Question 19
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Provide:
1. A synonym for the word "meticulous".
2. An antonym for the word "obscure".
For each, give a brief justification (one sentence) explaining why your choice fits.
Answer Options
A.
Synonym for meticulous: hasty - because it indicates speed over carefulness.
Antonym for obscure: ambiguous - because it describes something that is unclear, not the opposite of obscure.
Correct Answer
B.
Synonym for meticulous: exacting - because it also means demanding great attention to detail.
Antonym for obscure: clear - because it means easily seen or understood, the opposite of hidden or vague.
C.
Synonym for meticulous: sloppy - because it implies carelessness rather than precision.
Antonym for obscure: hidden - because it denotes something that is concealed, not the opposite of obscure.
D.
Synonym for meticulous: lazy - because it suggests a lack of attention to detail.
Antonym for obscure: vague - because it means not clear or distinct, which is similar to obscure.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Synonym for meticulous: exacting - because it also means demanding great attention to detail.
Antonym for obscure: clear - because it means easily seen or understood, the opposite of hidden or vague.
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2022
English Language
Question 19.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2022
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.