Directions: Select the words or group of words that is most Opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word in capital letters.
crux
(A) meat
(B) meet
(C) exterior
(D) purport
The word "crux" refers to the central or most important point of an issue or a matter. The antonym (opposite in meaning) for "crux" is:
(C) Exterior
"Exterior" refers to the outer surface or part of something, contrasting with the central or core aspect represented by the term "crux."
Only the blood-stained road was a witness ___ his assassination.
(A) to
(B) of
(C) at
(D) on
There was no agreement ___ the great powers ___ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
(A) with; about
(B) in; for
(C) among; on
(D) between; about
The Indian magpie indulges ___ a long flight.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) in
(D) with
We traveled ____ a boat to reach Sri Lanka.
(A) about
(B) for
(C) on
(D) by
Lover of nature is called
(A) Autophile
(B) Green panther
(C) Dendrophile
(D) Petrichor
The following sentence contains which type of conjunction?
"She is not only a great singer but also an exceptional dancer."
(A) Phrasal
(B) Subordinating
(C) Correlative
(D) Coordinating
Generic is most similar in meaning to
(A) Branded
(B) Basic
(C) Trademarked
(D) Specific
Thre are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. During the celebration, many people display a set of ornamental dolls known as 'Hina' dolls.
B. Hinamatsuri is a celebration of the girls in Japan wishing them a bright future.
C. These royal-looking dolls are dressed in the clothing of the Heian period.
D. These dolls represent the Emperor, Empress, and other royal representatives.
(A) CDBA
(B) ACBD
(C) DBAC
(D) BADC
_ pompous he was an entertaining person.
(A) Though
(B) Never
(C) Despite
(D) Before
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