He hates these continual arguments with friend.

1. repeated
2. irrational
3. occasional
4. regular

Explanation

‘Continual’ means continuous or repetitive. Therefore, option (3) is nearly opposite to ‘continual’.

He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt.

1. charming
2. ugly
3. small
4. unnoticeable

Explanation

‘Conspicuous’ means easy to see or notice. Therefore, option (4) is nearly opposite to ‘conspicuous’.

Cumulatively, the effect of these drugs is  quite bad.

1. Individually
2. Obviously
3. Clearly
4. Collectively

Explanation

‘Cumulative’ means including everything or as a whole. Therefore, option (1) is nearly opposite to ‘cumulative’.

He is suffering from a severe cough.

1. violent
2. mild
3. bad
4. continuous

Explanation

‘Severe’ means harsh or serious. Therefore, option (2) is nearly opposite to ‘severe’.

He made a shrewd guess.

1.  clever
2. wild
3. incorrect
4. discriminating

Explanation

‘Shrewd’ means to be right or correct. Therefore, option (3) is nearly opposite to ‘shrewd’.

These are the main points of the preceding paragraph.

1. following
2. previous
3. first
4. last

Explanation

‘Preceding’ means happening or coming before in order. Following means next in order. Therefore, option (1) is nearly opposite to ‘preceding’.

He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.

1. occupied
2. inattentive
3. engaged
4. absent

Explanation

 ‘Engrossed’ means involved or attentive. Therefore, option (2) is nearly opposite to ‘engrossed’.

Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth gathering tactfully.

1. significant
2. small
3. unruly
4. noisy

Explanation

 ‘Mammoth’ means extremely large. Therefore, option (2) is nearly opposite to ‘mammoth’.

His timidity proved costly.

1. arrogance
2. boldness
3. skilfulness
4. cunning

Explanation

‘Timidity’ means being shy and nervous and ‘bold’ means being brave confident. Therefore, option (2) is nearly opposite to ‘timidity’.

I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.

1. rural
2. rude
3. irrational
4.  indifferent

Explanation

‘Urbane’ means confident and well-mannered and ‘rude’ means being impolite. Therefore, option (2) is nearly opposite to ‘urbane.’

He handled the machine with deft fingers.

1. delicate
2. sturdy
3. quick
4. clumsy

Explanation

 ‘Deft’ means skillful and quick. ‘Clumsy’ means doing something without skill. Therefore, option (4) is nearly opposite to ‘deft’.

By: Munesh Kumari