Selecting words

(51) What is the antonym of “INCESSANT”?

• (a) Occasional
• (b) Intermittent
• (c) Periodic
• (d) Stopped

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Stopped
“Incessant” means continuing without interruption, so its antonym is “stopped,” meaning not continuing or halted.

(52) What is the synonym of “ELOQUENT”?

• (a) Mute
• (b) Articulate
• (c) Inarticulate
• (d) Rambling

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Articulate
“Eloquent” and “articulate” both describe someone who can express themselves fluently and persuasively.

(53) What is the antonym of “PRECISE”?

• (a) Accurate
• (b) Exact
• (c) Specific
• (d) Inaccurate

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Inaccurate
“Precise” means exact and accurate, so its antonym is “inaccurate,” which means not exact or not accurate.

(54) Select the word that means “to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm”:

• (a) Encourage
• (b) Support
• (c) Motivate
• (d) Dishearten

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Dishearten
To “dishearten” is to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm, often by discouraging or disappointing them.

(55) What is the synonym of “ACCLAIM”?

• (a) Denounce
• (b) Condemn
• (c) Praise
• (d) Criticize

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Praise
“Acclaim” and “praise” both mean to express approval, admiration, or applause for someone or something.