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Question 1Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word that means the opposite of ANCIENT.

  1. Historic
  2. Distant
  3. Modern Correct answer.
  4. Ruined

Explanation

An antonym is a word with a contrary meaning. ANCIENT describes something very old, so its opposite must describe something belonging to the present; MODERN does exactly that. The other choices describe age-related or spatial qualities that do not reverse the meaning.

Question 2Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to SCARCE.

  1. Rare
  2. Costly
  3. Fragile
  4. Abundant Correct answer.

Explanation

SCARCE means available in small supply. Its antonym must express plentiful supply, which is the meaning of ABUNDANT. RARE is a synonym, while the remaining options describe price or durability.

Question 3Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is the opposite of GENEROUS?

  1. Cheerful
  2. Stingy Correct answer.
  3. Wealthy
  4. Careful

Explanation

GENEROUS describes a person willing to give freely. The antonym must describe a reluctance to give, and STINGY carries precisely that sense. Wealth and mood are separate traits that do not reverse the meaning.

Question 4Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The scientist's conclusion was so ______ that even her critics accepted it without argument.

  1. tentative
  2. doubtful
  3. lengthy
  4. compelling Correct answer.

Explanation

The clause 'even her critics accepted it without argument' signals that the conclusion was convincing. COMPELLING means forcefully convincing, so it fits the logic of the sentence. The other options suggest weakness or mere length, which would contradict the critics' acceptance.

Question 5Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: Because the bridge had been declared ______, no vehicles were permitted to cross it.

  1. scenic
  2. historic
  3. unsafe Correct answer.
  4. narrow

Explanation

The second clause gives the consequence of a ban on crossing. A ban on vehicles follows logically from a finding that the bridge was dangerous, and UNSAFE supplies that meaning. The other adjectives do not justify prohibiting traffic.

Question 6Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the old lighthouse (2) during the storm (3) guided (4) several fishing boats

  1. 3-1-4-2
  2. 2-1-3-4
  3. 1-3-4-2 Correct answer.
  4. 4-3-1-2

Explanation

A coherent sentence places the subject first, then the verb, then the object, with the time phrase last. 'The old lighthouse guided several fishing boats during the storm' follows that order, which is 1-3-4-2. Any other sequence separates the verb from its subject or object awkwardly.

Question 7Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a clear sentence: (1) the recipe (2) before guests arrived (3) carefully (4) she followed

  1. 3-4-1-2
  2. 1-4-3-2
  3. 2-4-1-3
  4. 4-1-3-2 Correct answer.

Explanation

The natural order is subject, verb, object, adverb, then time phrase: 'She followed the recipe carefully before guests arrived.' That sequence is 4-1-3-2. Placing the object or adverb first disrupts the expected subject-verb opening.

Question 8Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to TRANSPARENT.

  1. Colorful
  2. Clear
  3. Fragile
  4. Opaque Correct answer.

Explanation

TRANSPARENT describes a material that lets light through so objects behind it can be seen. The antonym must describe a material that blocks light, which OPAQUE does. CLEAR is a synonym, and the other options describe physical strength or appearance.

Question 9Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: Although the witness spoke ______, the jury found her account difficult to believe.

  1. angrily
  2. confidently Correct answer.
  3. quietly
  4. briefly

Explanation

The contrast word 'although' sets up an opposition between how she spoke and the jury's doubt. Speaking with assurance would normally inspire belief, so CONFIDENTLY creates the needed contrast. The other adverbs describe tone, length, or volume without opposing disbelief.

Question 10Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to FRUGAL?

  1. Thrifty
  2. Wasteful Correct answer.
  3. Modest
  4. Patient

Explanation

FRUGAL describes careful, economical use of resources. Its antonym must describe careless spending or use, which WASTEFUL captures. THRIFTY is a synonym, and the remaining options describe modesty or temperament.

Question 11Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The committee's report was deliberately ______, omitting any mention of the failed pilot program.

