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This quiz consists of questions from various Banking
entrance exams held during the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in
the comments section below and we’ll soon let you know the correct answers!

Directions (Q. 1-10):  Each sentence below consists of a word or
phrase in bold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the one which
is closest to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

1.  This new
magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.

1. Casual

2. Inadequate

3. Indifferent

4. Superficial

2.  His critics
found in his overt statements some
hidden designs.

1. Converse

2. Pervert

3. Covert

4. Contrived

3.  Given these
constraints, we had no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.           

1.  A complete

2.  A
pre-planned

3.  A permanent

4.  A proscribed

4.  Because of
the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.

1.  Extra

2.  Relevant

3.  Significant

4.  Essential

5.  I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses.

1.  Admire

2.  Respect

3.  Applaud

4.  Appreciate

6.  You can
hardly find any trace of humility in
the man.

1.  Courage

2.  Insolence

3.  Arrogance

4.  Conceit

7.  The result
of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.

1.  Despondency

2.  Misery

3. 
Disappointment

4.  Despair

8.  It was done
in a haphazard manner.

1.  Planned

2.  Excellent

3. 
Extraordinary

4.  Designed

9.  The
atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.

1.  Pleasant                

2.  Encouraging

3.  Auspicious

4.  Favorable

10.  He spoke
against corruption with zeal.

1. Indifference

2. Calmness

3. Despair

4. Enthusiasm

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Answers 

1(4)   
2(3)    3(2)    4(2)   
5(1)      6(3)     7(4)     
8(1)     9(3)      10(1)