CGL 2023 Prelims Antonyms Part 4
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Exam: CGL (Prelims)
Year: 2023
Subject: Antonyms
Total Questions: 110
Part: 4 (25 Questions)
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
I must have a chance to rectify my error.
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Rectify – put/set/make right
Worsen – bad enough
Alter – make changes to
Reason – explanation, argument
Modify – make alterations toIncorrect
Rectify – put/set/make right
Worsen – bad enough
Alter – make changes to
Reason – explanation, argument
Modify – make alterations to -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
My complaint is that the gardener dozes off during work.
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Complaint – a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
Challenge – confrontation with, dispute with
Carp – cavil, grumble
Praise – acclaim, recognition
Demur – modest, unassumingIncorrect
Complaint – a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
Challenge – confrontation with, dispute with
Carp – cavil, grumble
Praise – acclaim, recognition
Demur – modest, unassuming -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
The lizard’s light brown skin acts as camouflage in the desert sand.
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Camouflage – hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage
Clothed – dressed
Mask – a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise
Reveal – disclose, divulge
Vanishing – disappear, fadeIncorrect
Camouflage – hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage
Clothed – dressed
Mask – a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise
Reveal – disclose, divulge
Vanishing – disappear, fade -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Incompetent
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Incompetent – not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
Forlorn – sad, unhappy
Desperate – frantic
Hopeless – impossible, impossible
Dexterous – able, active, acuteIncorrect
Incompetent – not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully
Forlorn – sad, unhappy
Desperate – frantic
Hopeless – impossible, impossible
Dexterous – able, active, acute -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
The confectioner dusted a fine layer of sugar on the muffin.
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Dusted – remove the dust or dirt from the surface of (something) by wiping or brushing it
Scattered – dispel, disperse
Sprinkled – dot, dredge, dust, moisten
Powdered – chalky, crumbly, dusty, grainy
Cleaned – spotlessIncorrect
Dusted – remove the dust or dirt from the surface of (something) by wiping or brushing it
Scattered – dispel, disperse
Sprinkled – dot, dredge, dust, moisten
Powdered – chalky, crumbly, dusty, grainy
Cleaned – spotless -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Compulsory
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Compulsory – equired, mandatory, obligatory, forced, obliged, necessary, requisite
Obligatory – imperative, mandatory, requisite
Mandatory – required by law or mandate; compulsory
Voluntary – done, given, or acting of one’s own free will
Subsidiary – a legal entity controlled by another legal entityIncorrect
Compulsory – equired, mandatory, obligatory, forced, obliged, necessary, requisite
Obligatory – imperative, mandatory, requisite
Mandatory – required by law or mandate; compulsory
Voluntary – done, given, or acting of one’s own free will
Subsidiary – a legal entity controlled by another legal entity -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
He was riding his bike on a bumpy, surface.
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Bumpy – (of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest
Jerky – jerk, jolt, saccade
Uneven – rough, lumpy, stony
Choppy – sporadic, occasional
Steady – stable, balanceIncorrect
Bumpy – (of a surface) uneven, with many patches raised above the rest
Jerky – jerk, jolt, saccade
Uneven – rough, lumpy, stony
Choppy – sporadic, occasional
Steady – stable, balance -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Jubilant
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Jubilant – feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
Indifferent – having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned
Thoughtful – pensive, thinking
Gay – cheerful
Melancholic – gloomy, grim, mournful, pensive, somberIncorrect
Jubilant – feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
Indifferent – having no particular interest or sympathy, unconcerned
Thoughtful – pensive, thinking
Gay – cheerful
Melancholic – gloomy, grim, mournful, pensive, somber -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Grow
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Grow – get bigger
Shrink – compress, condense, constrict, contract
Crimp – to make wavy or bent
Plant – herb
Alter – make changes toIncorrect
Grow – get bigger
Shrink – compress, condense, constrict, contract
Crimp – to make wavy or bent
Plant – herb
Alter – make changes to -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Instead of becoming joyous to heart the breaking news, she became____.
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Joyous – in good spirits, light hearted
Melancholic – depressed, unhappy
Vengeful – retaliation, retribution
Ecstatic – giddy, excited
Exuberant – animatedIncorrect
Joyous – in good spirits, light hearted
Melancholic – depressed, unhappy
Vengeful – retaliation, retribution
Ecstatic – giddy, excited
Exuberant – animated -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
His knowledge is superficial in nature.
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Superficial – existing or occurring at or on the surface
Deviant – aberrant
Profound – heartfelt
Artificial – made by human work or art, not by nature; not natural
Opposing – competitorIncorrect
Superficial – existing or occurring at or on the surface
Deviant – aberrant
Profound – heartfelt
Artificial – made by human work or art, not by nature; not natural
Opposing – competitor -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Absurd
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Absurd – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Sensible – realistic, responsible
Tolerable – acceptable
Adorable -charming, appealing
Lovable – adorable, dearIncorrect
Absurd – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Sensible – realistic, responsible
Tolerable – acceptable
Adorable -charming, appealing
Lovable – adorable, dear -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Her parents forbade her to marry her lover.
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Forbade – refuse to allow (something).
