71. Petulance
(A) Spleen
(B) Peevish
(C) Tetchiness
(D) Amiability
Answer: (D) Amiability Petulance: The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
(A) Spleen: Bad temper; spite.
(B) Peevish: Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
(C) Tetchiness: The quality of being easily irritated or annoyed.
(D) Amiability: The quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner.
72. Languid
(A) Vivacious
(B) Listless
(C) Pococurante
(D) Torpid
Answer: (A) Vivacious Languid: Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
(A) Vivacious: Attractively lively and animated.
(B) Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
(C) Pococurante: Careless or indifferent.
(D) Torpid: Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
73. Fickle
(A) Skittish
(B) Giddy
(C) Steadfast
(D) Volatile
Answer: (C) Steadfast Fickle: Changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.
(A) Skittish: Excitable or easily scared.
(B) Giddy: Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger.
(C) Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
(D) Volatile: Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
74. PREVAILING
(A) Subordinate
(B) Uncommon
(C) Widespread
(D) Common
Answer: (B) Uncommon PREVAILING: Existing at a particular time; having most appeal or influence; widespread.
(A) Subordinate: Lower in rank or position.
(B) Uncommon: Out of the ordinary; unusual.
(C) Widespread: Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
(D) Common: Occurring, found, or done often.
75. MOMENT
(A) Instant
(B) Juncture
(C) Epoch
(D) Time
Answer: (C) Epoch MOMENT: A very brief period of time.
(A) Instant: A precise moment of time.
(B) Juncture: A particular point in events or time.
(C) Epoch: A period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events (used here as an antonym denoting a very long span of time vs. a brief moment).
(D) Time: The indefinite continued progress of existence and events.
76. LAUGHABLE
(A) Humorous
(B) Serious
(C) Snigger
(D) Mirth
Answer: (B) Serious LAUGHABLE: So ludicrous as to be amusing.
(A) Humorous: Causing light-hearted laughter and amusement.
(B) Serious: Demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application; not joking.
(C) Snigger: A half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh.
(D) Mirth: Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
77. DIMENSION
(A) Proportion
(B) Feature
(C) Limited
(D) Unlimited
Answer: (D) Unlimited DIMENSION: A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. (Note: As an antonym concept, dimension implies a boundary or limit).
(A) Proportion: A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
(B) Feature: A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.
(C) Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
(D) Unlimited: Not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent.
78. CONTEMPT
(A) Disdain
(B) Disgust
(C) Reverence
(D) Praise
Answer: (C) Reverence CONTEMPT: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
(A) Disdain: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect.
(B) Disgust: A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.
(C) Reverence: Deep respect for someone or something.
(D) Praise: The expression of approval or admiration.
79. CORRESPOND
(A) Disagreement
(B) Agreement
(C) Accord
(D) Correlate
Answer: (A) Disagreement CORRESPOND: To have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.
(A) Disagreement: Lack of consensus or approval.
(B) Agreement: Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
(C) Accord: Give or grant someone power, status, or recognition; agreement.
(D) Correlate: Have a mutual relationship or connection.
80. BRISK
(A) Swift
(B) Energetic
(C) Sick
(D) Lethargic
Answer: (D) Lethargic BRISK: Active, fast, and energetic.
(A) Swift: Happening quickly or promptly.
(B) Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
(C) Sick: Affected by physical or mental illness.
(D) Lethargic: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.