“Uncouth” describes someone or something lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. “Unpolished” is the closest synonym.
12. The antonym of ‘Trounce’ is :
(A) Rout
(B) Forfeit
(C) Drub
(D) Flog
Answer:
(B) Forfeit
Explanation:
“Trounce” means to defeat heavily in a contest (synonyms include rout, drub, and flog). The antonym provided is “Forfeit,” which means to lose or surrender by giving up rather than fighting to win.
13. The antonym of ‘Accusation’ is :
(A) Charge
(B) Scandal
(C) Vindication
(D) Guilt
Answer:
(C) Vindication
Explanation:
An “accusation” is a claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong. “Vindication” is the opposite, meaning the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion.
14. ‘Emaciated’ means:
(A) Garrulous
(B) Vigorous
(C) Host
(D) Thin
Answer:
(D) Thin
Explanation:
“Emaciated” is an adjective used to describe someone who is abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
15. ‘Misanthrope’ is :
(A) full of courage
(B) very careful
(C) one who hates humanity
(D) concerned with the weather
Answer:
(C) one who hates humanity
Explanation:
The word “misanthrope” comes from Greek roots (misos = hatred, anthropos = man) and defines a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
