Synonyms & Antonyms Worksheet 8

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Directions
(Q. Nos. 1-10) In the following questions, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.


1. Surmount [Tax Assistant 2005] 

(a) overcome (b) discount (c) surround (d) capture 


2. Itinerant 

(a) frequent use of ‘it’ (b) anything involving repetition (c) plan for proposed journey (d) travelling from place to place 


3. Ostentatious 

(a) pomp (b) pretence (c) abundance (d) plenty 


4. Flutter 

(a) soar (b) agitate (c) change (d) float 


5. Estranged [Investigator 2005] 

(a) jealous (b) angry (c) separated (d) suspicious


6. There was no ostensible reason for her being angry at her husband’s remarks. 

(a) hidden (b) covert (c) apparent (d) secret 


7. She upbraided the little girl who got frightened. 

(a) make tails (b) make up (c) scolded (d) handed 


8. She is not seen even smiling these days; she is rather pensive. 

(a) sad (b) thoughtful (c) gloomy (d) black 


9. What meaning have you drawn from her tongue in cheek remarks. 

(a) deduced (b) induced (c) conduced (d) deduct 


10. There is a tacit agreement between the super powers not to engage themselves in armed conflict. 

(a) unspoken (b) speechless (c) silent (d) introvert


Directions (Q. Nos. 11-20)  In the following questions, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.


11. Mournful 

(a) playful (b) joyous (c) laughable (d) humorous


12. Timorous [Investigator 2005] 

(a) trembling (b) cowardly (c) bright (d) bold 


13. Sublime 

(a) amusing (b) ludicrous (c) hilarious (d) mean 


14. Demented 

(a) sensible (b) sensitive (c) sensual (d) inordinate 


15. Cumbersome [Tax Assistant 2006] 

(a) heavy (b) convenient (c) smooth (d) automatic


16. He glanced through the letter perfunctorily. 

(a) nicely (b) ceremoniously (c) carefully (d) particularly 


17. It is not difficult to take note of his immaculate style of writing. 

(a) stained (b) uneven (c) impure (d) flawed 


18. The research showed that the drug has pernicious effect on the health of patients. [IES 2001] 

(a) fair (b) advantageous (c) beneficial (d) satisfactory 


19. I am in a rather precarious position in my place of work. 

(a) comfortable (b) senior (c) privileged (d) secure 


20. There are no permanent adversaries in politics. 

(a) associates (b) allies (c) collaborators (d) partners


  Answers

Q1 A

Q2 D

Q3 A

Q4 B

Q5 C

Q6 C

Q7 C

Q8 B

Q9 A

Q10 A

Q11 A

Q12 D

Q13 A

Q14 B

Q15 C

Q16 C

Q17 C

Q18 A

Q19 B

Q20 D

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