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For the first time I saw him speaking so rudely to Ranjeet.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rudely : in an offensive or bad-mannered way.
Softly : in a careful and gentle manner.
Gently : with a mild, kind, or tender manner.
Politely : in a respectful and considerate manner.
Slowly : at a slow speed; not quickly.

Antonym of Rudely is Politely
2
From his acts of hunting, it can be inferred that he is a wicked man.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Wicked : evil or morally wrong.
Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence.
Decent : conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour.
Pious : devoutly religious.
Peaceful : free from disturbance; tranquil.

Antonym of Wicked is Pious
3
Gandhi did not welcome the idea of being a mute spectator to the atrocious behaviour of the whites towards the non-whites in Africa.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Atrocious : horrifyingly wicked.
Gracious : courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status.
Noble : having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
Civilised : bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced.
Pleasing : satisfying or appealing.

Antonym of Atrocious is Noble
4
Gandhiji always advocated the use of indigenous goods.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Cheap : low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
Native : a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not.
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own.

Antonym of Indigenous is Foreign
5
Geetanjali is loved by all for her meekness.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Meekness : the fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness; modesty.
Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Passion : strong and barely controllable emotion.

Antonym of Meekness is Pride
6
Generally she is cautious in her work.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics.
Fast : moving or capable of moving at high speed.
Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.
Hurtful : causing distress to someone's feelings.

Antonym of Cautious is Rash
7
Giving alms to the poor is considered holy.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Holy : dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
Horrible : causing or likely to cause horror; shocking.
Obnoxious : extremely unpleasant.
Profane : not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular.
Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.

Antonym of Holy is Profane
8
Good actions cannot camouflage one's bad qualities.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Camouflage : hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage.
Exhibit : publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
Demonstrate : give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).
Reveal : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Parade : a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.

Antonym of Camouflage is Reveal
9
He abandoned his family.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Abandoned : having been deserted or left.
Saved : keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger.
Supported : bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
Encouraged : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

Antonym of Abandoned is Supported
10
He abdicated his post of his own accord.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Abdicated : (of a monarch) renounce one's throne.
Acquired ; buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
Inherited : (of money, property, or a title) received as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
Liberate : set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
Usurped : take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Antonym of Abdicated is Usurped