Directions: Each of the following main words in capital letters are followed by four words. Select the word that is furthest (opposite) in meaning to the main word.
1. FORBEARANCE
(a) patience
(b) self-control
(c) intolerance
(d) preference
2. SYNCHRONOUS
(a) not in working order
(b) not in phase
(c) without problems
(d) without permission
3. PALTRY
(a) obsolete
(b) cautious
(c) random
(d) plentiful
4. PROPENSITY
(a) disinclination
(b) forecast
(c) stagnation
(d) restlessness
5. IMPROMPTU
(a) rehearsed
(b) foolish
(c) appropriate
(d) vast
6. CHIMERICAL
(a) fearful
(b) breathtaking
(c) serene
(d) practical idea
7. LACONIC
(a) uncivilised
(b) talkative
(c) erudite
(d) livid
8. NADIR
(a) modernity
(b) zenith
(c) liberty
(d) progress
9. TIMOROUS
(a) trembling
(b) cowardly
(c) bright
(d) bold
10. LOQUACIOUS
(a) talkative
(b) taciturn
(c) diffident
(d) bashful
11. SENILE
(a) suspicious
(b) mentally alert
(c) corrupt
(d) affluent
12. ACCOLADE
(a) contenance
(b) vulgar
(c) reprimand
(d) virtue
13. NAIVE
(a) sophisticated
(b) brave
(c) tireless
(d) magnanimous
14. SPASMODIC
(a) ill-humoured
(b) ancient
(c) regular
(d) tireless
15. EXCRUCIATING
(a) mild
(b) noisy
(c) sophisticating
(d) modern
16. IDIOSYNCRASY
(a) insanity
(b) sanity
(c) generality
(d) singularity
17. PHILISTINE
(a) cultured
(b) libertine
(c) sober
(d) educated
18. HERETICAL
(a) contradictory
(b) doubtful
(c) impious
(d) orthodox
19. LACERATION
(a) convalescence
(b) recuperation
(c) healing
(d) palpitation
20. DESPONDENT
(a) pleased
(b) satisfied
(c) infuriated
(d) elated
21. DENIGRATE
(a) belittle
(b) believe
(c) doubt
(d) praise
22. INQUISITIVE
(a) inadequate
(b) immature
(c) uncomfortable
(d) unconcerned
23. SOBRIETY
(a) moderation
(b) drunkenness
(c) dizziness
(d) stupidity
24. PUERILE
(a) inquisitive
(b) matured
(c) impure
(d) original
25. LUCID
(a) lacking resources
(b) lacking vitality
(c) lacking clarity
(d) lacking comfort
Answers
1(c), 2(b), 3(d), 4(a), 5(a), 6(d), 7(b), 8(b), 9(d), 10(b), 11(b), 12(c), 13(a), 14(c), 15(a), 16(d), 17(a), 18(d), 19(c), 20(d), 21(d), 22(d), 23(b), 24(b), 25(c)
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