Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

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101.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
FORLORN

A. Joyful
B. Lucky
C. Fortunate
D. Free
Answer» B. Lucky
102.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
IRASCIBLE

A. Cranky
B. Choleric
C. Amiable
D. Waspish
Answer» D. Waspish
103.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
FEROCIOUS

A. Mild
B. Sweet
C. Brutal
D. Wild
Answer» B. Sweet
104.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
LENIENT

A. Strict
B. Solid
C. Forgiving
D. Stoic
Answer» B. Solid
105.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
CAPTIVITY

A. slavery
B. permission
C. freedom
D. limitation
Answer» D. limitation
106.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
INTANGIBLE

A. ethereal
B. concrete
C. insubstantial
D. abstract
Answer» C. insubstantial
107.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word
ARID

A. dry
B. fertile
C. barren
D. fallow
Answer» C. barren
108.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
MALLEABLE

A. teachable
B. intractable
C. manageable
D. pliable
Answer» C. manageable
109.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
NONCONFORMIST

A. conventional
B. practical
C. fashionable
D. nomad
Answer» B. practical
110.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
VANQUISH

A. vanish
B. varnish
C. surrender
D. trample
Answer» D. trample
111.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
VISIONARY

A. farsighted
B. regular
C. pragmatist
D. piety
Answer» D. piety
112.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
QUIESCENT

A. active
B. rough
C. quaint
D. queer
Answer» B. rough
113.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
QUERULOUS

A. strange
B. uncomplaining
C. answerable
D. stranger
Answer» C. answerable
114.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
INNOCUOUS

A. pernicious
B. fine
C. strong
D. hygienic
Answer» B. fine
115.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
MEANDER

A. determine
B. ramble
C. deputize
D. deduce
Answer» B. ramble
116.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
OVERT

A. inexplicable
B. ambiguous
C. concealed
D. manifest
Answer» D. manifest
117.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
LEVITY

A. gravity
B. jocularity
C. bounce
D. frivolity
Answer» B. jocularity
118.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
IGNITE

A. light
B. rekindle
C. extinguish
D. genuine
Answer» D. genuine
119.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
SPURIOUS

A. illegitimate
B. authentic
C. mysterious
D. dangerous
Answer» C. mysterious
120.

GULLIBLE

A. GULLIBLE
B. Incredulous
C. Fickle
D. Easy
Answer» B. Incredulous
121.

NIGGARDLY

A. NIGGARDLY
B. Frugal
C. Thrifty
D. Stingy
Answer» E.
122.

EXTRAVAGANCE

A. EXTRAVAGANCE
B. Luxury
C. Poverty
D. Economical
Answer» D. Economical
123.

SYNTHETIC

A. SYNTHETIC
B. Affable
C. Natural
D. Plastic
Answer» C. Natural
124.

COMIC

A. COMIC
B. Emotional
C. Tragic
D. Fearful
Answer» C. Tragic
125.

BASE

A. BASE
B. Climax
C. Height
D. Top
Answer» D. Top
126.

PERENNIAL

A. PERENNIAL
B. Frequent
C. Regular
D. Lasting
Answer» E.
127.

DOUBTFUL

A. DOUBTFUL
B. Famous
C. Certain
D. Fixed
Answer» C. Certain
128.

The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.

A. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country.
B. indefinite
C. vague
D. idealistic
Answer» D. idealistic
129.

The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.

A. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
B. passing
C. immemorial
D. forgetful
Answer» C. immemorial
130.

The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.

A. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
B. confused
C. closed
D. started
Answer» C. closed
131.

I was surprised at his stiff attitude.

A. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.
B. courteous
C. flexible
D. soft
Answer» C. flexible
132.

His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.

A. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
B. converse
C. pervert
D. covert
Answer» D. covert
133.

The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.

A. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.
B. unusual
C. front
D. upper
Answer» C. front
134.

It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.

A. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.
B. regressive
C. obstructive
D. retrograde
Answer» B. regressive
135.

He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.

A. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.
B. supervise
C. slacken
D. control
Answer» C. slacken
136.

You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man.

A. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man.
B. pride
C. insolence
D. arrogance
Answer» D. arrogance
137.

Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.

A. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.
B. invasion
C. entry
D. immigration
Answer» C. entry
138.

The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

A. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.
B. aggravate
C. create
D. defer
Answer» D. defer
139.

The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to research.

A. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to research.
B. disagreeable for
C. inconvenient for
D. unpleasant for
Answer» B. disagreeable for
140.

There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.

A. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
B. healthy
C. cheerful
D. insipid
Answer» C. cheerful
141.

In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.

A. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.
B. internal
C. spiritual
D. psychic
Answer» C. spiritual
142.

He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.

A. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.
B. easy
C. possible
D. feasible
Answer» D. feasible
143.

Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.

A. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
B. eagerness
C. weakness
D. indifference
Answer» D. indifference
144.

The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.

A. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.
B. pleasant
C. encouraging
D. auspicious
Answer» D. auspicious
145.

The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.

A. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.
B. wanting
C. willing
D. anxious
Answer» C. willing
146.

The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.

A. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
B. frightened
C. jolted
D. astonished
Answer» E.
147.

According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.

A. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities.
B. enmity
C. meanness
D. jealousy
Answer» C. meanness
148.

The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.

A. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
B. discarding
C. boarding
D. collecting
Answer» E.
149.

A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.

A. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
B. helpful
C. understanding
D. quiet
Answer» E.
150.

Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.

A. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
B. sincerity
C. animosity
D. curiosity
Answer» E.