Exercise-46
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. Like poverty, (affluence) can sometimes create its own problems. (C.D.S. 1995)
 (a) sorrow         (b) indigence       (c) exuberance          (d) opulence
2. On hearing the news he was in a state of (ecstasy).
 (a) depression     (b) pain             (c) disappointment     (d) trance
3. Many reactions take place in the blast furnace (simultaneously).
 (a) invariably     (b) contemporarily   (c) separately           (d) momentarily
4. This author has (perspicuity) in his style. (Railways, 1993)
 (a) frankness     (b) bluntness        (c) obtuseness          (d) vivacity
5. The food served at the official dinner was very (bland).
 (a) inedible      (b) spicy             (c) nutritious            (d) tasty
6. An artisan well is dug up to an (impervious) layer of rocks.
 (a) hidden       (b) penetrable       (c) hard                 (d) dry
7. (Miscellaneous) items were discussed at the meeting. (I.E.S. 1993)
 (a) Minor        (b) Unrelated        (c) Mixed               (d) Classified
8. He felt (gratified) to the old man for his help.
 (a) depressed    (b) discouraged      (c) distressed           (d) frustrated
9. He tried to (conceal) the secret that they were already married. (C.D.S. 1990)
 (a) state         (b) declare           (c) reveal               (d) announce
10. As long as he remained in that office, he maintained his hegemony.
(a) predominance (b) poverty          (c) subordination        (d) chaos
11. That was an (exquisite) piece of art which won the admiration of one and all.
 (a) ugly          (b) cheap            (c) old                  (d) expensive
12. Silence in this place is (mandatory). (N.D.A. 1994)
 (a) optional      (b) compulsory      (c) imperative           (d) irritating
13. (Expediency) is the guiding factor in politics.
 (a) Novelty     (b) Short-sightedness (c) Unsuitability         (d) Inconvenience
14. He holds (extreme) views on education.
 (a) ordinary    (b) casual             (c) timid                (d) moderate
15. His (frivolous) remarks provoked no comments. (C.D.S. 1994)
 (a) serious      (b) momentous       (c) frantic               (d) fanciful
16. By warning him prior to action, he has landed himself in a (precarious).
 (a) carefree     (b) safe               (c) easy                 (d) cautious
17. The keywords in planning for an unpredictable future are a focus and (flexibility). (N.D.A. 1996)
 (a) complexity  (b) tensity            (c) pliability             (d) rigidity
18. He proved utterly (capricious) in his dealings with his friends. (Central Excise, 1991)
 (a) helpful      (b) steadfast         (c) understanding        (d) obstinate
19. Rohit is a very (courageous).
 (a) frightened  (b) naughty           (c) cowardly             (d) happy
20. He was (exonerated) of the charge of theft when the woman gave evidence in his favour.
 (a) imprisoned (b) complained       (c) expelled             (d) accused
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15. (a)Â Â Â Â 16. (b)
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19. (c)Â Â Â 20. (d)
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