  1. technical
  2. comprehensive
  3. selective Correct answer.
  4. optimistic

Explanation

The phrase after the comma explains the adjective by describing an omission. SELECTIVE means choosing only some items to include, which matches leaving out the failed program. COMPREHENSIVE would mean the opposite, and the other options do not explain the omission.

Question 12Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) that had been missing for decades (2) a manuscript (3) in the attic (4) the librarian discovered

  1. 3-4-2-1
  2. 4-2-3-1 Correct answer.
  3. 2-4-1-3
  4. 1-4-2-3

Explanation

The sentence should begin with its subject and verb, then the object, then a place phrase, then the relative clause modifying the object: 'The librarian discovered a manuscript in the attic that had been missing for decades.' That order is 4-2-3-1.

Question 13Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Select the word most nearly opposite to CANDID.

  1. Curious
  2. Polite
  3. Honest
  4. Evasive Correct answer.

Explanation

CANDID means frank and open in speech. Its antonym must describe avoiding directness, which EVASIVE does. HONEST is a synonym, and the other options describe manners or interest.

Question 14Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The professor's lecture was so ______ that several students checked the clock repeatedly.

  1. controversial
  2. tedious Correct answer.
  3. concise
  4. riveting

Explanation

Checking the clock repeatedly signals boredom, so the lecture must have been dull. TEDIOUS means boring and tiresomely long, which explains the students' behavior. A riveting or concise lecture would not produce that reaction.

Question 15Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) despite the heavy rain (2) the marathon (3) to finish (4) many runners managed

  1. 1-4-3-2 Correct answer.
  2. 3-2-4-1
  3. 2-4-1-3
  4. 4-3-2-1

Explanation

The sentence should open with the concessive phrase, then the subject, then the verb and infinitive, then the object: 'Despite the heavy rain, many runners managed to finish the marathon.' That is 1-4-3-2. Separating 'managed' from 'to finish' produces an awkward split.

Question 16Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to AMBIGUOUS?

  1. Definite Correct answer.
  2. Vague
  3. Complex
  4. Lengthy

Explanation

AMBIGUOUS describes something open to more than one interpretation. Its antonym must describe something with a single clear meaning, which DEFINITE provides. VAGUE is a synonym, and the other options describe difficulty or size.

Question 17Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: Her apology seemed ______, offered only after the video of the incident had been shared widely.

  1. sincere
  2. belated Correct answer.
  3. gracious
  4. heartfelt

Explanation

The timing clause shows the apology came only after public exposure, which suggests it was late. BELATED means coming after the expected time, matching that detail. The other adjectives describe genuine warmth, which the timing detail undercuts.

Question 18Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence beginning with the reason clause: (1) because the power failed (2) had to be cancelled (3) the outdoor concert (4) at the last minute

  1. 3-2-4-1
  2. 4-1-3-2
  3. 2-3-4-1
  4. 1-3-2-4 Correct answer.

Explanation

The required order opens with the reason clause, then gives the subject, verb phrase, and time phrase: 'Because the power failed, the outdoor concert had to be cancelled at the last minute.' That order is 1-3-2-4.

Question 19Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to METICULOUS.

  1. Thorough
  2. Patient
  3. Wealthy
  4. Careless Correct answer.

Explanation

METICULOUS describes extreme attention to detail. Its antonym must describe a lack of care, which CARELESS expresses. THOROUGH is a synonym, and the other options describe temperament or wealth.

Question 20Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The negotiator remained ______ throughout the talks, never revealing which concessions she was willing to make.

  1. candid
  2. indecisive
  3. guarded Correct answer.
  4. hostile

Explanation

The clause after the comma defines the behavior: withholding information about concessions. GUARDED means cautious and reserved, which matches that description. CANDID would mean the opposite, and the other options describe attitude or decisiveness rather than disclosure.

