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991. 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: Truth

992. 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: Promiscuous

993. 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: Married

994. 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: Certain

995. 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: Build

996. 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: Allay

997. 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

998. Antonym of " Astute " is _____________?

  • A. Shrewd
  • B. Discerning
  • C. Canny
  • D. Whirlwind
  • E. Stupid

Explanation: Astute means clever, shrewd, or perceptive, so its opposite is stupid, meaning lacking intelligence. The other choices describe forms of cleverness and are near-synonyms of astute.

Correct answer: Stupid

999. Antonym of " Perspicacious " is _____________?

  • A. Sagacious
  • B. Discerning
  • C. Astute
  • D. Dull
  • E. Canny

Explanation: Perspicacious means having keen insight and sharp understanding, so dull is its opposite. Sagacious, discerning, and astute all describe mental sharpness.

Correct answer: Dull

1000. Antonym of " Meticulous " is _____________?

  • A. Fussy
  • B. Painstaking
  • C. Scrupulous
  • D. Sloppy
  • E. Conscientious

Explanation: Meticulous means extremely careful and attentive to detail, whereas sloppy means careless or untidy. The other options are synonyms of meticulous.

Correct answer: Sloppy