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2711. What is the synonym of Disconsolately?
- A. Parsimoniously
- B. Magnanimously
- C. Dourly
- D. Exuberantly
Explanation: Option C is correct.Dourly means gloomily or sternly. Disconsolately means without comfort; unhappily, which aligns with dourly.
Correct answer: Dourly2712. What is the synonym of Dank?
- A. Saturated
- B. Ephemeral
- C. Impecunious
- D. Sunbaked
Explanation: Option A is correct.Dank means being damp, moist, and often unpleasantly humid. Saturated is a synonym of dank, as it means being completely filled or soaked with a liquid, often to the point of being damp or moist.
Correct answer: Saturated2713. What is the antonym of EXCURSION?
- A. Farrago
- B. Expedition
- C. Exacerbation
- D. Stick around
Explanation: Option D is correct.Excursion means a trip or journey away from a place. Stick around means to stay or remain in a place, which is the opposite of Excursion.They are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings. While Excursion implies movement away from a place, Stick around implies staying in the same place.
Correct answer: Stick around2714. What is the synonyms of FLICKED?
- A. Supplicated
- B. Extirpated
- C. Zipped
- D. Unwound
Explanation: Option D is correct.Flicked means to move or strike something with a quick, sudden motion, often releasing or unwinding something. Unwound means to unwind or uncoil something, or to relax and become less tense.
Correct answer: Unwound2715. What is the antonym of HEAP?
- A. Squander
- B. Evanescence
- C. Plethora
- D. Abnegation
Explanation: Option A is correct.Heap means a large quantity or amount of something, often in a disorganized or untidy state. Squander means to waste or spend something recklessly, often reducing a large amount or heap to nothing.
Correct answer: Squander2716. What is the antonym of HIDEOUS?
- A. Obnoxious
- B. Cognizant
- C. Resplendent
- D. Didactic
Explanation: Option C is correct.Hideous means extremely unpleasant or repulsive, often in terms of appearance. Resplendent means impressively beautiful or attractive, often in terms of appearance.They are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings. While Hideous describes something as repulsive, Resplendent describes something as beautiful.
Correct answer: Resplendent2717. What is the antonym of the word ILLUMINATION?
- A. Brightness
- B. Lacklustre
- C. Ostentation
- D. Serendipity
Explanation: Option B is correct.Illumination means the state of being lit up or enlightened, often referring to the provision of light or understanding. Lacklustre means lacking brightness or sparkle, often describing something that is dull or uninspiring.They are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings. While Illumination implies light or understanding, Lacklustre implies a lack of light or inspiration.
Correct answer: Lacklustre2718. What is the antonym of the word INSINUATED?
- A. Adjudicated
- B. Suggested
- C. Chagrined
- D. Unambiguous
Explanation: Option B is correct.Illumination means the state of being lit up or enlightened, often referring to the provision of light or understanding. Lacklustre means lacking brightness or sparkle, often describing something that is dull or uninspiring.They are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings. While Illumination implies light or understanding, Lacklustre implies a lack of light or inspiration.
Correct answer: Unambiguous2719. What is the antonym of the word JUVENILE?
- A. Youngish
- B. Mellow
- C. Deleterious
- D. Intransigent
Explanation: Option B is correct.Juvenile and Mellow are antonyms. Juvenile refers to something or someone that is young, immature, or inexperienced. Mellow, on the other hand, refers to something or someone that is mature, ripe, or softened with age.
Correct answer: Mellow2720. What is the antonym of the word JUBILANT?
- A. Munificent
- B. Prolix
- C. Downcast
- D. Triumphant
Explanation: Option C is correct.Jubilant and Downcast are antonyms, or words with opposite meanings.Jubilant means feeling or expressing great joy or triumph, often due to a significant achievement or victory. Downcast means feeling or showing sadness or disappointment.
Correct answer: Downcast