GRE ANTONYMS SAMPLE QUESTIONS-3

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GRE Antonyms Sample Questions

QUESTIONS

1. BEHEMOTH

(A) SMALL
(B) MAMMOTH
(C) GARGANTUAN
(D) LEVIATHAN
(E) TINY

2. PROLIFERATE

(A) DWINDLE
(B) LESS
(C) BREED
(D) ESCALATE
(E) BURGEON

3. MANIFEST

(A) LUCID
(B) DISTINCT
(C) HIDDEN
(D) EVINCE
(E) PALPABLE

4. PERNICIOUS

(A) BALEFUL
(B) MIASMIC
(C) NEFARIOUS
(D) BENEFICIAL
(E) HARMFUL

5. DOLOROUS

(A) MELANCHOLY
(B) RUEFUL
(C) CHIRPY
(D) MISERABLE
(E) CHEERFUL

Explanations

1. BEHEMOTH is used to refer to a creature or thing of huge size or power. MAMMOTH, GARGANTUAN and LEVIATHAN are synonymous with BEHEMOTH. On comparing SMALL and TINY, it can be seen that TINY is the correct answer as it implies something that is lesser in size and power than something that is SMALL. Therefore, TINY is the antonym of BEHEMOTH.

2. PROLIFERATE is used to refer to something that increases in number or spreads rapidly. BREED and ESCALATE both refer to a sharp increase in numbers. BURGEON means to grow or flourish quickly. LESS is a generic word that doesn�t refer to a continuous decrease in numbers whereas DWINDLE means to become smaller and smaller in quantity and therefore, DWINDLE is an antonym of PROLIFERATE.

3. MANIFEST means to make clear or evident. LUCID means something that is easily and clearly understood. EVINCE means to show clearly and PALPABLE refers to something that is obvious or evident. Therefore, HIDDEN is the correct answer because it is the only word among all the given options that is an antonym of MANIFEST.

4. PERNICIOUS means to cause harm or injury. BALEFUL refers to something that is harmful or malignant in intent. MIASMIC refers to a dangerous or foreboding atmosphere. NEFARIOUS is used to denote something that is extremely wicked or villainous. In view of the above, it is evident that BENEFICIAL is the correct answer as it is an antonym of PERNICIOUS.

5. DOLOROUS is used to refer to a grievous or mournful frame of mind. MELANCHOLY, RUEFUL and MISERABLE are synonymous with DOLOROUS. CHIRPY does refer to a happy frame of mind but it may have other connotations too whereas CHEERFUL clearly emerges as an antonym of DOLOROUS. Therefore, CHEERFUL is the correct answer.