SECTION – 2 (Part 2)
Directions for questions
54 - 58: Select the most suitable antonym for the underlined word in the
sentences.
54. The arguments put forth by the speaker were
rather specious, but somehow he got away with them.
A. fallacious
B. unfeigned
C. obscure
D. pernicious
Explanatory Note:
'Specious' meaning something that can
mislead because it may seem right but is actually wrong is opposite to
'unfeigned' which means without pretence. Choice
(B)
55. The trends suggest that most of the new
members got themselves deregistered within 7-10 days of their joining due to
the exacting instructor.
A. insouciant
B. discourteous
C. grievous
D. fastidious
Explanatory Note:
'Exacting' which
means very demanding is opposite to 'insouciant' which means unconcerned or
casual. Choice
(A)
56. The congregation was awestruck at the sight of
the levitating saint.
A. gravitating
B. enchanting
C. captivating
D. vacillating
Explanatory Note:
'Levitating' which means rising (usually
in the air, without any visible means of support) is opposite to 'gravitating'
which means coming down to something that exerts an influence. Choice
(A)
57. By the time she could realize the gravity of
the situation she found herself ensnared in the labyrinth of
accusations.
A. seized
B. enmeshed
C. intrigued
D. released
Explanatory Note:
'Ensnared' which means caught in a trap
is opposite to 'released' which means set free. Choice
(D)
58. The sub-prime crisis has pushed millions of
people in the quagmire of financial indebtedness.
A. predicament
B. swamp
C. tranquillity
D. impasse
Explanatory Note:
'Quagmire' which means a troublesome
situation that one gets bogged down in is opposite to 'tranquility' which means
peace. Choice
(C)