Select the antonym of 'AUGMENT'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the antonym of 'AUGMENT'.

A. Enlarge

B. Increase

C. Diminish

D. Expand

Answer: Option C

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AUGMENT means to make something greater; its antonym is DIMINISH.

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Select the synonym of 'BRAG'.

A. Understate

B. Deprecate

C. Modesty

D. Boast

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
BRAG means to say something boastfully; its synonym is BOAST.

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Select the synonym of 'FACETIOUS'.

A. Humorous

B. Solemn

C. Serious

D. Grave

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Facetious' means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor, synonymous with 'Humorous'.

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Select the synonym of 'GOSSAMER'.

A. Dense

B. Sheer

C. Thick

D. Heavy

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Gossamer' means light, thin, and delicate. 'Sheer' is the synonym.

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