Selecting words

(116) What is the synonym of “INAUSPICIOUS”?

• (a) Lucky
• (b) Unfavorable
• (c) Auspicious
• (d) Fortunate

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Unfavorable
“Inauspicious” and “unfavorable” both mean not conducive to success or good fortune.

(117) What is the antonym of “IMPARTIAL”?

• (a) Objective
• (b) Fair
• (c) Unbiased
• (d) Biased

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Biased
“Impartial” means not biased, so its antonym is “biased,” which means having a preference or favoring one side.

(118) Select the word that means “a person who is easily deceived or tricked”:

• (a) Cautious
• (b) Discerning
• (c) Astute
• (d) Gullible

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Gullible
“Gullible” describes a person who is easily deceived or tricked due to a lack of discernment.

(119) What is the synonym of “PRECISE”?

• (a) Vague
• (b) Ambiguous
• (c) Unclear
• (d) Accurate

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Accurate
“Precise” and “accurate” both mean exact or having a high degree of accuracy.

(120) What is the antonym of “VIGILANT”?

• (a) Watchful
• (b) Alert
• (c) Observant
• (d) Careless

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Careless
“Vigilant” means watchful and alert, so its antonym is “careless,” which means not paying attention or being inattentive.