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- Question
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:- Insolent
Options- A. Sullen
- B. Affable
- C. Determined
- D. Rich
- Correct Answer
- Affable
ExplanationInsolent means ill-manneredSullen means moodyAffable means good-naturedwhich is nearly opposite to InsolentDetermined means purposeful
- 1. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:- Refractory
Options- A. Refreshing
- B. Burdensome
- C. Privileged
- D. Manageable Discuss
- 2. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:- Penchant
Options- A. Liking
- B. Eagerness
- C. Disability
- D. Keenness Discuss
- 3. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:- Anathema
Options- A. Religious Chant
- B. Pun
- C. Musical Subject
- D. Curse Discuss
- 4. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:- Debilitate
Options- A. Weaken
- B. Attack
- C. Surmount
- D. Destroy Discuss
- 5. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:- Nebulous
Options- A. Tiny
- B. Vague
- C. Insignificant
- D. Inadequate Discuss
- 6. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:- Acrimonious
Options- A. Legal
- B. Severe
- C. Cursive
- D. Harmonious Discuss
- 7. Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:- Sceptic
Options- A. Cryptic
- B. Believer
- C. Support
- D. Eminent Discuss
- 8. Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:- To hold something in leash
Options- A. To restrain
- B. To disappoint
- C. To dismiss
- D. To discourage Discuss
- 9. Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:- To talk through one?s hat
Options- A. To speak fluently
- B. To talk nonsense
- C. To talk wisdom
- D. To speak at random Discuss
- 10. Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:- To throw up the sponge
Options- A. To surrender or give up a contest
- B. To offer a challenge
- C. To become utterly disappointed
- D. To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end Discuss
English problems
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Correct Answer: Manageable
Explanation:
Refractorymeans unmanageablewhich is nearly opposite to manageable.Refreshing means revivifyingBurdensome means troublesomePrivileged means advantage
Correct Answer: Liking
Explanation:
Penchant means habitual liking for something which is nearest in meaning to liking.
Correct Answer: Curse
Explanation:
Anathema means hateful, Pun means double meaning, Curse means imprecation. Anathema is nearest in meaning to curse.
Correct Answer: Weaken
Explanation:
Debilitate means make someone very weakSurmount means overcomeSo, Debilitate is nearest in meaning to weaken
Correct Answer: Vague
Explanation:
Nebulous means hazy, Tiny means small, Vague means unclear, Insignificant means unimportant, Inadequate means in sufficient. So, Nebulous is nearest in meaning to Vague.
Correct Answer: Harmonious
Explanation:
Acrimonious means angry (typically of speech or discussion)Legal means relating to lawSevere means extremeCursive means written with the letters joinedHarmonious means sweet-soundingwhichis nearly opposite meaning to Acrimonious
Correct Answer: Believer
Explanation:
Sceptic means doubterCryptic means mysteriousBeliever means who believes in the truthwhich is nearly opposite in meaning to ScepticEminent means prestigious
Correct Answer: To restrain
Explanation:
To hold something in leash means to control and ?to restrain? also means to control
Correct Answer: To talk nonsense
Explanation:
To talk through one?s hat means to say foolish things i.e. to talk nonsense.
Correct Answer: To surrender or give up a contest
Explanation:
To throw up the sponge means to give up a contest or to acknowledge defeat or surrender
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