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In the following question choose the word which is most nearly opposite to the underlined word.

The culprit was sentenced by the court.

• acquitted

• punished

• relieved

• pardoned

In the following question choose the word which is most nearly opposite to the underlined word.

Thrifty as he is, he can well afford to live within his means.

• careless

• instinctive

• sentimental

• extravagant

In the following question choose the word which is most nearly opposite to the underlined word.

Do not give him a responsible job, he is immature.

• thoughtful

• cautious

• calculating

• seasoned

In the following question choose the word which is most nearly opposite to the underlined word.

I was prepared to show my hand provided he agreed to do the same.

• to yield

• to shake hands

• to conceal my plan

• to lose my ground

In the following question choose the word which is most nearly opposite to the underlined word.

Akbar the great was a sagacious ruler.

• haughty

• cunning

• rude

• unwise

In the following question choose the word opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

John is always shabbily dressed.

• decently

• beautifully

• extravagantly

• scantily

In the following question choose the word opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

The new manager ofthe Bank is urbane in his manners.

• civilised

• slow

• rude

• foolish

In the following question choose the word opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

It is necessary to develop thrifty habits to be able to lead a comfortable life.

• expensive

• extravagant

• economical

• good

In the following question choose the word opposite in meaning of the underlined word.

Many people suffer because of pride.

• lowliness

• submission

• humility

• obedience

In the following sentence choose the word that is opposite in meaning of the bold word.

He concealed his thoughts very cleverly.

• emphasized

• expressed

• affirmed

• revealed