Question 21Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) which had been closed for repairs (2) the city council (3) reopened (4) the historic theater

  1. 1-2-3-4
  2. 2-3-4-1 Correct answer.
  3. 3-2-4-1
  4. 4-3-2-1

Explanation

The sentence should follow subject, verb, object, then the relative clause that modifies the object: 'The city council reopened the historic theater, which had been closed for repairs.' That order is 2-3-4-1. Placing the relative clause before its noun creates a misplaced modifier.

Question 22Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to EPHEMERAL?

  1. Delicate
  2. Seasonal
  3. Fleeting
  4. Enduring Correct answer.

Explanation

EPHEMERAL describes something lasting only a very short time. Its antonym must describe long duration, which ENDURING conveys. FLEETING is a synonym, and the other options describe fragility or recurrence rather than permanence.

Question 23Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The editor praised the essay's argument as ______, noting that each claim followed necessarily from the evidence presented before it.

  1. ornate
  2. cogent Correct answer.
  3. tentative
  4. verbose

Explanation

The explanation after the comma stresses that each claim follows necessarily from prior evidence. COGENT means clear and logically compelling, which matches that description. The other options describe wordiness, uncertainty, or decoration, none of which concerns logical force.

Question 24Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence beginning with the 'although' clause: (1) although the evidence was circumstantial (2) of the defendant's guilt (3) the prosecutor (4) remained convinced

  1. 2-3-4-1
  2. 4-3-1-2
  3. 1-3-4-2 Correct answer.
  4. 3-4-2-1

Explanation

As required, the concessive clause comes first, followed by subject, verb, and the prepositional phrase completing the idea: 'Although the evidence was circumstantial, the prosecutor remained convinced of the defendant's guilt.' That order is 1-3-4-2.

Question 25Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to PRODIGAL?

  1. Extravagant
  2. Talented
  3. Frugal Correct answer.
  4. Reckless

Explanation

PRODIGAL describes wasteful, extravagant spending of resources. Its antonym must describe careful economy, which FRUGAL expresses. EXTRAVAGANT and RECKLESS are close in spirit to prodigal rather than opposite, and TALENTED is unrelated.

Question 26Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to ARROGANT.

  1. Humble Correct answer.
  2. Wealthy
  3. Outspoken
  4. Confident

Explanation

ARROGANT describes someone who overestimates their own importance and looks down on others. Its true opposite is a word for self-effacing modesty, which is what HUMBLE expresses. Confidence and outspokenness can accompany arrogance but do not oppose it.

Question 27Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The scientist's conclusions were ______, resting on a single small study that had never been replicated.

  1. tentative
  2. rigorous
  3. cautious
  4. premature Correct answer.

Explanation

The clause after the blank explains that the conclusions rest on one unreplicated study, so the missing word should criticize the timing of the claims. PREMATURE means asserted before adequate evidence exists, which fits that cause.

Question 28Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the volunteers (2) along the shoreline (3) collected (4) hundreds of plastic bottles

  1. (2) (1) (3) (4)
  2. (1) (4) (2) (3)
  3. (1) (3) (4) (2) Correct answer.
  4. (3) (1) (4) (2)

Explanation

A coherent English sentence places the subject first, then the verb, then the object, then any phrase of place. That yields the volunteers collected hundreds of plastic bottles along the shoreline, matching order (1)(3)(4)(2).

Question 29Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to STINGY.

  1. Generous Correct answer.
  2. Thrifty
  3. Cautious
  4. Cheerful

Explanation

STINGY means unwilling to give or spend, so its antonym must describe open-handed giving. GENEROUS is the direct opposite in the dimension of giving. Thrifty is closer in meaning to stingy than opposite to it.

Question 30Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The mayor's speech was so ______ that reporters had to ask three times what policy she actually intended to pursue.

  1. vague Correct answer.
  2. hostile
  3. eloquent
  4. concise

Explanation

The result clause shows that reporters could not extract a clear policy from the speech, so the blank must mean unclear. VAGUE means imprecise and lacking definite meaning, which explains the repeated questions.

