Directions (1-5): Choose the option which is the antonym of the word mentioned in the question.
Q1. Exhilaration
(a) lowness
(b) dejection
(c) lukewarm
(d) hostility
Q2. Irreverent
(a) reverent
(b) magnificent
(c) saintly
(d) insincere
Q3. Accelerate
(a) exempt
(b) defer
(c) hasten
(d) expel
Q4. Vigorous
(a) momentary
(b) emotional
(c) suppressed
(d) decrepit
Q5. Consecrate
(a) desist
(b) integrate
(c) desecrate
(d) confuse
Directions (6-15): The following idioms have four responses (A), (B), (C) and (D). Tick mark the response which gives the correct meaning of the idiom.
Q6. Out of the way
(a) far away
(b) not common
(c) out of sight
(d) envious
Q7. Up to the mark
(a) in the same level
(b) quite satisfactory
(c) influential
(d) in tune with
Q8. In the air
(a) prevalent
(b) lacking
(c) flying
(d) hovering
Q9. End in smoke
(a) catch fire
(b) come to nothing
(c) become smoky
(d) fruitful
Q10. Take to task
(a) remind
(b) reprove
(c) reject
(d) avoid
Q11. Smell a rat
(a) to suspect
(b) to chase
(c) inspire
(d) inhale foul smell
Q12. At the first blush
(a) in the prime of youth
(b) at first sight
(c) the first impression
(d) the pink colour
Q13. In black and white
(a) colourless
(b) in writing
(c) unconditional
(d) in angry mood
Q14. Stand in good stead
(a) enjoy
(b) attempt
(c) helping attitude
(d) prove useful
Q15. Changed colour
(a) changed attitude
(b) turned pale
(c) rejoiced
(d) looked fresh
Solutions
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.D
5.C
6.B
7.B
8.A
9.B
10.B
11.A
12.B
13.B
14.D
15.B
