Antonyms Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

In each of the sentences given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold.

Question 41
Hard
The incredibly serene mountain lake was completely undisturbed, perfectly reflecting the quiet, snow-capped peaks above.
A loud
B rowdy
C noisy
D boisterous
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Question 42
Medium
The highly aggressive and deeply untoward comments made by the manager completely ruined the professional corporate meeting.
A improper
B appropriate
C inappropriate
D unseemly
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Question 43
Medium
The heavily polluted river was incredibly murky, making it completely impossible to see the bottom of the water.
A shining
B radiant
C bright
D luminous
Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Question 44
Hard
During the absolute nadirs of the Great Depression, millions of desperate citizens literally starved in the city streets.
A summits
B bottoms
C lows
D depths
Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Question 45
Hard
The refractory horse refused to take a single step.
A Stubborn
B Tractable
C Obstinate
D Recalcitrant
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

REFRACTORY means stubbornly resisting control. TRACTABLE means easy to manage or control.
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