Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions (1–5) : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
1.  PROLIFIC
(a) fertile
(b) predominant
(c) plenty
(d) competent

2.  EXORBITANT
(a) threatening
(b) ridiculous
(c) excessive
(d) odd

3.  DILIGENT
(a) energetic
(b) intelligent
(c) industrious
(d) modest

4.  ADMONISH
(a) reprove
(b) praise
(c) support
(d) appeal

5.  BOUNTY
(a) pleasure
(b) gift
(c) donation
(d) reward
Directions (6–10): Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
6.  SUPERFICAL
(a) thorough
(b) dishonest
(c) faithful
(d) forged

7.  HALF- HEARTED
(a) apathetic
(b) charming
(c) reluctant
(d) enthusiastic

8.  EROSION
(a) wickedness
(b) development
(c) sufficiency
(d) impression

9.  CHERISH
(a) register
(b) discourage
(c) beguile
(d) create

10. PRESSING
(a) daring
(b) pleasing
(c) vigorous
(d) trivial

Answers:-
1.A
2.C
3.c
4.A
5.b
6.A
7.d
8.b
9.b

10.d