GRE

GRE Antonym Questions

1) METTLE:

(A) adhoc
(B) perdition
(C) woe
(D) trepidation
(E) apathy

---

Answer: D is correct. Mettle means character or courage. The opposite is trepidation, which means fear.

2) ABRIDGE:

(A) distend
(B) assail
(C) unfetter
(D) enfeeble
(E) prove

---

Answer: A is correct. Abridge means to shorten. The opposite is distend, which means to swell or protrude.

3) FANATICISM:

(A) delusion
(B) fascism
(C) remorse
(D) cynicism
(E) indifference

---

Answer: E is correct. Fanaticism means overenthusiastic. The opposite is indifferent.

4) MUTABILITY:

(A) simplicity
(B) apprehension
(C) frailty
(D) maverick
(E) tenacity

---

Answer: E is correct. Mutability means changing. Tenacity is the opposite.

5) INEXORABLE:

(A) surrepitious
(B) tractable
(C) jaded
(D) ionoclast
(E) garish

---

Answer: B is correct. Inexorable means rigid or uncompromising. The opposite is tractable, or yielding.

6) UNCOUTH:

(A) urbane
(B) travail
(C) sentient
(D) prevaricate
(E) maladroit

---

Answer: A is correct. Uncouth means crude. The opposite is urbane, or sophisticated.

7) VOCIFERATE:

(A) turgid
(B) listen
(C) resurgent
(D) rapacity
(E) vilify

---

Answer: B is correct. Vociferate means to shout. The opposite is to listen or be silent.

DISPERSE:

(A) account for
(B) gather up
(C) apply to
(D) concentrate on
(E) take apart

---

Answer: B is correct. Disperse means to scatter. The opposite is to gather up.

9) VENERATE:

(A) detest
(B) disrespect
(C) renew
(D) uncover
(E) deserve

---

Answer: B is correct. Disperse means to scatter. The opposite is to gather up.

10) OBLIVIOUS:

(A) visible
(B) subtle
(C) active
(D) intelligent
(E) mindful

---

Answer: B is correct. Oblivious means unaware. The opposite is mindful.

Don't be the last one on the block to know about the latest employment opportunities. Keep yourself subscribed either by RSS or email below. We will deliver you all the latest news and if you wish you can unsubscribe any time

RSS:    Email:    

Also you could become a member of Careers-India Forums to get news on the hottest jobs and coolest education options in India

© 2007 Career Help & Jobs in India.