Question 1

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the best antonym of ‘‘PRELIMINARY’’; differentiate initial or preparatory stages from their definitive concluding counterpart.

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Given data Headword: preliminary — prior to the main event; preparatory. Options: Final, First, Secondary, Initial Concept/Approach The antonym should oppose the idea of a prior, preparatory phase with the ultimate concluding stage. Option analysis Final: last, conclusive; direct opposite. ✅First/Initial: synonyms or near-synonyms of preliminary. ❌Secondary: not primary; unrelated to before vs. concluding. ❌ Verification Sports: preliminary rounds vs. final match demonstrate the antonymy clearly. Final Answer Final

Question 2

Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the option opposite in meaning to ‘‘DEFIANCE’’; contrast open resistance and disobedience with compliant obedience for high-yield practice.

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Given data Term: defiance — open resistance; bold disobedience. Choices: Anxiety, Obedience, Suspicion, Dismay Concept/Approach We need the behavioral opposite: compliance and willingness to follow rules. Option analysis Obedience: compliance with orders or rules; direct antonym. ✅Anxiety/Suspicion/Dismay: emotional states, not opposites of defiance. ❌ Verification In disciplinary contexts, defiance of authority vs. obedience to authority forms a standard antonym pair. Final Answer Obedience

Question 3

Antonyms — Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘ENCOURAGE’’ (vocabulary and word-meaning for competitive English; identify the best antonym that conveys discouragement or the act of dissuasion).

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Given data Target word: ENCOURAGE Options: Dampen; Disapprove; Discourage; Warn Concept/Approach ‘‘Encourage’’ means to give support, confidence, or hope; to spur on or stimulate a person to act.The best antonym must express the sense of deterring, dissuading, or taking away confidence. Step-by-step reasoning Compare senses: Encourage (to urge on) ↔ Discourage (to deter or dissuade).‘‘Dampen’’ can mean reduce enthusiasm, but it is weaker and context-bound; it is not a strict lexical opposite.‘‘Disapprove’’ expresses a negative judgment, not necessarily active prevention of action.‘‘Warn’’ is to caution; it can coexist with encouragement or discouragement depending on context. Verification/Alternative Common antonym pairs listed in dictionaries: encourage ↔ discourage. Common pitfalls Choosing ‘‘Dampen’’ due to partial overlap with reducing enthusiasm; the accurate opposite of ‘‘encourage’’ is ‘‘discourage’’ because it directly reverses the act of urging. Final Answer The antonym of ‘‘ENCOURAGE’’ is Discourage.

Question 4

Antonyms — Identify the option that best expresses the opposite meaning of ‘‘LUCID’’ (clear, intelligible, and easily understood vs. unclear or obscure; exam-focused English vocabulary).

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Given data Word tested: LUCID Options: Glory; Noisy; Obscure; Distinct Concept/Approach ‘‘Lucid’’ describes language or explanations that are clear and easy to understand.The antonym must denote lack of clarity or being hard to understand. Step-by-step reasoning Lucid (clear) ↔ Obscure (unclear, not easily understood).‘‘Distinct’’ is a near-synonym of lucid (clear, unambiguous), not an opposite.‘‘Glory’’ and ‘‘Noisy’’ are semantically unrelated to clarity of expression. Verification/Alternative Standard antonym pair: lucid ↔ obscure in thesauri and test-prep materials. Common pitfalls Misreading ‘‘distinct’’ as an opposite due to test pressure; it actually reinforces clarity. Final Answer The opposite of ‘‘LUCID’’ is Obscure.

Question 5

Antonyms — Select the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘STRINGENT’’ (strict, severe, and rigorously enforced rules vs. flexible and easygoing; vocabulary for competitive exams).

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Given data Target word: STRINGENT Options: General; Vehement; Lenient; Magnanimous Concept/Approach ‘‘Stringent’’ describes rules or conditions that are very strict and must be followed closely.The opposite should indicate mildness, flexibility, or permissiveness in enforcement. Step-by-step reasoning Stringent (strict) ↔ Lenient (permissive, not strict).‘‘General’’ is non-specific, not antonymic.‘‘Vehement’’ refers to intensity of emotion; ‘‘Magnanimous’’ means generous—neither is the opposite of regulatory strictness. Verification/Alternative Common binary: stringent standards vs. lenient standards. Common pitfalls Overlooking domain: the term is about regulation/severity, not emotion (vehement) or generosity (magnanimous). Final Answer Antonym of ‘‘STRINGENT’’ is Lenient.

Question 6

Antonyms — Choose the option that is the best opposite in meaning to ‘‘MINOR’’ (lesser, small, or not serious vs. greater or principal; vocabulary check).

