401 Q)
ALIEN (1) native
(2) domiciled
(3) natural
(4) resident
Show Answer (1) The word Alien (Adjective) means : hostile; from another country or society; foreign. Look at the sentence : We should not accept an alien culture, Of the given alternatives, the word Native (Adjective) means : indegenous; connected with the place where you were born and lived for the first years of your life. Look at the sentence : It is a long time since he has visited his native country. Hence, the word Alien and Native are antonymous.
402 Q)
KEEN (1) blunt
(2) foolish
(3) insipid
(4) plain
Show Answer (1) The word Keen (Adjective) means : eager: enthusiastic: liking something; sharp. The word Blunt (Adjective) means : without a sharp edge.
403 Q)
UNPREDICTABLE (1) dependable
(2) nature
(3) laudable
(4) compliant
Show Answer (1) The word Unpredictable • (Adjective) means : that cannot be predicted because it changes a lot: undependable. Its antonym should be dependable
404 Q)
SHIMMERING (1) gloomy
(2) glimmering
(3) refreshing
(4) repining
Show Answer (1) The word Shimmering (Adjective) means : shining with a soft light that seems to move slightly. Of word Gloomy (Adjective) means : nearly dark or badly lit in a way that makes you feel sad : depressing. Look at the sentence : Suddenly, the future didn’t look so gloomy after all. Hence, the words shimmering and gloomy are antonymous.
405 Q)
OBSTRUCT (1) Clear
(2) Block
(3) Instruct
(4) Prevent
Show Answer (1) The word Obstruct (Verb) means : hinder; to block a road, an entrance; to prevent somebody from doing something or making progress. The word clear means : not to be blocked; to move freely.
406 Q)
GRUESOME (1) attractive
(2) beneficial
(3) gracious
(4) amicable
Show Answer (3) The word Gruesome (Adjective) means : very unpleasant and filling you with horror. For example, a gruesome murder. Its antonym will be gracious which means kind, polite and generous.
407 Q)
LASSITUDE (1) pleasure
(2) lustrous
(3) lethargy
(4) enthusiasm
Show Answer (4) The word Lassitude (Noun) means : a state of feeling very tired in mind or body; lack of energy.
408 Q)
SACRED (1) profuse
(2) prolific
(3) profound
(4) profane
Show Answer (4) The word Sacred (Adjective) means : holy; venerable; dedicated; sacrosanct; very important and treated with great respect. The word Profane (Adjective) means ; unhallowed; impious; having or showing a lack of respect for god or holy things. Look at the sentences: Cows are sacred to Hindus. We should discourage profane attitudes.
409 Q)
RATIFICATION (1) Disapproval
(2) Disagreeable
(3) Denial
(4) Disturbing Directions
Show Answer (l)The word Ratification (Noun) means : to make an agreement of ficially valid. The word Disapproval (Noun)means : a feeling that you donto like an agreement or an action.
410 Q)
BARREN (1) frigid
(2) fertile
(3) fallow
(4) ferrous
Show Answer (2) The word Barren (Adjective) means not good enough for plants to grow on land; not producing fruit or seeds; infertile. Fertile = of lands that plants grow well in.