English Language Quiz For Bank Foundation 2023 -20th September

Directions (1-10): Pick out the words opposite or nearly so in the meaning of the given words.

Q1. CHURLISH

(a) Boorish

(b) Coarse

(c) Courteous

(d) Niggardly

(e) Modest

Q2. INGENUITY

(a) wrath

(b) indignation

(c) Futility

(d) Glossy

(e) creativity

Q3. FACSIMILE

(a) Reproduction

(b) Site

(c) Original

(d) Fact finding
(e) Engineered

Q4. IMPETUOSITY

(a) genus

(b) deliberate

(c) Exhort
(d) Incite
(e) grade

Q5. FELICITOUS

(a) Effeminate

(b) Canine

(c) Sensuous
(d) Notorious
(e) Inappropriate

Q6. FERVENT

(a) Fiery

(b) Arbour

(c) Poisonous

(d) Apathetic

(e) Original

Q7. REPUGNANCE

(a) Sonorous

(b) sapient
(c) Incision
(d) Divulge
(e) Antipathy

Q8. EMBELLISH

(a) Garnish

(b) Disfigure

(c) Adorn

(d) Disarm
(e) Perish

Q9. ESTRANGE

(a) Expedient

(b) Alienate
(c) Enigmatic
(d) serene
(e) Obnoxious

Q10. BESTIAL

(a) Least acceptable

(b) Unanimated

(c) apologetic

(d) Noble

(e) Extravagant

Solutions

S1. Ans.(c)

Sol. courteous is an antonym of Churlish.

Churlish means rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Courteous means polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

S2. Ans.(e)

Sol. Creativity is a synonym of Ingenuity.

Ingenuity means the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Creativity the skill and imagination to create new things

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol. Original is an antonym of Facsimile.

Facsimile means an exact copy, especially of written or printed material.

S4. Ans.(b)

Sol. Deliberate is an antonym of impetuosity.

Impetuosity means the fact of tending to act or do things quickly and without thinking carefully about the results

Deliberate means decided on as a result of careful thought

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. Inappropriate is an antonym of felicitous.

Felicitous means well-chosen or suited to the circumstances.

Inappropriate means not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation

S6. Ans.(d)

Sol. Apathetic is an antonym of fervent.

Fervent means having or displaying a passionate intensity.

Apathetic means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol. Antipathy is similar in meaning to repugnance

Repugnance means intense disgust.

Antipathy means a deep-seated feeling of aversion.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. Disfigure is an antonym of Embellish

Embellish means make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Disfigure means spoil the appearance of.

S9. Ans.(b)

Sol. Alienate is similar in meaning to estrange

Estrange means cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone.

Alienate mean to make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

S10. Ans.(d)

Sol. Noble is an antonym of bestial

Bestial means savagely cruel and depraved.

Noble belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.