Selecting words

(46) What is the antonym of “CONFIRM”?

• (a) Verify
• (b) Authenticate
• (c) Refute
• (d) Corroborate

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Refute
To “refute” is to prove something to be false or incorrect, which is the opposite of “confirm,” which means to establish the truth or correctness of something.

(47) What is the synonym of “REPUDIATE”?

• (a) Accept
• (b) Reject
• (c) Embrace
• (d) Acknowledge

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Reject
“Repudiate” and “reject” both mean to refuse to accept, acknowledge, or support something.

(48) What is the antonym of “INEBRIATED”?

• (a) Sober
• (b) Drunk
• (c) Tipsy
• (d) Intoxicated

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Sober
“Inebriated” means intoxicated or drunk, so its antonym is “sober,” which means not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

(49) Select the word that means “to express strong disapproval of; condemn openly”:

• (a) Approve
• (b) Compliment
• (c) Praise
• (d) Condemn

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Condemn
To “condemn” is to express strong disapproval of something and openly criticize or denounce it.

(50) What is the synonym of “DETRIMENTAL”?

• (a) Beneficial
• (b) Harmful
• (c) Advantageous
• (d) Favorable

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Harmful
“Detrimental” and “harmful” both describe something that causes harm or damage.