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NUMS English — Vocabulary: Meanings, Synonyms and Antonyms (Set 2)

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  1. Q1. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "The new ward sister was so AMIABLE that even anxious patients felt at ease with her."

    • A. efficient
    • B. talkative
    • C. friendly ✓
    • D. strict

    Answer: C. friendly

    Explanation: Amiable means pleasant and friendly, which is why patients felt at ease.

  2. Q2. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "Despite failing twice, the TENACIOUS student prepared again and finally cleared the test."

    • A. determined ✓
    • B. talented
    • C. lucky
    • D. careless

    Answer: A. determined

    Explanation: Tenacious means holding on firmly; persistent and determined, as shown by trying again after two failures.

  3. Q3. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "Opening a private pharmacy near the hospital turned out to be a LUCRATIVE business."

    • A. risky
    • B. tiring
    • C. profitable ✓
    • D. lawful

    Answer: C. profitable

    Explanation: Lucrative means producing a lot of money; profitable.

  4. Q4. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "The examiner will SCRUTINIZE every answer sheet before the results are announced."

    • A. examine closely ✓
    • B. collect
    • C. photocopy
    • D. sign

    Answer: A. examine closely

    Explanation: To scrutinize is to examine something carefully and in detail.

  5. Q5. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "His VERBOSE answer filled four pages but made only one point."

    • A. brilliant
    • B. brief
    • C. wordy ✓
    • D. rude

    Answer: C. wordy

    Explanation: Verbose means using more words than needed, which fits four pages for one point.

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  1. Q6. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "The surgeon's record was IMPECCABLE: not a single complication in ten years."

    • A. secret
    • B. doubtful
    • C. average
    • D. flawless

  2. Q7. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "Smoking is DETRIMENTAL to the health of both the smoker and those nearby."

    • A. helpful
    • B. addictive
    • C. harmful
    • D. irrelevant

  3. Q8. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "Cold compresses can ALLEVIATE the swelling after a sprain."

    • A. measure
    • B. hide
    • C. worsen
    • D. reduce

  4. Q9. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "The doctor assured her that the small mole was INNOCUOUS and needed no treatment."

    • A. contagious
    • B. harmless
    • C. cancerous
    • D. painful

  5. Q10. Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalised word as used in the sentence: "The ZEALOUS volunteers went door to door every day of the polio campaign."

    • A. paid
    • B. unwilling
    • C. tired
    • D. enthusiastic

  6. Q11. Choose the word opposite in meaning to SCARCE.

    • A. costly
    • B. rare
    • C. useful
    • D. plentiful

  7. Q12. Choose the word opposite in meaning to TIMID.

    • A. bold
    • B. shy
    • C. polite
    • D. quiet

  8. Q13. Choose the word opposite in meaning to RIGID.

    • A. solid
    • B. strict
    • C. flexible
    • D. hard

  9. Q14. Choose the word opposite in meaning to DILATE (as used of the pupils of the eye).

    • A. focus
    • B. constrict
    • C. water
    • D. enlarge

  10. Q15. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ACQUIT.

    • A. release
    • B. pardon
    • C. accuse
    • D. convict

  11. Q16. Choose the word opposite in meaning to MAGNANIMOUS.

    • A. wealthy
    • B. petty
    • C. generous
    • D. humble

  12. Q17. Choose the word opposite in meaning to RETICENT.

    • A. talkative
    • B. honest
    • C. reserved
    • D. angry

  13. Q18. Choose the word opposite in meaning to OPTIMISTIC.

    • A. realistic
    • B. pessimistic
    • C. cheerful
    • D. confident

  14. Q19. Choose the word opposite in meaning to VIRTUE.

    • A. vice
    • B. talent
    • C. merit
    • D. habit

  15. Q20. Choose the word opposite in meaning to TEMPORARY.

    • A. partial
    • B. permanent
    • C. sudden
    • D. brief

  16. Q21. In the sentence 'The doctor said the prognosis was good after the early diagnosis of the disease', the word PROGNOSIS means:

    • A. the likely course and outcome of the disease
    • B. the list of symptoms
    • C. the cause of the disease
    • D. the cost of the treatment

  17. Q22. In the sentence 'The vaccination programme aims to eradicate measles from the country', the word ERADICATE means:

    • A. identify
    • B. spread
    • C. treat
    • D. wipe out completely

  18. Q23. In the sentence 'The decision of the selection board was unanimous', the word UNANIMOUS means:

    • A. opposed by most
    • B. reached quickly
    • C. agreed by everyone
    • D. made in secret

  19. Q24. In the sentence 'Elderly people and infants are especially vulnerable to heatstroke', the word VULNERABLE means:

    • A. used to
    • B. unaware of
    • C. easily harmed by
    • D. immune

  20. Q25. In the sentence 'He tends to procrastinate, leaving his revision until the night before the exam', the word PROCRASTINATE means:

    • A. work very hard
    • B. make careful plans
    • C. delay doing things
    • D. forget things

  21. Q26. In the sentence 'Even a small overdose of this drug can be lethal, so it is kept locked away', the word LETHAL means:

    • A. painful
    • B. useless
    • C. expensive
    • D. deadly

  22. Q27. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Because the symptoms were so ___, the doctor needed several tests before she could identify the disease.

    • A. vague
    • B. familiar
    • C. severe
    • D. obvious

  23. Q28. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Far from being ___, the new rules were welcomed by almost every student.

    • A. unpopular
    • B. printed
    • C. popular
    • D. strict

  24. Q29. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The medicine has a ___ effect: it starts working within minutes.

    • A. gradual
    • B. rapid
    • C. mild
    • D. delayed

  25. Q30. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: Although he is usually ___, he spoke for an hour at the farewell dinner.

    • A. famous
    • B. taciturn
    • C. punctual
    • D. eloquent