1. Which of the following options has a meaning which is ANTONYM to the word ‘enact’?

(a) ratify
(b) endorse
(c)  repeal
(d) uphold
(e) vindicate

2. Choose the word that expresses the most similar meaning to the word “DILIGENCE”.

(a) negligence
(b) assiduity
(c) sloppiness
(d) severity
(e) geniality

3. Choose the word that expresses the meaning opposite to the word “AFFLUENT”.

(a) unstinting
(b) profuse
(c) luxuriant
(d) impoverished
(e) opulent

4. Choose the word that expresses the meaning opposite to the word “BURGEONING”.

(a) exalt
(b) shrivel
(c) deify
(d) reverence
(e) proliferate

5. Choose the word that expresses the meaning similar to the word “RESOLVE”.

(a) estrange
(b) fathom
(c) alienate
(d) devolve
(e) relinquish

Answers:-

S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. Enact- put into practice (an idea or suggestion).
Repeal- the action of revoking or annulling a law or act of parliament.
Ratify- sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
Endorse- declare one’s public approval or support of.
Uphold- confirm or support (something which has been questioned).
Vindicate- clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
From above, it could be understood that the word ‘repeal’ has the meaning which is opposite to the meaning of the work ‘enact’.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. “Diligence” means “careful and persistent work or effort” and “assiduity” means “constant or close attention to what one is doing”. Since, they are synonymous with each other, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Sloppiness: lack of care and organization; excessive casualness.
geniality: the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner; affability.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. “Affluent” means “having a great deal of money; wealthy.” and “impoverished” means ‘’(of a person or area) made poor.”. Since, they are synonymous with each other, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Unstinting: given or giving without restraint; unsparing.
Profuse: (especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.
Opulent: ostentatiously costly and luxurious.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. “BURGEONING” means “begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish” and “SHRIVEL” means “lose momentum, will, or desire”. Since, they are opposite to each other, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Exalt [verb]: think or speak very highly of (someone or something).
Deify [verb]: worship or regard as a god.
Reverence [verb]: regard or treat with deep respect.
Proliferate [verb]: increase rapidly in number; multiply.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. “RESOLVE” means “settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter)” and “FATHOM” means “understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought”. Since, they are synonymous with each other, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Estrange [verb]: cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone.
Relinquish [verb]: voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.