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921. Antonym of PEEVISH is _____________?
- A. Amiable
- B. Unpleasant
- C. Snappish
- D. Authoritative
Explanation: Peevish means easily irritated or bad-tempered, so its opposite is amiable, meaning friendly and good-natured. Unpleasant and snappish are closer to synonyms of peevish.
Correct answer: Amiable922. Antonym of BLEMISH is _____________?
- A. Adornment
- B. Pimple
- C. dearth
- D. Tarnish
Explanation: A blemish is a flaw or mark that spoils appearance, whereas an adornment is something that improves or decorates it. Pimple and tarnish are forms or near-synonyms of blemish.
Correct answer: Adornment923. Antonym of "RAUCOUS" is _________?
- A. Hoarse
- B. Subdued
- C. Strident
- D. None of these
Explanation: Raucous means harsh, loud, and disorderly, while subdued means quiet or restrained. Hoarse and strident are related to loud or harsh sounds, so they are not opposites.
Correct answer: Subdued924. Antonym of perilous is:__________?
- A. Safe
- B. Attract
- C. Draw
- D. Lure
Explanation: Perilous means dangerous or risky, so its opposite is safe. Attract, draw, and lure all relate to pulling someone or something toward a place.
Correct answer: Safe925. Antonym of FOIBLE is_________?
- A. Feasible
- B. Luxurious
- C. Forte
- D. Powerful
Explanation: A foible is a minor weakness or personal fault, while a forte is a strength or area of special ability. Thus, forte is the closest antonym.
Correct answer: Forte926. Antonym of ACRIMONIOUS is __________?
- A. Acid
- B. Bitter
- C. Soothing
- D. Enervate
Explanation: Acrimonious describes bitter, harsh or angry speech, so soothing expresses the opposite quality. Acid and bitter are related to acrimonious, while enervate means to weaken.
Correct answer: Soothing927. What of the following word is an opposite to English word ' Bigsie'?
- A. Arrogant
- B. Selfish
- C. Humble
- D. Naughty
Explanation: Bigsie, or bigsy, describes someone self-important or arrogant. Humble expresses the opposite quality, whereas selfish and naughty are unrelated meanings.
Correct answer: Humble928. What is the antonym of Demur?
- A. accept
- B. crude
- C. boisterous
- D. falter
Explanation: To demur is to object, hesitate, or show reluctance, so its opposite is to accept. The other choices do not express agreement or willingness.
Correct answer: accept929. What is the antonym of "Pit"?
- A. group
- B. peak
- C. select
- D. marry
Explanation: A pit can mean a deep hollow or the lowest point, while a peak is a high point or summit. Thus peak is the contextual opposite in this vocabulary question.
Correct answer: peak930. What is the antonym of " Withdraw"?
- A. need
- B. advance
- C. reduce
- D. want
Explanation: To withdraw is to move back or away, whereas to advance is to move forward. Reduce and want do not provide the opposite meaning here.
Correct answer: advance