Prevented – prohibit, rule out, thwart, forbid, restrict
Refused – cancel
Declined – get smaller, reduce
Allowed – allowed, authorizeIncorrect
Forbade – refuse to allow (something).
Prevented – prohibit, rule out, thwart, forbid, restrict
Refused – cancel
Declined – get smaller, reduce
Allowed – allowed, authorize -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
We lived a very frugal life during our childhood.
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Frugal – sparing or economical as regards money or food
Reckless – daring, careless
Weary – tired, drained
Severe – harsh, serious
Extravagant – excessive, exorbitant, extreme, immoderateIncorrect
Frugal – sparing or economical as regards money or food
Reckless – daring, careless
Weary – tired, drained
Severe – harsh, serious
Extravagant – excessive, exorbitant, extreme, immoderate -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Persuaded
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Persuaded – induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Evaded – avoid, elude, escape, eschew
Bombarded – pound, shell
Dissuaded – bleak, depressing, disappointing, disheartening
Situated – locatedIncorrect
Persuaded – induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Evaded – avoid, elude, escape, eschew
Bombarded – pound, shell
Dissuaded – bleak, depressing, disappointing, disheartening
Situated – located -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
One may accomplish many things by a little effort.
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Accomplish – achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill
Qualify – certify, enable, entitle, meet, pass
Retain – to keep or continue to have something
Execute – carry out, perform
Miss – fail to take inIncorrect
Accomplish – achieve, discharge, effect, execute, fulfill
Qualify – certify, enable, entitle, meet, pass
Retain – to keep or continue to have something
Execute – carry out, perform
Miss – fail to take in -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
The professor’s lectures are very conventional and so tedious.
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Tedious – tiresome or monotonous
Interesting – fascinating
Informative – instructional, gossipy, descriptive, enlightening, instructive
Idle – inactive, inert, passive
Boring – dull, humdrum, lifeless, monotonousIncorrect
Tedious – tiresome or monotonous
Interesting – fascinating
Informative – instructional, gossipy, descriptive, enlightening, instructive
Idle – inactive, inert, passive
Boring – dull, humdrum, lifeless, monotonous -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night’s concert.
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Dismal – causing a mood of gloom or depression
Smart – wise, savvy
Melancholy – gloomy, despondent, blue, dispirited, sorrowful
Exhausting – frazzled
Lively – animated, gay, sprightlyIncorrect
Dismal – causing a mood of gloom or depression
Smart – wise, savvy
Melancholy – gloomy, despondent, blue, dispirited, sorrowful
Exhausting – frazzled
Lively – animated, gay, sprightly -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
She chided her son for being impatient with the customers.
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Chided – scold or rebuke.
Reproved – admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand
Scolded – rebuke
Applauded – ovation, praise
Rebuked – scoldIncorrect
Chided – scold or rebuke.
Reproved – admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand
Scolded – rebuke
Applauded – ovation, praise
Rebuked – scold -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘disenfranchise’ in the given sentence.
The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the power of the council of ministers.
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Disenfranchise – deprive (someone) of the right to vote
Authorised – give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent)
Powers – ability, capacity
Disabled – impaired, incapacitated
Reins – command, controlIncorrect
Disenfranchise – deprive (someone) of the right to vote
Authorised – give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent)
Powers – ability, capacity
Disabled – impaired, incapacitated
Reins – command, control -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
They praised her for her bravery.
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Praised – express warm approval or admiration of
Acclaimed – renowned, cheered, extolled, hailed
Rebuked – scold
Defended – protect, guard
Assaulted – hitIncorrect
Praised – express warm approval or admiration of
Acclaimed – renowned, cheered, extolled, hailed
Rebuked – scold
Defended – protect, guard
Assaulted – hit -
Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Intentional
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Intentional – done on purpose; deliberate
Cordial – friendly, warm
Unplanned – accidental
Amiable – affable, amicable
Inanimate – non-animate, lifeless, insentientIncorrect
Intentional – done on purpose; deliberate
Cordial – friendly, warm
Unplanned – accidental
Amiable – affable, amicable
Inanimate – non-animate, lifeless, insentient -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Abandon
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Abandon – having been deserted or left
Quit – go away from
Surrender – abandon, relinquish, resign, waive
Shorten – briefer, curtailed, diminished, less
Continue – go on with, keep on withIncorrect
Abandon – having been deserted or left
Quit – go away from
Surrender – abandon, relinquish, resign, waive
Shorten – briefer, curtailed, diminished, less
Continue – go on with, keep on with -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
I confronted the journalist with the evidence.
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Confronted – come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent
Resisted – be proof against
Avoided – stay away from
Challenged – debated, argued, impugned
Encountered – come into contact withIncorrect
Confronted – come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent
Resisted – be proof against
Avoided – stay away from
Challenged – debated, argued, impugned
Encountered – come into contact with -
Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Prohibition
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Prohibition – the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Restriction – limitation
Inhibition – shyness, reticence
Direction – administration, management
Permission – authorization, consentIncorrect
Prohibition – the action of forbidding something, especially by law
Restriction – limitation
Inhibition – shyness, reticence
Direction – administration, management
Permission – authorization, consent