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111. Antonym of " Applicable " is _____________?
- A. Irrelevant
- B. Minimifidian
- C. Incredulous
- D. Cynical
- E. Upset
Explanation: Applicable means relevant or suitable for a particular purpose, so its opposite is irrelevant. The other choices describe doubtful, distrustful, or dissatisfied attitudes rather than lack of relevance.
Correct answer: Irrelevant112. Antonym of "Lenient" is _____________?
- A. easy-going
- B. long-suffering
- C. Strict
- D. Liberal
- E. Moderate
Explanation: Lenient means merciful or not strict in enforcing rules, so its opposite is strict. Easy-going, liberal, and moderate all suggest tolerance rather than severity.
Correct answer: Strict113. Antonym of " Pessimistic " is _____________?
- A. Devoted
- B. Cheat
- C. Despondent
- D. Hopeful
- E. Defeatist
Explanation: Pessimistic means expecting bad results, whereas hopeful means expecting or desiring a good result. Despondent and defeatist are related negative attitudes, not opposites.
Correct answer: Hopeful114. Antonym of FALLACY is _________?
- A. Abandon
- B. Blunder
- C. Truth
- D. Error
Explanation: A fallacy is a false or mistaken line of reasoning, so its opposite is truth. Blunder and error are close in meaning to fallacy rather than opposites.
Correct answer: Truth115. Antonym of " Chaste " is _____________?
- A. Shrewd
- B. Talkative
- C. Aspirant
- D. Promiscuous
- E. Celibate
Explanation: Chaste means sexually pure or abstinent, whereas promiscuous describes having many casual sexual relationships. Celibate is close to chaste, not its opposite.
Correct answer: Promiscuous116. Antonym of " Celibate " is _____________?
- A. Chaste
- B. Ascetic
- C. Monastic
- D. Married
- E. Genious
Explanation: Celibate means unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations, so married is its conventional opposite. Chaste, ascetic, and monastic all describe restraint or religious discipline and are not opposites.
Correct answer: Married117. Antonym of " Sceptical " is _____________?
- A. Unconvinced
- B. Scoffing
- C. Certain
- D. Reticent
- E. Scapegoat
Explanation: Someone sceptical is doubtful or unconvinced, while someone certain has no doubt. Unconvinced and scoffing reinforce scepticism rather than oppose it.
Correct answer: Certain118. Antonym of " Dismantle " is _____________?
- A. Vie
- B. Raze
- C. Outclass
- D. Level
- E. Build
Explanation: To dismantle is to take apart, whereas to build is to construct or assemble. “Raze” and “level” are related to destroying, so they are not opposites.
Correct answer: Build119. Antonym of " Provoke " is _____________?
- A. Arouse
- B. Induce
- C. Evoke
- D. Allay
Explanation: To provoke is to stir up anger or action, while to allay is to calm or reduce it. “Arouse,” “induce,” and “evoke” all involve causing a response rather than calming one.
Correct answer: Allay120. Antonym of " Incur " is ____________?
- A. Attract
- B. Invite
- C. Earn
- D. Avoid
Explanation: To incur is to become subject to or bring upon oneself something undesirable, such as a debt or penalty. To avoid means to keep away from it, making it the opposite.
Correct answer: Avoid