1. Which of the following has meaning opposite to SHORTAGE ?

(a) penitent
(b) remorseful
(c)  quandary
(d) profusion
(e) enigmatic

2. Which of the following words is similar to “RESPECTFUL”?

(a) indiscretion
(b) folly
(c) deferential
(d) lunacy
(e)  frenzy

3. Which of the following word is similar to DISRUPT?

(a) precipitate
(b) hamstring
(c) expedite
(d) remit
(e) none of these

4. Which of the following word is similar to RUIN?

(a) refurbish
(b) overhaul
(c) wreck
(d) streamline
(e) none of these

5. Choose the word which is opposite to ‘BETRAYAL’?

(a) revelation
(b) deception
(c) divulgence
(d) allegiance
(e) none of these

Answers:- 

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given words, “profusion” is synonymous with “shortage”. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Penitent:  feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
Remorseful: filled with remorse; sorry.
Quandary: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Enigmatic: difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among the given words, “deferential” is synonymous with “respectful”. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.
Folly: lack of good sense; foolishness.
Indiscretion: behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement.
Lunacy: the state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use).
Frenzy: a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. Among the given words, the most suitable option is ‘HAMSTRING’, which is synonymous with ‘DISRUPT’. Hence, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.
Hamstring– severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of
Precipitate– cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
Expedite– make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. Among the given words, the most suitable option is ‘wreck’, which is synonymous with ‘ruin’. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Among the given options, ‘allegiance’ is the word opposite to ‘betrayal’. Hence, option (d) is the most suitable answer choice.
Betrayal– the action of betraying one’s country, a group, or a person; treachery
Allegiance– loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause
Revelation– a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.