Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Question 131
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
MILITANT:
MILITANT:
‘Militant’ refers to someone aggressive in support of a cause. The opposite is peaceful or non-violent. Therefore, ‘pacific’, meaning peace-loving, best expresses the opposite meaning of ‘militant’.
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Question 132
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
MOTILITY:
MOTILITY:
‘Motility’ means the ability to move spontaneously and actively. The opposite is the lack of movement or stillness. Therefore, ‘static’ correctly expresses the opposite of ‘motility’.
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Question 133
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
SINUOUS:
SINUOUS:
‘Sinuous’ means having many curves or turns, winding in nature. The opposite is something straight or without deviation. Hence, ‘direct’ expresses the opposite meaning of ‘sinuous’.
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Question 134
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
PLUMB:
PLUMB:
‘Plumb’ refers to something vertical or exactly upright. The opposite is something lying flat or along the horizon. Therefore, ‘horizontal’ correctly expresses the opposite meaning of ‘plumb’.
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Question 135
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
SEGMENT:
SEGMENT:
The word 'segment' means to divide or separate something into parts. Its antonym would therefore express the idea of making something whole or undivided.
'Make whole' is the opposite of dividing into segments, hence it is the correct opposite in meaning.
'Make whole' is the opposite of dividing into segments, hence it is the correct opposite in meaning.
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Question 136
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
OSSIFY:
OSSIFY:
The word 'ossify' means to become rigid or inflexible, literally 'to turn into bone'. Its opposite would involve becoming adaptable or open to change.
'Transcend conventions' means to go beyond traditional or rigid rules, which contrasts with becoming rigid or fixed. Thus, the antonym of 'ossify' is 'transcend conventions'.
'Transcend conventions' means to go beyond traditional or rigid rules, which contrasts with becoming rigid or fixed. Thus, the antonym of 'ossify' is 'transcend conventions'.
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Question 137
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
RAVEL:
RAVEL:
'Ravel' means to tangle or unravel threads. The opposite would be to interlace or make things tidy and organised.
'Knit' means to weave or join threads together, which is the direct opposite of 'ravel'.
'Knit' means to weave or join threads together, which is the direct opposite of 'ravel'.
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Question 138
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
CALUMINATE:
CALUMINATE:
'Caluminate' means to make false and malicious statements about someone; to slander or defame.
'Vindicate' means to clear someone of blame or suspicion, which is the direct opposite of defaming them.
'Vindicate' means to clear someone of blame or suspicion, which is the direct opposite of defaming them.
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Question 139
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
TURPITUDE:
TURPITUDE:
'Turpitude' refers to wickedness or moral depravity. Its opposite would refer to integrity and moral uprightness.
'Probity' means integrity and honesty, making it the best antonym for 'turpitude'.
'Probity' means integrity and honesty, making it the best antonym for 'turpitude'.
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Question 140
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
INVECTIVE:
INVECTIVE:
'Invective' refers to abusive or insulting language. The opposite would therefore be language that praises or commends.
'Laudatory words' means expressions of praise, which are directly opposite to invective speech.
'Laudatory words' means expressions of praise, which are directly opposite to invective speech.
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