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Given data Word: MINOR Options: Big; Major; Tall; Heavy Concept/Approach In many contexts (issues, subjects, roles), ‘‘minor’’ contrasts directly with ‘‘major’’—a conventional pair in English. Step-by-step reasoning Minor (lesser) ↔ Major (greater/principal).‘‘Big’’, ‘‘Tall’’, and ‘‘Heavy’’ describe size/height/weight—not the categorical distinction used with ‘‘minor’’. Verification/Alternative Set phrases: minor/major issues; minor/major subjects; minor/major injuries. Common pitfalls Selecting ‘‘Big’’ due to size intuition rather than the established lexical pair minor–major. Final Answer The antonym is Major.

Question 7

Antonyms — Mark the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘REVEALED’’ (made known or disclosed vs. hidden or kept secret).

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Given data Keyword: REVEALED Options: Denied; Concealed; Ignored; Overlooked Concept/Approach To ‘‘reveal’’ is to make something known. The opposite is to hide it from view or knowledge. Step-by-step reasoning Revealed (disclosed) ↔ Concealed (hidden).‘‘Denied’’ = refused to accept/acknowledge; not the strict opposite of disclosure.‘‘Ignored/Overlooked’’ mean not paid attention to; they do not imply active hiding. Verification/Alternative Dictionary antonyms: reveal ↔ conceal. Common pitfalls Confusing non-acknowledgment (deny) with secrecy (conceal). Final Answer Opposite of ‘‘REVEALED’’ is Concealed.

Question 8

Antonyms — Identify the best opposite of ‘‘ESSENTIAL’’ (absolutely necessary, indispensable vs. additional/superfluous; nuanced vocabulary selection).

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Given data Prompt word: ESSENTIAL Options: Extra; Noughts; Minors; Trivial Concept/Approach ‘‘Essential’’ means absolutely necessary or indispensable.Among the offered choices, the cleanest antonymal contrast is to something not necessary—i.e., additional or superfluous. Step-by-step reasoning Extra (additional/superfluous) stands opposite to ‘‘essential’’ (indispensable).‘‘Trivial’’ means of little importance; while often contrasted with ‘‘essential’’, it is not a direct antonym in all contexts.‘‘Noughts’’ (zeros) and ‘‘Minors’’ (lesser/underage) are contextually irrelevant. Verification/Alternative Common contrasts: essential vs. nonessential/extra/optional in policy and procurement language. Common pitfalls Choosing ‘‘Trivial’’ due to importance nuance; the tighter lexical opposite here is ‘‘Extra’’ = not required/added on. Final Answer Antonym for ‘‘ESSENTIAL’’ is Extra.

Question 9

Antonyms — Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘HYPOCRITICAL’’ (insincere, feigning virtue vs. honest and genuine; exam vocabulary).

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Given data Word: HYPOCRITICAL Options: Gentle; Sincere; Amiable; Dependable Concept/Approach ‘‘Hypocritical’’ refers to pretending to have higher standards or beliefs than is the case; insincere.The antonym should denote genuineness and honesty. Step-by-step reasoning Hypocritical (insincere) ↔ Sincere (genuine, honest).‘‘Gentle’’ relates to temperament; ‘‘Amiable’’ to friendliness; ‘‘Dependable’’ to reliability—none directly oppose hypocrisy. Verification/Alternative Lexical pair: hypocritical vs. sincere is standard. Common pitfalls Selecting character-trait positives (amiable, dependable) that are not antonyms of insincerity. Final Answer Opposite of ‘‘HYPOCRITICAL’’ is Sincere.

Question 10

Antonyms — Identify the option that best expresses the opposite of ‘‘FICKLE’’ (capricious, changeable vs. firm and steady; vocabulary and word usage).

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Given data Test word: FICKLE Options: Courageous; Sincere; Steadfast; Humble Concept/Approach ‘‘Fickle’’ describes someone who changes frequently, lacking constancy.The opposite should capture firmness, constancy, and reliability. Step-by-step reasoning Fickle (inconstant) ↔ Steadfast (firm and unwavering).‘‘Courageous’’ relates to bravery; ‘‘Sincere’’ to honesty; ‘‘Humble’’ to modesty—none reverse changeability. Verification/Alternative Common antonym pair: fickle vs. steadfast/steady/constant. Common pitfalls Confusing moral/virtue words with the stability–variability axis tested here. Final Answer Antonym is Steadfast.

Question 11

History abounds in instances of courage.

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lacks

Question 12

The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.

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civilized

Question 13

The members thought that the task was feasible.

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impractical

Question 14

crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.

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triumphant

Question 15

Feasibility of the project is under study.

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impracticability

Question 16

The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night.

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intermittent

Question 17

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

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entry

Question 18

Many people try to resist reforms in the society.

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welcome

Question 19

Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.

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relevant

Question 20

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

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willing

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