22. Abridge
(A) Shorten
(B) Extend
(C) Stress
(D) Easy
Answer: (B) Extend Abridge: To shorten a book, movie, speech, or other text without losing the sense.
(A) Shorten: To make or become shorter.
(B) Extend: To cause to cover a larger area; to make longer or wider.
(C) Stress: Pressure or tension exerted on a material object; emphasis.
(D) Easy: Achieved without great effort.
23. Common
(A) Strange
(B) Uneasy
(C) Quick
(D) Fast
Answer: (A) Strange Common: Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent; ordinary.
(A) Strange: Unusual or surprising in a way that is unsettling or hard to understand.
(B) Uneasy: Causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
(C) Quick: Moving fast or doing something in a short time.
(D) Fast: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
24. Luminous
(A) Clear
(B) Dim
(C) Brittle
(D) Bright
Answer: (B) Dim Luminous: Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
(A) Clear: Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; transparent.
(B) Dim: Not shining brightly or clearly.
(C) Brittle: Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
(D) Bright: Giving out or reflecting a lot of light.
25. Auspicious
(A) holy
(B) lucky
(C) uninteresting
(D) ominous
Answer: (D) ominous Auspicious: Conducive to success; favorable.
(A) holy: Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose.
(B) lucky: Having, bringing, or resulting from good luck.
(C) uninteresting: Not arousing curiosity or interest.
(D) ominous: Giving the impression that something bad or disastrous is going to happen.
26. Exorbitant
(A) expensive
(B) precious
(C) useless
(D) reasonable
Answer: (D) reasonable Exorbitant: Unreasonably high (of a price or amount charged).
(A) expensive: Costing a lot of money.
(B) precious: Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.
(C) useless: Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose.
(D) reasonable: Fair and sensible; as much as is appropriate or fair in price.
27. Eminent
(A) unknown
(B) well-known
(C) distinguished
(D) careless
Answer: (A) unknown Eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
(A) unknown: Not known or familiar.
(B) well-known: Known widely or thoroughly.
(C) distinguished: Successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.
(D) careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
28. Credible
(A) foolish
(B) trustworthy
(C) unbelievable
(D) shocking
Answer: (C) unbelievable Credible: Able to be believed; convincing.
(A) foolish: Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
(B) trustworthy: Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
(C) unbelievable: Not able to be believed; highly unlikely.
(D) shocking: Causing a feeling of surprise and dismay.
29. Sterile
(A) lively
(B) plenty
(C) fertile
(D) useful
Answer: (C) fertile Sterile: Not able to produce children or young; lacking in imagination or life.
(A) lively: Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
(B) plenty: A large or sufficient amount or quantity.
(C) fertile: Producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops/offspring.
(D) useful: Able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.
30. Prominent
(A) prompt
(B) useful
(C) fast
(D) None of the above
Answer: (D) None of the above Prominent: Important; famous; projecting from something.
(A) prompt: Done without delay; immediate.
(B) useful: Able to be used for a practical purpose.
(C) fast: Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
(D) None of the above: Because none of the options A, B, or C serve as an antonym for prominent (an antonym would be “obscure” or “inconspicuous”).