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)