Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.”
The accepted answer is B. Even-tempered. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.” is answered by Even-tempered (option B). Option A (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Even-tempered. Option C (“Unrepentant”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Even-tempered. Remaining alternatives (Vulnerable) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Even-tempered is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Verbose
Why not A: “Verbose” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Even-tempered. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.” is answered by Even-tempered (option B). Option A (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- B. Even-tempered ✓
- C. Unrepentant
Why not C: “Unrepentant” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Even-tempered. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.” is answered by Even-tempered (option B). Option A (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- D. Vulnerable
Why not D: “Vulnerable” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Even-tempered. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.” is answered by Even-tempered (option B). Option A (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
Correct answer
B. Even-tempered
Explanation
“Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Irascible'.” is answered by Even-tempered (option B). Option A (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Even-tempered. Option C (“Unrepentant”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Even-tempered. Remaining alternatives (Vulnerable) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Even-tempered is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Antonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, antonyms, NTS
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