Selecting words

(41) What is the antonym of “FORSAKE”?

• (a) Abandon
• (b) Desert
• (c) Neglect
• (d) Embrace

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Embrace
“Forsake” means to abandon or desert, so its antonym is “embrace,” which means to accept or welcome with open arms.

(42) What is the synonym of “PERSISTENT”?

• (a) Fleeting
• (b) Tenacious
• (c) Ephemeral
• (d) Momentary

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) Tenacious
“Persistent” and “tenacious” both describe someone or something that is determined and keeps going despite obstacles.

(43) What is the antonym of “VERACIOUS”?

• (a) False
• (b) Untrue
• (c) Dishonest
• (d) Truthful

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Dishonest
“Veracious” means truthful, so its antonym is “dishonest,” which means not truthful or deceitful.

(44) Select the word that means “to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly”:

• (a) Criticize
• (b) Oppose
• (c) Denounce
• (d) Advocate

Answer

Correct Answer: (d) Advocate
To “advocate” means to speak or write in favor of, support, or recommend publicly, often for a cause or an idea.

(45) What is the synonym of “INAUGURATE”?

• (a) Conclude
• (b) Terminate
• (c) Commence
• (d) Finalize

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Commence
“Inaugurate” and “commence” both mean to begin or start something, often with a formal ceremony or event.