21).

Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

Ashok was a magnanimous king

A). Small

B). Petty

C). Kind

D). Majestic

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Correct Answer: Petty

Magnanimous means kind and petty is antonym here

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22). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

Mala is always defiant in her behaviour

A). Obedient

B). Rebellious

C). Meek

D). Friendly

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Correct Answer: Obedient

Defiant means rebellious obedient is the opposite

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23). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

I find his views repugnant.

A). Amiable

B). Repulsive

C). Amoral

D). Apolitical
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Correct Answer: Amiable

Repugnant means unfriendly and friendly is the correct antonym

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24). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

His partners felt that it was a viable business proposition.

A). Enviable

B). Unenviable

C). Inviolable

D). Impracticable

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Correct Answer: Impracticable

Viable means that can be done. Impracticable is the opposite.

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25). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

The usual adulation of officers must end.

A). Back-sitting

B). Condemnation

C). Flattery

D). Praise

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Correct Answer: Back-sitting

Adulation means admiration and praise. Back-sitting is the correct antonym.

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26). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

There is an obscure cave on the other side of the hill.
 A). Well-known

B). Infamous

C). Notorious

D). Admired

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Correct Answer: Well-known

Obscure means 'not well known'. Well-known is its antonym.

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27). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

Her impetuous behaviour was attributed to her upbringing

A). Rash

B). Poised

C). Sluggish

D). Aggressive

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Correct Answer: Poised

Impetuous means impulsive or rash. Poised is calm and confident.

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28). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

All the measures will augment employment

A). Diminish

B). Circumscribe

C). Restrain

D). Constrain

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Correct Answer: Diminish
 Augment means increase the size and value. Diminish means becoming smaller

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29). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

The two friends were distinct in everything; dress, manners, hair-style and food-habits.

A). Opposite

B). Different

C). Uniform

D). Similar

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Correct Answer: Similar

Distinct means difference. Similar is antonym.

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30). Find the correct antonym for the highlighted word 

The man at the gate had a forbidding appearance.

A). Handsome

B). Lenient

C). Filthy

D). Mild

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Correct Answer: Mild

Forbidding is seeming, unfriendly. Mild means kind and gentle.