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    In the following questions, a word is given at the top. From the given answer choices, select an appropriate antonym for this word.

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Question 1
Florid:
A
Weak
B
Pale
C
Monotonous
D
Ugly
Question 1 Explanation: 
Florid means having red or flushed compression . Being Weak is lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy. Pale means light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment. Monotonous means dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. Ugly means being unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Question 2
VERIFY:
A
Sanctity
B
Reverence
C
Falsehood
D
Rarity
Question 2 Explanation: 
To verify is to validate the legitimacy of a fact or a document. Sanctity is the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. Reverence is having deep respect for someone or something. Falsehood is a statement that distorts or suppresses the truth, in order to deceive Rarity is the state or quality of being rare.
Question 3
Precision:
A
Vagueness
B
Dullness
C
Unfairness
D
Unwillingness
Question 3 Explanation: 
Precision means the state of being exact or accurate is defined as precision. Vagueness is lack of certainty or distinctness; lack of preciseness. Dullness means lack of brightness, vividness, or sheen. Unfairness is lack of equality or justice. Unwillingness means the quality or state of being unwilling to do something; reluctance.
Question 4
Fiery:
A
Unexcitable
B
Enduring
C
Dispassionate
D
Subdued
Question 4 Explanation: 
Fiery means having a passionate and quick-tempered nature. Unexcitable means incapable of being stirred or energized. Enduring means lasting over a period of time; durable. Dispassionate is a person who is not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. Subdues mean to be quiet or depressed.
Question 5
MEANDERING:
A
Sliding
B
Sloping
C
Strained
D
Straight
Question 5 Explanation: 
To meander is to follow an indirect route or course, especially one with a series of twists and turns. Sliding is to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it. Sloping means inclined from a horizontal or vertical line. Strained is to show signs of nervous tension or tiredness. Straight is extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.
Question 6
JETTISON:
A
Assert
B
Reward
C
Preserve
D
Consent
E
Retain
Question 6 Explanation: 
The act of discarding or abandoning something such as an idea or project is defined as Jettison. Assert is to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. Reward is something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. Preserve is to maintain something in its original or existing state. Consent is to give permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. Retain is to not abolish or alter; maintain.
Question 7
AMELIORATE:
A
Improve
B
Depend
C
Soften
D
Worsen
Question 7 Explanation: 
To ameliorate is to make something better, or improve. To improve is to make or become better. Depend is to be able to trust; rely on. Soften is to make something or become less severe. Worsen is a more serious or unpleasant event or situation.
Question 8
GROTESQUE:
A
Normal
B
odd
C
whimsical
D
sinful
Question 8 Explanation: 
Grotesque is to used to describe objects that are strange, or disturbing in nature. Normal is something conforming to a standard; usual, typical. Odd means different to what is usual or expected; strange. Whimsical is behaving in a playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. Sinful is being wicked and immoral; committing or characterized by the committing of sins; highly reprehensible.
Question 9
DEVIOUS:
A
Above board
B
obvious
C
simple
D
superficial
Question 9 Explanation: 
Devious is something that is not straightforward, sincere, or someone who is not honest about intentions or motives Above board means legitimate, honest, and open. Obvious means easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. Simple is something easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Superficial is something appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely.
Question 10
EVANESCENT:
A
Imminent
B
Permanent
C
Pervasive
D
Immanent
Question 10 Explanation: 
Evanescent is something that disappears only after a short while and is soon forgotten. Imminent is something about to happen. Permanent is lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Pervasive is something that spread widely throughout an area or a group of people. Immanent is existing or operating within; inherent.
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