Question 3
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For each of the following ten words, give (i) a synonym that is less common or more advanced than the word itself, and (ii) an antonym expressed as a phrase rather than a single word. The words are: 1) swift, 2) obscure, 3) jubilant, 4) fragile, 5) arduous, 6) generous, 7) timid, 8) barren, 9) diligent, 10) tranquil.
Answer Options
A.
1) swift - synonym: "quick"; antonym phrase: "as still as a statue"
2) obscure - synonym: "unknown"; antonym phrase: "bright as the sun"
3) jubilant - synonym: "cheerful"; antonym phrase: "sad as rain"
4) fragile - synonym: "brittle"; antonym phrase: "as solid as steel"
5) arduous - synonym: "hard"; antonym phrase: "a piece of cake"
6) generous - synonym: "kind"; antonym phrase: "stingy"
7) timid - synonym: "shy"; antonym phrase: "bold as a lion"
8) barren - synonym: "empty"; antonym phrase: "lush and green"
9) diligent - synonym: "hard‑working"; antonym phrase: "lazy"
10) tranquil - synonym: "calm"; antonym phrase: "turbulent"
B.
1) swift - synonym: "fleet"; antonym phrase: "as slow as a turtle"
2) obscure - synonym: "cryptic"; antonym phrase: "as clear as glass"
3) jubilant - synonym: "elated"; antonym phrase: "morose"
4) fragile - synonym: "delicate"; antonym phrase: "as tough as iron"
5) arduous - synonym: "difficult"; antonym phrase: "a stroll in the garden"
6) generous - synonym: "big‑hearted"; antonym phrase: "selfish"
7) timid - synonym: "bashful"; antonym phrase: "courageous as a tiger"
8) barren - synonym: "arid"; antonym phrase: "abundant"
9) diligent - synonym: "industrious"; antonym phrase: "idle"
10) tranquil - synonym: "peaceful"; antonym phrase: "noisy"
C.
1) swift - synonym: "speedy"; antonym phrase: "as sluggish as a snail"
2) obscure - synonym: "vague"; antonym phrase: "clear as crystal"
3) jubilant - synonym: "gleeful"; antonym phrase: "downcast"
4) fragile - synonym: "frail"; antonym phrase: "as firm as a mountain"
5) arduous - synonym: "taxing"; antonym phrase: "a breeze"
6) generous - synonym: "lavish"; antonym phrase: "cheap‑hearted"
7) timid - synonym: "coy"; antonym phrase: "bold as a bull"
8) barren - synonym: "sterile"; antonym phrase: "fertile and thriving"
9) diligent - synonym: "meticulous"; antonym phrase: "careless"
10) tranquil - synonym: "serene"; antonym phrase: "stormy"
Correct Answer
D.
1) swift - synonym: "fleet‑footed"; antonym phrase: "as slow as molasses"
2) obscure - synonym: "enigmatic"; antonym phrase: "clear as day"
3) jubilant - synonym: "exultant"; antonym phrase: "down in the dumps"
4) fragile - synonym: "delicate"; antonym phrase: "as sturdy as a rock"
5) arduous - synonym: "onerous"; antonym phrase: "a walk in the park"
6) generous - synonym: "munificent"; antonym phrase: "tight‑fisted"
7) timid - synonym: "diffident"; antonym phrase: "bold as brass"
8) barren - synonym: "infertile"; antonym phrase: "rich and fertile"
9) diligent - synonym: "assiduous"; antonym phrase: "lazy and neglectful"
10) tranquil - synonym: "placid"; antonym phrase: "stormy and chaotic"
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
1) swift - synonym: "fleet‑footed"; antonym phrase: "as slow as molasses"
2) obscure - synonym: "enigmatic"; antonym phrase: "clear as day"
3) jubilant - synonym: "exultant"; antonym phrase: "down in the dumps"
4) fragile - synonym: "delicate"; antonym phrase: "as sturdy as a rock"
5) arduous - synonym: "onerous"; antonym phrase: "a walk in the park"
6) generous - synonym: "munificent"; antonym phrase: "tight‑fisted"
7) timid - synonym: "diffident"; antonym phrase: "bold as brass"
8) barren - synonym: "infertile"; antonym phrase: "rich and fertile"
9) diligent - synonym: "assiduous"; antonym phrase: "lazy and neglectful"
10) tranquil - synonym: "placid"; antonym phrase: "stormy and chaotic"
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