1. Fill in the blank with the most suitable word:
The scientist’s ______ research changed the world’s understanding of physics.
a) Inconsequential
b) Groundbreaking
c) Irrelevant
d) Negligible
b) Groundbreaking
c) Irrelevant
d) Negligible
Answer: b) Groundbreaking
Explanation: “Groundbreaking” means innovative or revolutionary.
Explanation: “Groundbreaking” means innovative or revolutionary.
2. Choose the synonym for “Amiable”:
a) Hostile
b) Friendly
c) Rude
d) Stubborn
b) Friendly
c) Rude
d) Stubborn
Answer: b) Friendly
Explanation: “Amiable” means pleasant and friendly.
Explanation: “Amiable” means pleasant and friendly.
3. Identify the antonym for “Hasty”:
a) Quick
b) Slow
c) Rash
d) Impulsive
b) Slow
c) Rash
d) Impulsive
Answer: b) Slow
Explanation: “Hasty” means done quickly. Its opposite is “slow.”
Explanation: “Hasty” means done quickly. Its opposite is “slow.”
4. Choose the correct meaning of “Imminent”:
a) Distant
b) Immediate
c) Unlikely
d) Past
b) Immediate
c) Unlikely
d) Past
Answer: b) Immediate
Explanation: “Imminent” means about to happen.
Explanation: “Imminent” means about to happen.
5. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
The politician’s ______ speech swayed the voters.
The politician’s ______ speech swayed the voters.
a) Eloquent
b) Inarticulate
c) Dull
d) Mundane
b) Inarticulate
c) Dull
d) Mundane
Answer: a) Eloquent
Explanation: “Eloquent” means persuasive and expressive.
Explanation: “Eloquent” means persuasive and expressive.
6. Select the synonym for “Meticulous”:
a) Careless
b) Detailed
c) Rushed
d) Negligent
b) Detailed
c) Rushed
d) Negligent
Answer: b) Detailed
Explanation: “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail.
Explanation: “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail.
7. Identify the antonym for “Docile”:
a) Submissive
b) Obedient
c) Rebellious
d) Calm
b) Obedient
c) Rebellious
d) Calm
Answer: c) Rebellious
Explanation: “Docile” means submissive. Its opposite is “rebellious.”
Explanation: “Docile” means submissive. Its opposite is “rebellious.”
8. Choose the correct meaning of “Plausible”:
a) Impossible
b) Believable
c) Illogical
d) Unlikely
b) Believable
c) Illogical
d) Unlikely
Answer: b) Believable
Explanation: “Plausible” means appearing reasonable or probable.
Explanation: “Plausible” means appearing reasonable or probable.
9. Fill in the blank with the correct word:
The witness’s account was ______, leading to doubts about the case.
a) Consistent
b) Contradictory
c) Reliable
d) Accurate
b) Contradictory
c) Reliable
d) Accurate
Answer: b) Contradictory
Explanation: “Contradictory” means conflicting or inconsistent.
Explanation: “Contradictory” means conflicting or inconsistent.
10. Choose the synonym for “Alleviate”:
a) Worsen
b) Relieve
c) Aggravate
d) Intensify
b) Relieve
c) Aggravate
d) Intensify
Answer: b) Relieve
Explanation: “Alleviate” means to make a problem less severe.
Explanation: “Alleviate” means to make a problem less severe.
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