Selecting words

(61) What is the antonym of “PLETHORA”?

• (a) Abundance
• (b) Excess
• (c) Scarcity
• (d) Overflow

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Scarcity
“Plethora” means an excess or abundance of something, so its antonym is “scarcity,” which means a lack or shortage of something.

(62) What is the synonym of “INNOCUOUS”?

• (a) Harmful
• (b) Dangerous
• (c) Safe
• (d) Risky

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Safe
“Innocuous” and “safe” both mean not harmful or unlikely to cause injury or damage.

(63) What is the antonym of “REVERE”?

• (a) Admire
• (b) Respect
• (c) Despise
• (d) Honor

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Despise
“Revere” means to deeply respect and honor, so its antonym is “despise,” which means to strongly dislike or look down upon.

(64) Select the word that means “to make something clear or easy to understand”:

• (a) Complicate
• (b) Confuse
• (c) Obscure
• (d) Clarify

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Clarify
To “clarify” is to make something clear or easy to understand by providing additional information or explanations.

(65) What is the synonym of “ASSERTIVE”?

• (a) Shy
• (b) Confident
• (c) Timid
• (d) Reserved

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Confident
“Assertive” and “confident” both describe someone who expresses themselves with self-assurance and determination.