Selecting words

(71) What is the antonym of “ASCEND”?

• (a) Descend
• (b) Fall
• (c) Rise
• (d) Climb

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Descend
“Ascend” means to go up or climb, so its antonym is “descend,” which means to go down.

(72) What is the synonym of “VORACIOUS”?

• (a) Content
• (b) Ravenous
• (c) Satisfied
• (d) Moderate

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Ravenous
“Voracious” and “ravenous” both describe someone or something extremely eager to consume food or information.

(73) What is the antonym of “ABUNDANT”?

• (a) Plentiful
• (b) Scarce
• (c) Bountiful
• (d) Copious

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Scarce
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities, so its antonym is “scarce,” which means in short supply or not plentiful.

(74) Select the word that means “to make a formal statement of regret for a wrongdoing”:

• (a) Celebrate
• (b) Praise
• (c) Honor
• (d) Apologize

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Apologize
To “apologize” is to make a formal statement of regret, often for a wrongdoing or offense.

(75) What is the synonym of “DIVERSE”?

• (a) Similar
• (b) Varied
• (c) Uniform
• (d) Identical

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Varied
“Diverse” and “varied” both describe a range of different types or elements.