381 Q)
SALIENT (1) correct
(2) insignificant
(3) central
(4) convenient
Show Answer (1) The word Salient (Adjective)' means : most important or noticeable. Look at the sentences; He pointed out the salient features of the new design. The word insignificant’ means : not big or valuable enough to be considered important Look at the sentences : He made her insignificant and stupid. The levels of chemicals in the river are not insignificant Hence, the words salient and insignifant are antonymous.
382 Q)
INQUISITIVE (1) inadequate
(2) immature
(3) uncomfortable
(4) unconcerned
Show Answer (4) Word ’Inquisitive (Adjective) means : curious: very interested in learning about many different things. Word Unconcerned’ (Adjective) means: not interested in something; not worried or anxious about something. Hence, the words Inquisitive and Unconcerned are antonymous.
383 Q)
FRUGAL (1) miserly
(2) gluttonous
(3) plentiful
(4) extravagant
Show Answer (4) The word Frugal (Adjective) means ; using as much money or food as is necessary; small, plain and not costing much; economical. The word Extravagant (Adjective) means : spending a lot more money or using a lot more of something than you can afford; wasteful. Look at the sentence : Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, in view of the low rainfall this year.
384 Q)
HARSH (1) Strict
(2) Gentle
(3) Jovial
(4) Somber
Show Answer (2) The word Harsh (Adjective) means : cruel, severe and unkind; strict. The word Gentle (Adjective) means : calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way.
385 Q)
VACATE (1) Evacuate
(2) Validate
(3) Occupy
(4) Empty
Show Answer (3)The word Vacate (Verb) means : to leave a building, seat etc; to leave a job. Its antonym should be occupy (Verb) which means : to fill or use a space, an area, to live or work in a room.
386 Q)
TRANQUILITY (1) quiet
(2) serenity
(3) peace
(4) disturbance
Show Answer (4) The word Tranquility (Norm) means : peace, serenity. Disturbance = a situation in which people behave violently in a public place.
387 Q)
OPULENCE (1) Luxury
(2) Transparency
(3) Wealth
(4) Poverty
Show Answer (4) The word Opulence (Noun) means : extreme; richness; wealthiness. Its antonym should be poverty.
388 Q)
CULMINATION (1) completion
(2) climax
(3) conclusion
(4) beginning
Show Answer (4) The word Culmination (Noun) means : the highest point or end of something; climax. The word Beginning (Noun) means : the time when something starts; the first part of an event. Look at the sentences : The reforms marked the successful culmination of a long campaign. Did democracy have its beginnings in ancient Greece?
389 Q)
INSIPID (1) Bland
(2) Flavourless
(3) Flat
(4) Tasty
Show Answer (4) The word Insipid (Adjective) means : having almost no taste or flavour; flavourless; dull: not interesting.
390 Q)
POTENT (1) inefficient
(2) soft
(3) fragile
(4) weak
Show Answer (4) The word Potent (Adjective) means : having a strong effect on your body or mind; powerful. The word Weak (Adjective) means : not physically strong: likely to break; not having much power.
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