16. One who does not believe in the existence of God is an
(A) bankrupt
(B) atheist
(C) aggressor
(D) alien
Answer:
(B) atheist
Explanation:
An “atheist” is specifically defined as a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.
17. The expression ‘to get over’ something means to
(A) advance
(B) develop
(C) recover
(D) reach
Answer:
(C) recover
Explanation:
The phrasal verb “to get over” something (like an illness, a shock, or a relationship) means to recover from it and return to a normal state.
18. A statement consisting of two parts that seem to mean the opposite of each other is called
(A) paragon
(B) synonym
(C) paradox
(D) antonym
Answer:
(C) paradox
Explanation:
A “paradox” is a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd, but in reality, expresses a possible truth.
19. The antonym of ‘malign’ is
(A) praise
(B) criticize
(C) serious
(D) None of these
Answer:
(A) praise
Explanation:
To “malign” someone is to speak about them in a spitefully critical or harmful manner. Its direct opposite (antonym) is to “praise” them.
20. I despise people who are cruel to children. ‘Despise’ means to
(A) hate
(B) love
(C) throw
(D) stop
Answer:
(A) hate
Explanation:
To “despise” means to feel a deep and intense repugnance, contempt, or hatred for someone or something.
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