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Choose the antonym of “Abundant”.
A. Scarce
B. Ample
C. Sufficient
D. Plentiful
Correct Answer: A
Abundant means available in large quantity; scarce means insufficient or rare.
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Choose the antonym of 'expand'.
A. Extend
B. Enlarge
C. Contract
D. Spread
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because extend is similar to expand. B: Wrong because enlarge is similar to expand. C: Correct because contract means become smaller, the opposite of expand. D: Wrong because spread is also close to expand.
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Choose the antonym of 'scarce'.
A. Rare
B. Limited
C. Plentiful
D. Insufficient
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because rare is similar to scarce. B: Wrong because limited is similar in meaning to scarce. C: Correct because plentiful means available in large quantity, opposite of scarce. D: Wrong because insufficient is also close to scarce.
Precis & Composition
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Opposite of "Scarce":
A. Rare
B. Limited
C. Abundant
D. Few
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: C. Abundant
Fact Check: Scarce means insufficient; abundant means plentiful.
A. Rare is not correct because it does not give the closest opposite meaning required in this sentence; the best antonym is Abundant.
B. Limited is not correct because it does not give the closest opposite meaning required in this sentence; the best antonym is Abundant.
C. Correct — Abundant is right because Scarce means insufficient; abundant means plentiful.
D. Few is not correct because it does not give the closest opposite meaning required in this sentence; the best antonym is Abundant.
Precis & Composition
Antonyms
Antonym of "Victory" is:
A. Success
B. Achievement
C. Defeat
D. Triumph
Correct Answer: C
Victory means winning; defeat means losing.
Precis & Composition
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Antonym of "Generous" is:
A. Kind
B. Selfish
C. Helpful
D. Noble
Correct Answer: B
Generous means willing to give; selfish is the opposite.
Precis & Composition
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Antonym of "Expand" is:
A. Increase
B. Extend
C. Enlarge
D. Contract
Correct Answer: D
Contract means to shrink or reduce.
Precis & Composition
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Antonym of "Brave" is:
A. Courageous
B. Heroic
C. Cowardly
D. Fearless
Correct Answer: C
Brave means courageous; cowardly is the opposite.
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Antonym of "Ancient" is:
A. Old
B. Historic
C. Modern
D. Traditional
Correct Answer: C
Ancient means very old; modern is its opposite.
Precis & Composition
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My uncle was so chagrined that he avoided mentioning the incident. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Frustarted
B. Abased
C. Annoyed
D. Tired
Precis & Composition
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We must not take his facetious remarks very seriously. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Amusing
B. Critical
C. Casual
D. Flippantly Humorous
Precis & Composition
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The tinned food that we bought in the way was all tainted and spoiled. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Canned
B. Rotten
C. Adulterated
D. Noxious
Precis & Composition
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War was not the only inevitable means to decide that dispute. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Indefinite
B. Imminenent
C. Unavoidable
D. Improbable
Precis & Composition
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The story begain in an eerie situation. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Dangerous
B. Thrilling
C. Wonderful
D. Strange
Precis & Composition
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Wisdom seems to have got lost in a welter of knowledge. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Confusion
B. Height
C. Clarity
D. Sacrifice
Precis & Composition
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The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Subtle
B. Clear
C. Quick
D. Lively
Precis & Composition
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A reliable friend is the gift of God. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Helpful
B. Dependable
C. Honest
D. TRUE
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The comely young girl proved to be a good receptionist. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Inexperienced
B. Unattractive
C. Gloomy
D. Depressed
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Should I communicate the date of the meeting to all the members? Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Yield
B. Conceal
C. Refrain
D. Withhold
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His interpretation of the poem is superficial. Select the word or phrase that is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase.
A. Mystical
B. Profound
C. Difficult
D. Mysterious