Question 31Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the new bridge (2) after two years of construction (3) to traffic (4) was finally opened

  1. (4) (1) (2) (3)
  2. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  3. (1) (4) (3) (2) Correct answer.
  4. (1) (3) (4) (2)

Explanation

English order puts the subject first, then the passive verb phrase, then the prepositional complement of the verb, then the time phrase. That gives the new bridge was finally opened to traffic after two years of construction, which is (1)(4)(3)(2).

Question 32Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to OBSOLETE?

  1. Outdated
  2. Portable
  3. Current Correct answer.
  4. Costly

Explanation

OBSOLETE describes something no longer in use because something newer has replaced it. Its opposite must mean in present use, and CURRENT means belonging to the present time. Outdated is a synonym, not an antonym.

Question 33Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The interns were ______ in their duties, arriving early, staying late, and volunteering for every extra task.

  1. reluctant
  2. diligent Correct answer.
  3. erratic
  4. indifferent

Explanation

The list of behaviors that follows the blank shows steady, hardworking effort, so the blank needs a word for conscientious application. DILIGENT means showing persistent, careful effort, which the examples confirm.

Question 34Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to VERBOSE.

  1. Polite
  2. Accurate
  3. Wordy
  4. Terse Correct answer.

Explanation

VERBOSE means using more words than necessary, so the antonym must describe extreme brevity. TERSE means using few words and is the direct opposite. Wordy is a synonym of verbose rather than its opposite.

Question 35Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: Far from being ______, the critic's review acknowledged both the film's flaws and its genuine achievements.

  1. one-sided Correct answer.
  2. anonymous
  3. lengthy
  4. balanced

Explanation

The phrase far from being signals that the blank must name a fault the review avoided. Since the review weighed flaws and achievements, it was not ONE-SIDED, meaning it did not present only one perspective.

Question 36Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the museum's curator (2) that had been stored in the basement (3) a series of sketches (4) discovered

  1. (1) (3) (4) (2)
  2. (1) (4) (3) (2) Correct answer.
  3. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  4. (4) (1) (3) (2)

Explanation

The subject comes first, followed by the verb, then the object, then the relative clause modifying that object. This produces the museum's curator discovered a series of sketches that had been stored in the basement, or (1)(4)(3)(2).

Question 37Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to BENEVOLENT.

  1. Firm
  2. Wealthy
  3. Charitable
  4. Malevolent Correct answer.

Explanation

BENEVOLENT means wishing good toward others, so its antonym must mean wishing harm. MALEVOLENT means intending evil toward others and is the precise opposite. Charitable is a near synonym, not an antonym.

Question 38Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The instructions were written in such ______ language that even readers with no technical background could follow every step.

  1. ornate
  2. obscure
  3. ambiguous
  4. accessible Correct answer.

Explanation

The result clause says untrained readers could follow every step, so the blank must describe language that is easy to understand. ACCESSIBLE means readily comprehensible, which matches that outcome.

Question 39Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the research team (2) before the grant deadline (3) a preliminary report (4) submitted

  1. (1) (3) (4) (2)
  2. (1) (4) (3) (2) Correct answer.
  3. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  4. (3) (4) (1) (2)

Explanation

The natural order is subject, verb, object, then the time phrase that modifies the verb. That gives the research team submitted a preliminary report before the grant deadline, which is (1)(4)(3)(2).

Question 40Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to TENACIOUS.

  1. Ambitious
  2. Persistent
  3. Yielding Correct answer.
  4. Stubborn

Explanation

TENACIOUS means holding firmly to a course or position and refusing to let go. Its opposite must describe giving way, and YIELDING means inclined to surrender or comply. Stubborn and persistent are synonyms rather than antonyms.

Question 41Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: Although the proposal promised savings, the auditors found its cost estimates to be ______, built on assumptions no supplier had confirmed.

  1. detailed
  2. speculative Correct answer.
  3. modest
  4. conservative

Explanation

The clause about unconfirmed assumptions explains why the estimates deserve suspicion, so the blank must mean based on guesswork. SPECULATIVE means founded on conjecture rather than firm evidence, which fits that cause.

