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31. He spoke against corruption with Zeal .
A. Indifference
B. Calmness
C. Despair
D. Passiveness
ANSWER:A
SOLUTION : zeal : great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
calmness : the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.
despair : the complete loss or absence of hope.
passiveness : accepting or submitting without objection or resistance
Antonym of zeal is indifference
32. They had an insipid conversation.
A. Lively
B. Argumentative
C. Loud
D. Curious
ANSWER: A
SOLUTION:insipid : lacking vigour or interest.
lively : active and outgoing.
argumentative : quarrelsome.
loud : producing or capable of producing much noise.
curious : eager to know or learn something.
Antonym of insipid is lively
33. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy.
A. Aggressiveness
B. Attractiveness
C. Manliness
D. Boorishness
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:effeminacy : when a man behaves or looks similar to a woman.
aggressiveness :hostile or violent behaviour.
attractiveness : the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses.
manliness : the fact of being typically male.
boorishness : rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others’ feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable.
Antonym of effeminacy is manliness
34. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self – reliant.
A. Sincerity
B. Animosity
C. Curiosity
D. Prosperity
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation.
sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.
animosity : strong hostility(hatred).
curiosity : a strong desire to know or learn something.
prosperity : comfort; well-being.
Antonym of adversity is prosperity
35. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.
A. A complete
B. A preplanned
C. A permanent
D. A proscribed
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: improvised : created and performed spontaneously or without preparation.
complete : having all the necessary or appropriate parts.
preplanned : plan in advance.
permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
proscribed : ban; disallow.
Antonym of improvised is preplanned
36. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
A. Confused
B. Closed
C. Started
D. Complicated
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION :initiate : cause (a process or action) to begin.
confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly.
closed : cause to end.
started : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space.
complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements.
Antonym of initiated is closed
37. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act .
A. Revolutionary
B. Retrograde
C. Brave
D. Outmoded
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION:progressive : increasing; growing.
revolutionary : involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
retrograde : directed or moving backwards.
brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
outmoded: old-fashioned.
Antonym of progressive is retrograde
38. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
A. Healthy
B. Cheerful
C. Insipid
D. Appealing
ANSWER:B
SOLUTION: morbid : characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
healthy : in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.
insipid : lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
appealing : attractive or interesting.
Antonym of morbid is cheerful
39. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.
A. Indefinite
B. Vague
C. Idealistic
D. Optimistic
ANSWER:C
SOLUTION:pragmatic : dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
indefinite : lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time.
vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
idealistic : characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.
Antonym of pragmatic is idealistic
40. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent levity.
A. Seriousness
B. Solemnity
C. Religiosity
D. Gravity
ANSWER:D
SOLUTION:levity : the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect.
seriousness : the quality or state of being serious.
solemnity : the state or quality of being serious and dignified.
religiosity : strong religious feeling or belief.
gravity : extreme importance; seriousness.
Antonym of levity is gravity