ANTONYMS — PRACTICE SET-4 — SOLVED

1. Urban
A) Rustic B) Rural
C) Civil D) Foreign

2. Anxious
A) Crafty B) Light
C) Carefree D) Careless

3. Vague
A) Unclear B) Sharp
C) Precise D) Actual

4. Zeal
A) Interest B) Apathy
C) Carelessness D) Hatred

5. Permanent
A) Long B) Short
C) Durable D) Temporary

6. Unscrupulous
A) Conscientious B) Dedicated
C) Single-minded D) Superfluous

7. Embellish
A) Dishonour B) Demolish
C) Spoil D) Suffice

8. Audacious
A) Cautious B) Timid
C) Good D) Proud

9. Ingest
A) Lead B) Disgorge
C) Dismiss D) Display

10. Orderly
A) Unclear B) Valueless
C) Chaotic D) Incomplete

ANSWER KEY

Solution with explanation

1. Option ‘B’ (Rural). RURAL = Rural places are far away from large towns or cities; e.g.

These plants have a tendency to grow in the more rural areas.

3. Option ‘C’ (Precise). PRECISE = exact and accurate; e.g.

We don’t know the precise details of the story yet.

4. Option ‘B’ (Apathy). APATHY = absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting

6. Option ‘A’ (Conscientious). CONSCIENTIOUS = someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly; e.g.

Jubina was still struggling to be a conscientious and dedicated mother.

8. Option ‘B’ (Timid). TIMID = shy and nervous; without much confidence; easily frightened;

e.g. My dog is a little timid – especially around other dogs.

10. Option ‘C’ (Chaotic). CHAOTIC = something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and  confusion; e.g.

My own house feels as chaotic as a bus terminal.

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