In the following questions a word/phrase is given followed by five alternatives. Select the alternative that conveys the same meaning OR opposite meaning as the word/phrase given.
1. BUOYANT
(a) childlike
b) sturdy
(c) brisk
(d) light-hearted
(e) Jovial
(1) A and B, (2) A and D, (3) B and E, (4) A and E, (5)D and E
Explanation
Answer (5) Synonyms
2. Pensive
(a) oppressed
(b)meditative
(c) thoughtful
(d) happy
(e) contemplative
(1) B and C, (2) B,C and E (3) C and E (4) C only, (5) B,D and E
Explanation
Ans.(2) Synonyms.
3. Reverie
(a) pelimpsest
(b) phantom
(c) daydream
(d) curio
(e) fantasy
(1) All the above, (2) Only C, (3) A and E, (4) C and E, (5) A,C and E
Explanation
Ans.(4) Synonyms
4. Luminous
(a) Clear
(b) Dim
(c) Brittle
(d) Clever
(e) Dark
(1) B and E, (2) B only, (3) C and E, (4) C and B, (5) A and E
Explanation
Ans.(1) Antonyms.
5. PASSIONATE
(a) turbulent
(b) Halt-hearted
(c) venomous
(d) onerous
(e) alluring
(1) C only, (2) A and B, (3) A only, (4) E only, (5) None of these
Explanation
Ans.(2) Antonyms
