Verbal Ability Test
Against each keyword are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.
1. Naïve
a) original
b) complex
c) sophisticated
d) rustic
e) prospective
2. Nasty
a) inclement
b) loathsome
c) starry
d) clean
e) renowned
3. Native
a) alien
b) innate
c) aboriginal
d) fragile
e) clever
4. Neat
a) spruce
b) orderly
c) prodigal
d) sloppy
e) fragrant
5. Nebulous
a) fundamental
b) clear
c) porous
d) indistinct
e) hazy
6. Niggardly
a) miserly
b) local
c) generous
d) avaricious
e) stingy
7. Nimble
a) agile
b) quick
c) clumsy
d) maidenly
e) base
8. Noxious
a) pernicious
b) unwholesome
c) hurtful
d) ingenuous
e) harmless
9. Obdurate
a) callous
b) soft
c) stubborn
d) thorough
e) hard
10. Obligation
a) choice
b) compulsion
c) silence
d) covenant
e) responsibility
11. Obscene
a) disgusting
b) desirous
c) pollute
d) pornographic
e) decent
12. Obscure
a) enigmatic
b) irrelevant
c) clear
d) blurred
e) mysterious
13. Obstinate
a) submissive
b) confused
c) determined
d) unyielding
e) trusted
14. Obvious
a) self-evident
b) palpable
c) reckless
d) unmistakable
e) hidden
15. Odious
a) hateful
b) attractive
c) repulsive
d) vile
e) depraved
16. Offhand
a) dazzling
b) lavish
c) abrupt
d) brusquely
e) considered
17. Opulent
a) wealthy
b) sumptuous
c) suspecting
d) drooping
e) poor
18. Ostentation
a) semblance
b) flourish
c) modesty
d) boasting
e) ornamental
19. Overt
a) apparent
b) vigorous
c) curious
d) concealed
e) neglect
20. Oppression
a) kindness
b) eventual
c) hardship
d) sharpness
e) depression
Answers
1. Sophisticated; 2. Clean; 3. Alien; 4. Sloppy; 5. Clear; 6. Generous; 7. Clumsy; 8. Harmless; 9. Soft; 10. Choice; 11. Decent; 12. Clear; 13. Submissive; 14. Hidden; 15. Attractive; 16. Considered; 17. Poor; 18. Modesty; 19. Concealed; 20. Kindness
Sections in this article
TensesTense rules - overview
The simple present tense
The present progressive tense
The present perfect tense
The present perfect progressive tense
Present tenses to talk about the future
The simple past tense
The past progressive tense
The past perfect tense
Correct use of the past perfect tense
The past perfect progressive tense
Past verb forms with present or future meaning
The simple future tense
The future progressive tense
The future perfect tense
Tenses in subordinate clauses
See also
Adverb clauses
Adjective clauses
Noun clauses
Transformation of sentences
See also
Common mistakes in the use of nouns
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 1
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 2
Common mistakes in the use of nouns | Exercise 3
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