Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Question 121
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
GERMINAL:
GERMINAL:
‘Germinal’ means in the early stage of development. The opposite of something that is just beginning is something that is ‘fully developed’. Hence, ‘fully developed’ expresses the opposite meaning of ‘germinal’.
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Question 122
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
GASCONADE:
GASCONADE:
‘Gasconade’ means boastfulness or extravagant boasting. The opposite of boastfulness is humility or modesty. Therefore, ‘modesty’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘gasconade’.
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Question 123
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
MIASMA:
MIASMA:
‘Miasma’ means an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere. The opposite would be a pleasant or fragrant smell. Therefore, ‘fragrant aroma’ best expresses the opposite meaning of ‘miasma’.
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Question 124
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
OPPORTUNIST:
OPPORTUNIST:
An ‘opportunist’ is someone who takes advantage of circumstances without regard for principles or ethics. The opposite is a ‘man of principle’, who acts according to moral values rather than convenience.
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Question 125
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
CENSURE:
CENSURE:
‘Censure’ means strong disapproval or criticism. The opposite of criticism is praise or commendation. ‘Encomium’ means a formal expression of praise, thus serving as the opposite of ‘censure’.
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Question 126
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
COMMODIOUS:
COMMODIOUS:
‘Commodious’ means spacious, comfortable, or roomy. The opposite is something tight or confined. Therefore, ‘cramped’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘commodious’.
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Question 127
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
EFFRONTERY:
EFFRONTERY:
‘Effrontery’ means shameless boldness or audacity. The opposite is modesty, which implies humility and lack of boldness. Hence, ‘modesty’ is the correct opposite.
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Question 128
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
OBSTREPEROUS:
OBSTREPEROUS:
‘Obstreperous’ means noisy, unruly, or difficult to control. The opposite is calm, peaceful, or quiet. Therefore, ‘quiet’ expresses the opposite meaning of ‘obstreperous’.
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Question 129
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
PACIFY:
PACIFY:
‘Pacify’ means to calm or soothe. The opposite would be to make angry, disturb, or agitate. Therefore, ‘agitated’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘pacify’.
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Question 130
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
AMBIGUOUS:
AMBIGUOUS:
‘Ambiguous’ means unclear or having multiple meanings. The opposite is something that is clear and easily understood. ‘Lucid’ means clear and intelligible, making it the best opposite of ‘ambiguous’.