Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.”
The accepted answer is C. Insincere. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.” is answered by Insincere (option C). Option A (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Insincere. Option B (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Insincere. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Insincere 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. Reputable
Why not A: “Reputable” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Insincere. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.” is answered by Insincere (option C). Option A (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- B. Verbose
Why not B: “Verbose” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Insincere. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.” is answered by Insincere (option C). Option A (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
- C. Insincere ✓
- D. Dull
Why not D: “Dull” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Insincere. “Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.” is answered by Insincere (option C). Option A (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch i
Correct answer
C. Insincere
Explanation
“Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Sincere'.” is answered by Insincere (option C). Option A (“Reputable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Insincere. Option B (“Verbose”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Insincere. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Insincere 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-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, antonyms
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