CET Synonyms and Antonyms Questions with Solutions – Page 12
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Select the correct synonym of the given word. (Reprisal)

- Indulgence
- Retribution
- Expanse
- Reluctance
- Cautious
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Answer: B. Retribution
Select the closest meaning of condescended in this sentence:
The manager condescended to explain the simplest task, speaking as though the staff were children.
The manager condescended to explain the simplest task, speaking as though the staff were children.

- Spoke mysteriously
- Laughed with delight
- Showed gratitude
- Adopted a patronising attitude
- Failed to understand
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Answer: D. Adopted a patronising attitude
Choose the meaning of axiom.
- Scenic
- Flashy
- A statement accepted as a starting point for reasoning
- Subtle
- Dark
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Answer: C. A statement accepted as a starting point for reasoning
Select the correct antonym of the given word. (Repudiate)

- Accept
- Abandon
- Decline
- Modest
- Orient
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Answer: A. Accept
Select the correct antonym of the given word. (Remonstrate)

- Dictate
- Neglect
- Endorse
- Strengthen
- Abandon
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Answer: C. Endorse