Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to given word.
An infirm person is weak.
Directions: Find the most suitable pair.
Explanation: A cobbler uses an awl. Similarly a surgeon a scalpel.
Directions: Each question has a sentence with two blanks followed by four pairs of words as choices. From the choices, select the pair of words that can best complete the given sentence.
Explanation: What Kind of lifestyles? A sedentary lifestyle. We don't say an immaculate lifestyle or impeccable lifestyle. An ostentations lifestyle is possible but it dosen't go with 'regimented food habits.
Directions: There are two gaps in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the gaps most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first gap.
Explanation:
Apprehension – (a doubt)
Bubbling – (effervescing)
i.e., in the developing nations of Asia and Latin America there is (a doubt) apprehension about how Bush would respond to the financial crises that are always (effervescing) bubbling below the surface.
Among the remaining choices the pairs of words are not suitable to the context.
Directions: In the following questions, mark the antonym for the underlined wordas your answer.
Explanation: Obstreperous means deafening, blatant, boisterous or mischievous. Clamorous is used to describe something marked by din or noise. Subtle can be used to describe colours, sounds, behaviour or implied meanings. It is the opposite of obstreperous. It means quiet, implied, not direct, loud or harsh. An obstinate person is adamant, uncooperative or stubborn.