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2861. DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, four alternative meanings of a word the nearest correct ANTONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. LABYRINTH
- A. Imbroglio
- B. Entrapment
- C. Emolument
- D. Positiveness
Explanation: The correct answer is indeed D. Positiveness.Labyrinth and Positiveness are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.Labyrinth refers to a complex or confusing network of paths or passages, often making it difficult to find one's way. It implies a sense of uncertainty, confusion, or negativity.Positiveness means the quality of being positive or affirmative, implying a sense of clarity, confidence, or optimism.The other options don't match:A. Imbroglio means a complicated or confusing situation, which is similar to Labyrinth.B. Entrapment means the act of catching or confining someone or something in a trap or confusing situation, which is similar to Labyrinth.C. Emolument means a payment or compensation, especially for services rendered, which doesn't relate to the idea of a complex or confusing situation.
Correct answer: Positiveness2862. DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, four alternative meanings of a word the nearest correct ANTONYM of the given and fill the appropriate Bubble/Circle on the MCQ Response Form. LIMP
- A. Vitalized
- B. Bequeathing
- C. Disseminating
- D. Exhausted
Explanation: The correct answer is indeed A. Vitalized.Limp and Vitalized are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.Limp refers to a lack of strength or energy, often resulting in a weak or unsteady gait.Vitalized means full of energy and life, implying a sense of strength, vigor, or vitality.The other options don't match:B. Bequeathing means leaving something to someone in a will.C. Disseminating means spreading or dispersing something.D. Exhausted means drained of energy or strength, which is similar to Limp
Correct answer: Vitalized2863. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING
- A. Condecsended
- B. Conessended
- C. Condescended
- D. Condescanded
Explanation: Condescended means to talk or behave in a way that shows you believe you are superior to someone else, often in a patronizing or superior way. It can also mean to stoop or descend to a level considered beneath one's dignity.
Correct answer: Condescended2864. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING
- A. Haggord
- B. Haggerd
- C. Haggard
- D. Heggard
Explanation: Haggard means looking tired, worn, and gaunt, often due to exhaustion, stress, or illness. It can also describe something that appears worn out or dilapidated.
Correct answer: Haggard2865. CHOOSE THE CORRECT SPELLING
- A. Possesion
- B. Possession
- C. Posesion
- D. Possessions
Explanation: This is the correct spelling, with the double "s" correctly placed.
Correct answer: Possession2866. Complete the following sentence: Oh! It will be _ cold there in the mountains.
- A. Freezing
- B. Stuffy
- C. Boiling
- D. Confusing
Explanation: To say that something is freezing cold means that it is extremely cold. The rest of the words do not make sense when used with cold.
Correct answer: Freezing2867. The new teacher showed no _ about hitting the students.
- A. Quakes
- B. Qualms
- C. Quarrel
- D. Quotation
Explanation: 'Qualms' is an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving. Phrase: "Military regimes generally have no qualms about controlling the press." "Some people have no qualms about correcting other people's grammar."
Correct answer: Qualms2868. They sometimes feel a _ for the mountains and the sea.
- A. Yearning
- B. Yapping
- C. Yelling
- D. Yielding
Explanation: 'Yearning' is a feeling of intense longing for something. Phrase: "He felt a yearning for the mountains".
Correct answer: Yearning2869. The parents were stunned when they saw that children had created complete _ in the bedroom.
- A. Knack
- B. Groggy
- C. Dank
- D. Mayhem
Explanation: 'Mayhem' means violent or extreme disorder; chaos. So, the correct sentence is, "The parents were stunned when they saw that children had created complete mayhem in the bedroom."
Correct answer: Mayhem2870. Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate word, from the given lettered choices A to E below:Life _ water, light, a moderate temperature, and a variety of chemical elements.
- A. Finds
- B. Reveals
- C. Designs
- D. Calculates
- E. Requires
Explanation: All entities mentioned above are those that are required for us to sustain and survive. Hence the best verb here would be "requires".
Correct answer: Requires