Selecting words

(76) What is the antonym of “PERSISTENT”?

• (a) Tenacious
• (b) Unyielding
• (c) Inconstant
• (d) Determined

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Inconstant
“Persistent” describes someone who continues to do something despite difficulties, so its antonym is “inconstant,” which means lacking consistency or being changeable.

(77) What is the synonym of “RESILIENT”?

• (a) Fragile
• (b) Elastic
• (c) Rigid
• (d) Brittle

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Elastic
“Resilient” and “elastic” both describe something that is able to return to its original shape or recover quickly after being stretched or compressed.

(78) What is the antonym of “ABATE”?

• (a) Decrease
• (b) Subside
• (c) Diminish
• (d) Intensify

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Intensify
“Abate” means to become less intense or decrease, so its antonym is “intensify,” which means to become more intense or increase.

(79) Select the word that means “the state of being calm and composed”:

• (a) Serenity
• (b) Turbulence
• (c) Agitation
• (d) Disquiet

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Serenity
“Serenity” refers to the state of being calm, peaceful, and composed.

(80) What is the synonym of “CONCEDE”?

• (a) Withhold
• (b) Deny
• (c) Refuse
• (d) Admit

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Admit
“Concede” and “admit” both mean to acknowledge the truth or yield a point in an argument or discussion.