Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Graduate Trainee Verbal Ability Access Bank Job
Question 51
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
UPBRAID :
UPBRAID :
‘Upbraid’ means to scold or criticise severely. The opposite is ‘laud,’ which means to praise. Since ‘laud’ was option E, it replaces D here as the fourth option.
Therefore, ‘laud’ directly contrasts with ‘upbraid.’
Therefore, ‘laud’ directly contrasts with ‘upbraid.’
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Question 52
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
PLENITUDE :
PLENITUDE :
‘Plenitude’ means abundance or completeness. The opposite is ‘scarcity,’ meaning lack or insufficiency of something.
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Question 53
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
SCURRILOUS :
SCURRILOUS :
‘Scurrilous’ means making or spreading scandalous claims or being grossly abusive. The opposite is ‘decent,’ meaning morally upright or proper in speech and behaviour.
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Question 54
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
FULMINATION :
FULMINATION :
‘Fulmination’ refers to a strong verbal attack or denunciation. The opposite is ‘praise,’ which means to express approval or admiration.
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Question 55
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
DISTEND :
DISTEND :
‘Distend’ means to swell or expand due to pressure. The opposite is ‘constrict,’ which means to tighten or make narrower.
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Question 56
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
TOUT :
TOUT :
‘Tout’ means to promote or praise enthusiastically. The opposite is ‘cast aspersions on,’ meaning to criticise or speak ill of something.
‘Misrepresent’ is related but not a direct antonym in this context.
‘Misrepresent’ is related but not a direct antonym in this context.
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Question 57
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
SQUALID :
SQUALID :
‘Squalid’ means extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect. Its opposite is ‘pristine,’ which means clean, fresh, and unspoiled.
‘Fervid’ and ‘florid’ are unrelated in meaning, while ‘extraneous’ means irrelevant.
‘Fervid’ and ‘florid’ are unrelated in meaning, while ‘extraneous’ means irrelevant.
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Question 58
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
SCOTCH :
SCOTCH :
‘Scotch’ means to put an end to or crush something (such as a rumour or plan). Its opposite is ‘encourage,’ meaning to support or promote the continuation of something.
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Question 59
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
PERFIDY :
PERFIDY :
‘Perfidy’ means deceitfulness or treachery — the act of betraying someone’s trust. The opposite is ‘loyalty,’ which means faithfulness or steadfast allegiance.
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Question 60
Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
OUTLANDISH :
OUTLANDISH :
‘Outlandish’ means bizarre or strikingly unconventional. Its opposite is ‘conventional,’ meaning traditional, normal, or following accepted standards.
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