(3) Steal
(4) Stalk
Show Answer (])The word Stale (Adjective) means : no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat. Its antonym should be fresh.
140 Q)
VANITY (1) honesty
(2) truthfulness
(3) modesty
(4) decency
Show Answer (3) The word Vanity (Noun) means : ostentatious display; futility; too much pride in your own appearance. The word Modesty (Noun) means ; the fact of not talking much about your abilities or possessions; decorum. Look at the sentence; He accepted the award with characteristic modesty.
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