151. CHRONIC
(A) infrequent
(B) ingrained
(C) intermittent
(D) inveterate
Answer: (C) intermittent CHRONIC: (Of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
(A) infrequent: Not occurring often; rare.
(B) ingrained: Firmly fixed or established.
(C) intermittent: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady (acting as the antonym).
(D) inveterate: Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established.
152. PERIL
(A) adventure
(B) security
(C) uncertainty
(D) danger
Answer: (B) security PERIL: Serious and immediate danger.
(A) adventure: An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience.
(B) security: The state of being free from danger or threat (acting as the antonym).
(C) uncertainty: The state of being uncertain.
(D) danger: The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
153. PERIPHERY
(A) boundary
(B) edge
(C) perimeter
(D) core
Answer: (D) core PERIPHERY: The outer limits or edge of an area or object.
(A) boundary: A line that marks the limits of an area.
(B) edge: The outside limit of an object.
(C) perimeter: The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.
(D) core: The central or most important part of something (acting as the antonym).
154. Tempestuous
(A) Stress
(B) Toil
(C) Calm
(D) Examine
Answer: (C) Calm Tempestuous: Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; very stormy.
(A) Stress: Pressure or tension exerted on a material object or mental state.
(B) Toil: Work extremely hard or incessantly.
(C) Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
(D) Examine: To inspect someone or something in detail.
155. Eminent
(A) Noted
(B) Acclaimed
(C) Unknown
(D) Leading
Answer: (C) Unknown Eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
(A) Noted: Well known; famous.
(B) Acclaimed: Publicly praised; celebrated.
(C) Unknown: Not known or familiar.
(D) Leading: Most important or in first place.
156. Impossible
(A) Unfeasible
(B) Unworkable
(C) Attainable
(D) Non-viable
Answer: (C) Attainable Impossible: Not able to occur, exist, or be done.
(A) Unfeasible: Inconvenient or impractical.
(B) Unworkable: Not capable of functioning successfully or practically.
(C) Attainable: Able to be achieved or obtained.
(D) Non-viable: Not capable of working successfully.
157. Modest
(A) Unhappy
(B) Solemn
(C) Glum
(D) Conceited
Answer: (D) Conceited Modest: Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.
(A) Unhappy: Not happy, sad.
(B) Solemn: Formal and dignified.
(C) Glum: Looking or feeling dejected; morose.
(D) Conceited: Excessively proud of oneself; vain.
158. Arrogance
(A) Content
(B) Sad
(C) Sincere
(D) Humility
Answer: (D) Humility Arrogance: An exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
(A) Content: In a state of peaceful happiness.
(B) Sad: Feeling or showing sorrow.
(C) Sincere: Free from pretense or deceit.
(D) Humility: A modest or low view of one’s own importance.
159. Abundance
(A) Happy
(B) Prosperity
(C) Poverty
(D) Generous
Answer: (C) Poverty Abundance: A very large quantity of something.
(A) Happy: Feeling or showing pleasure.
(B) Prosperity: The state of being successful usually by making a lot of money.
(C) Poverty: The state of being extremely poor; lack of resources (acting contextually as the antonym).
(D) Generous: Showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary.
160. Benevolent
(A) benign
(B) caring
(C) humane
(D) unkind
Answer: (D) unkind Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
(A) benign: Gentle; kindly.
(B) caring: Displaying kindness and concern for others.
(C) humane: Having or showing compassion or benevolence.
(D) unkind: Inconsiderate and harsh to others.