Choose the word nearest in meaning from the italicised part.

1. His lascivious habits brought him nothing but bad name.
a. Vicious b. Lustful c. Erotic d. Treacherous

2. The antidote to these problems is hard to find.
a. Result of b. Cause for c. Consequence of d. Remedy for

3. Sporadic rise in his temperature caused us much worry.
a. Scattered b. Irregular c. Irksome d. Frequent

4. I don’t see why he should be so obsequious to his brother just because the latter is rich.
a. Unfriendly b. Unusually kind c. Offensive d. Excessively respectful

5. In so far as his research is concerned , he is very much meticulous.
a. Alert to improved techniques
b. Slovenly and inexact
c. Careful of small things
d. Erratic and unpredictable

Ans: 1. B 2. D 3. B 4.D 5. C



Choose the word opposite in meaning from the italicised part.

1. His parsimonious habits are known to all his friends.
a. Plentiful b. Lavish c. Luxuriant d. Ample

2. There was no altruistic motive that prompted him to help her.
a. Selfish b. Inhuman c. Brutal d. Wicked

3. His friends liked everything about him except his frugality.
a. Punctuality b. Shabbiness c. Extravagance d. Short temper

4. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
a. Heavy b. Unsavoury c. Tasty d. Nice

5. His was a sulky disposition.
a. Kind b. Loving c. Cheerful d. Mild

Ans :- 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C