Selecting words

(1) Select the word that is the exact OPPOSITE of “PROSPEROUS”:

• (a) Wealthy
• (b) Thriving
• (c) Flourishing
• (d) Impoverished

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Impoverished
While “prosperous” refers to someone who is successful, especially financially, “impoverished” refers to someone who is poor.

(2) The antonym of “COPIOUS” is:

• (a) Abundant
• (b) Plentiful
• (c) Sparse
• (d) Generous

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Sparse
“Copious” means in large quantities, whereas “sparse” means thinly dispersed or scattered, which is the opposite in terms of quantity.

(3) What is the antonym of “EFFICACIOUS”?

• (a) Effective
• (b) Potent
• (c) Ineffective
• (d) Powerful

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Ineffective
“Efficacious” means having the power to produce a desired effect, which is the opposite of “ineffective,” meaning not producing any or the desired effect.

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(4) Choose the word that best fits the blank in the sentence:
“The detective was known for his ________ in solving complex cases.”

• (a) Incompetence
• (b) Ambiguity
• (c) Confusion
• (d) Proficiency

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Proficiency
The word “proficiency” in the blank implies that the detective is highly skilled and capable of solving complex cases.

(5) Which of the following words is an antonym of “HARMONY”?

• (a) Agreement
• (b) Accord
• (c) Discord
• (d) Concord

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Discord
“Harmony” suggests agreement and peace, while “discord” implies disagreement and conflict.