Question 42Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the senator (2) during the debate (3) her position on the bill (4) refused to clarify

  1. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  2. (4) (1) (3) (2)
  3. (1) (4) (3) (2) Correct answer.
  4. (1) (3) (4) (2)

Explanation

The subject opens the sentence, then the verb phrase refused to clarify, then the object her position on the bill, then the time phrase during the debate. That order is (1)(4)(3)(2).

Question 43Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to GARRULOUS?

  1. Cheerful
  2. Loud
  3. Talkative
  4. Reticent Correct answer.

Explanation

GARRULOUS means excessively talkative, so the antonym must describe a habit of saying little. RETICENT means inclined to keep silent or speak sparingly, which is the opposite. Talkative is a synonym, not an antonym.

Question 44Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The committee's findings were anything but ______, drawing sweeping conclusions from a handful of interviews.

  1. lengthy
  2. cautious Correct answer.
  3. controversial
  4. definitive

Explanation

The phrase anything but means the blank must name a quality the findings lacked. Since the committee drew sweeping conclusions from few interviews, it was not CAUTIOUS, meaning careful and restrained in its claims.

Question 45Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the documentary (2) that had puzzled historians for generations (3) finally explained (4) the inscription's meaning

  1. (3) (1) (4) (2)
  2. (1) (4) (3) (2)
  3. (2) (1) (3) (4)
  4. (1) (3) (4) (2) Correct answer.

Explanation

The sentence needs subject, verb, object, then the relative clause modifying the object. That yields the documentary finally explained the inscription's meaning that had puzzled historians for generations, or (1)(3)(4)(2).

Question 46Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Choose the word most nearly opposite to PARSIMONIOUS.

  1. Thrifty
  2. Extravagant Correct answer.
  3. Tactful
  4. Prudent

Explanation

PARSIMONIOUS means excessively unwilling to spend, so the antonym must describe lavish spending. EXTRAVAGANT means spending far more than is necessary, the direct opposite. Thrifty and prudent are near neighbors of parsimonious in meaning.

Question 47Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: The diplomat's memoirs are remarkably ______, passing over in silence the very negotiations in which she played her most decisive role.

  1. candid
  2. lengthy
  3. comprehensive
  4. discreet Correct answer.

Explanation

The participial phrase describes deliberately keeping quiet about key events, so the blank must mean showing restraint in disclosure. DISCREET means careful to avoid revealing sensitive matters, which the silence about negotiations illustrates.

Question 48Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Arrange the parts into a coherent sentence: (1) the negotiators (2) that neither side had anticipated (3) reached (4) an agreement on fishing rights

  1. (2) (1) (4) (3)
  2. (3) (1) (4) (2)
  3. (1) (3) (4) (2) Correct answer.
  4. (1) (4) (3) (2)

Explanation

The clause requires subject, verb, object, and then the relative clause that modifies the object. This produces the negotiators reached an agreement on fishing rights that neither side had anticipated, or (1)(3)(4)(2).

Question 49Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Which word is most nearly opposite to INSCRUTABLE?

  1. Transparent Correct answer.
  2. Mysterious
  3. Reserved
  4. Somber

Explanation

INSCRUTABLE means impossible to read or interpret, so the antonym must describe something readily understood. TRANSPARENT means easily seen through or understood, which opposes inscrutability directly. Mysterious and reserved lean toward the same meaning as inscrutable.

Question 50Verbal Comprehension (antonyms, sentence completion, sentence arrangement)

Complete the sentence: So ______ was the witness's testimony that the jury could not determine whether she had seen the defendant at the scene or merely heard about him afterward.

  1. hostile
  2. equivocal Correct answer.
  3. concise
  4. emphatic

Explanation

The result clause shows the testimony supported two incompatible readings, so the blank must mean open to more than one interpretation. EQUIVOCAL means deliberately unclear or capable of two meanings, which explains the jury's inability to decide.