Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to NOTORIOUS.
Solution
Notorious means famous for something bad; reputed (well regarded) is the opposite.
24 questions in the pattern of MAH MBA CET, NMAT and SNAP. Each question is marked with the exams it suits. Answer it, then open the step-by-step solution.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to NOTORIOUS.
Notorious means famous for something bad; reputed (well regarded) is the opposite.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to SHALLOW.
The opposite of shallow is deep.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to EXTRAVAGANT.
Extravagant means spending too much; economical means careful spending.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ACQUIT.
To acquit is to declare not guilty; the opposite is to convict.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to LENIENT.
A lenient teacher is not strict.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to CONCEAL.
To conceal is to hide; to reveal is to make known.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to COMPULSORY.
Compulsory means required; optional means left to choice.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to WANE.
The moon wanes (shrinks) and waxes (grows).
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to RARE.
Rare means not often found; common means often found.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to DIMINISH.
Diminish means to become less; the opposite is increase.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to TIMID.
A timid person lacks courage; a bold one has it.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ARTIFICIAL.
Artificial means made by people; natural means occurring in nature.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to OPTIMISTIC.
An optimist expects the best; a pessimist expects the worst.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to GENUINE.
Genuine means real; the opposite is fake.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to PERMANENT.
Permanent means lasting for ever; temporary means for a limited time.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to INFERIOR.
Inferior means lower in quality; superior means higher.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to MAXIMUM.
The opposite of maximum is minimum.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to VAGUE.
Vague means not clearly expressed; precise means exact.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to BRAVE.
The opposite of brave is cowardly.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to HOSTILE.
Hostile means unfriendly or aggressive; the opposite is friendly.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to EXPAND.
To expand is to grow larger; to contract is to grow smaller.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to FRAGILE.
Fragile things break easily; sturdy things do not.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to BARREN.
Barren land produces nothing; fertile land produces plenty.
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to HUMBLE.
A humble person is modest; an arrogant one is not.
These are original practice questions written by Target Campus in the pattern and difficulty of MAH MBA CET, NMAT, SNAP and other MBA entrance tests. They are not previous-year papers.
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