LTI Synonyms & Antonyms Quiz – 1

Answer: Appease

Mollify means reduce the severity of (something).
Appease means to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm

Infuriate means to annoy someone
Varied means showing variation or variety.
Irritate means to make (someone) annoyed or a little angry.
Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the closest synonym to Mollify (reduce severity) is Appease (to bring peace)

Ans: Rigorous

Stringent means to be strict, precise, and exacting.
Rigorous means to be extremely tough or severe

Shrill means high-pitched and piercing.
Strained means showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness.
Dry means to lack moisture

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the closest synonym to Stringent (Strict) is Rigorous (to be tough or strict)

Explanation:
Sepulchral means gloomy; dismal.
Somber means having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

Lumber means to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
Gratified means to delight someone or please someone
Quenched means to be satisfied
Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the closest synonym to Sepulchral (gloomy) is Somber (sadness)

Answer - Tranquil
Sedate means calm, dignified, and unhurried.
Invigorate means to give strength or energy to.

Energize means to empower to get enthusiastic
Tranquil means calm, free from disturbance.
Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the closest synonym to SEDATE (calm) is Tranquil (free from disturbance)

Explanation:
Hindrance means limitations or interruption.
Encumbrance means impediment, burden or hindrance

Independence means to be self sufficient and not have any dependency
Assistance means to get help from someone
Deference means polite submission and respect.
Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the closest synonym to Hindrance (limitation) is Encumbrance (burden or hindrance).

Answer - Maintain

Purge means rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.
Maintain means to cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.

Purify means to remove contaminants from.
Evacuation means the act of removing or clearing
Oust means to drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the antonym of Purge (to get rid) is Maintain (to restore or continue).

Answer - Persist

Vacillate means waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
Persist means to continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Oscillate means move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.
Fluctuate rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Graduate means to complete a course of study

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the antonym of Vacillate (to waver) is Persist (to stick to one opinion)

Answer - Naive

Dextrous means showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
Naive showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Sharp means to have good skills in an activity
Poignant means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Canny means to be clever or shrewd

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the antonym of Dexterous (skillful) is Naive (inexperienced)

Answer - Endure

Reprieve means cancel or postpone the punishment
Endure means to continue the punishment or suffer

Adjourn means put off or postpone (a resolution or sentence).
Acquit means free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
Dawdle means move slowly and idly in a particular direction.

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the antonym of Reprieve (cancel) is Endure (continue)

Answer - Unity

Apportionment - the act of dividing up and sharing out.
Unity - the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Dispense - distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
Damage - physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
Splitting - the action of dividing or being divided into parts.

Hence from the above stated meanings, we can infer that the antonym of Apportionment (divide) is Unity (whole)