Selecting words

(21) Choose the word that is the opposite of “MALLEABLE”:

• (a) Flexible
• (b) Adaptable
• (c) Pliable
• (d) Rigid

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Rigid
“Malleable” refers to something that is easily shaped or molded, so its opposite is “rigid,” which means stiff and not easily bent.

(22) What is the synonym of “VORTEX”?

• (a) Cyclone
• (b) Whirlpool
• (c) Tornado
• (d) Hurricane

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Whirlpool
A “vortex” and a “whirlpool” both refer to a swirling mass or spiral motion of fluid, making them synonymous.

(23) What is the antonym of “DEMEAN”?

• (a) Elevate
• (b) Respect
• (c) Honor
• (d) Humiliate

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) Elevate
“Demean” means to lower in dignity or degrade, so its antonym is “elevate,” which means to raise or uplift.

(24) Select the word that means “to make amends for a wrongdoing”:

• (a) Redeem
• (b) Condemn
• (c) Acquit
• (d) Atone

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Atone
To “atone” means to make amends or make up for a wrongdoing or a sin.

(25) What is the synonym of “OSTENTATIOUS”?

• (a) Modest
• (b) Simple
• (c) Showy
• (d) Unpretentious

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Showy
“Ostentatious” describes something that is excessively showy or extravagant, making “showy” a synonym.