In each of the following antonym questions, a word printed in a capital letters precedes five lettered words or phrases. From these five lettered words or phrases, pick the one most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word.
1. OPACITY
A. iridescence
B. firmness
C. transparence
D. poverty
E. slum
Ans. C
Explanation: Meaning of opacity is obscurity, opaqueness. The opposite of opacity will be transparence which means the quality of being transparent, clear.
2. EQUIPOISE
A. balance
B. counterbalance
C. counterpoise
D. imparity
E. equality
Ans. D
Explanation: Meaning of equipoise is equilibrium or parity. The opposite of equipoise will be imparity which means unequilibrium.
3. GRANDIOSE
A. docile
B. unlikely to occur
C. simple and unimposing
D. light in weight
E. uncommunicative
Ans. C
Explanation: Meaning of grandiose is imposing, bombastic. The opposite of grandiose will be simple and unimposing.
4. AFFABLE
A. grouchy
B. mild
C. polite
D. kindly
E. pleasant
Ans. A
Explanation: Meaning of affable is friendly, courteous. The opposite of affable will be grouchy which means unfriendly, haughty, unsociable.
5. TRAVAIL
A. drudge
B. excessive
C. rest
D. labor
E. heaviness
Ans. C
Explanation: Meaning of travail is toil, labor, work. The opposite of travail will be rest.
6. ESCHEW
A. avoid
B. abstain
C. shrink
D. invite
E. miss
Ans. D
Explanation: Meaning of eschew is avoid, refrain. The opposite of eschew will be invite.
7. RILE
A. annoy
B. vex
C. irritate
D. provoke
E. calm
Ans. E
Explanation: Meaning of rile is anger. The opposite of rile will be calm.
8. MELLIFLUOUS
A. mellow
B. euphonic
C. dulcet
D. smooth
E. jarring
Ans. E
Explanation: Meaning of mellifluous is sweet-sounding. The opposite of mellifluous will be jarring which means harsh.
9. OSTRACIZE
A. exile
B. blackball
C. deport
D. bar
E. embrace
Ans. E
Explanation: Meaning of ostracize is exclude. The opposite of ostracize will be embrace which means include, allow, admit.
10. VEX
A. irk
B. nettle
C. provoke
D. soothe
E. infuriate
Ans. D
Explanation: Meaning of vex is anger, annoy. The opposite of vex will be soothe which means calm.
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