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    Question

    Directions : Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    PONTIFICATE
    A To pilfer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To leave one's country Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To speak in a humble manner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To spend recklessly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option (c) is the correct answer. ‘Pontificate’ means ‘to speak or write and give your opinion about something as if you knew everything about it and as if only your opinion was correct’, the opposite of this is option (c) i.e. to speak in a humble manner. ‘To pilfer’ means to steal (things of little value). ‘Recklessly’ means without regard to the danger or the consequences of one's actions; rashly.

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