Directions: In each question below, word is used in four different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
(A) The regulations imposed in the East to placate environmental opposition to GM foods effectively prevent the Third World from developing GM foods.
(B) The facts are incorrect and they have placated members of all political parties across the country.
(C) However, his statement did little to placate the unions who say that even negotiations cannot help in this matter.
(D) The government has a greater imperative to placate the farming lobby than protecting wildlife because of its political leverage.
Placate- make (someone) less angry or hostile. The word ‘placate’ is incorrect in sentence B. In other sentence, placate is correctly use
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bold word.
The new Principal of the school is stern , yet he understands the needs of his subordinate...
FALLACY
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Fidelity
14. Malevolent
...Choose the correct ANTONYM for the given word.
IGNORANT
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.
Purchasing furniture at a low cost could not invo...
Jovial - Seema is one of the most 'jovial' persons I have ever met.
Give the baby a good diet
A) Tantamount B) Natural C) Serious D) Equal
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Authentic