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961. Which one of the following is antonym of " Picayune " while others are synonyms?
- A. Piddling
- B. Trifling
- C. Colossal
- D. Trivial
Explanation: “Picayune” means petty, insignificant, or trifling. “Colossal” means enormous, so it is the clear opposite; the other options all suggest smallness or unimportance.
Correct answer: Colossal962. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flaunt " while others are synonyms?
- A. Cover
- B. Brandish
- C. Display
- D. Exhibit
Explanation: To “flaunt” something is to display it ostentatiously, while to “cover” it is to hide or conceal it. Brandish, display, and exhibit are all related to showing something openly.
Correct answer: Cover963. Which one of the following is antonym of " Welter " while others are synonyms?
- A. Clutter
- B. Fuddle
- C. Jumble
- D. Order
Explanation: “Welter” means a confused mass or state of disorder. “Order” is its opposite, while clutter, fuddle, and jumble all suggest confusion or disorder.
Correct answer: Order964. Which one of the following is antonym of " Eclat " while others are synonyms?
- A. Eminence
- B. Esteem
- C. Plaudit
- D. Dullness
Explanation: “Eclat” means conspicuous success, acclaim, or brilliance. “Dullness” is the opposite of such distinction and brilliance, while eminence, esteem, and plaudit are related to honour or acclaim.
Correct answer: Dullness965. Which one of the following is antonym of " Minuscule " while others are synonyms?
- A. Diminutive
- B. Lilliputian
- C. Miniature
- D. Majuscule
Explanation: Minuscule means extremely small, as do diminutive, Lilliputian, and miniature. Majuscule refers to a large or uppercase letter, making it the opposite choice.
Correct answer: Majuscule966. Which one of the following is antonym of " IMPOVERISHED " while others are synonyms?
- A. broke
- B. destitute
- C. impecunious
- D. wealthy
Explanation: Impoverished means poor or lacking money, which is expressed by broke, destitute, and impecunious. Wealthy means possessing considerable money or resources, so it is the antonym.
Correct answer: wealthy967. Which one of the following is antonym of " Flummox " while others are synonyms?
- A. Baffle
- B. Confound
- C. Perplex
- D. Enlighten
Explanation: To flummox someone is to confuse or puzzle them, like baffle, confound, and perplex. To enlighten someone is to give them understanding, so it is the opposite.
Correct answer: Enlighten968. Which one of the following is antonym of " Epitome " while others are synonyms?
- A. antithesis
- B. abridgment
- C. abstract
- D. compendium
Explanation: An epitome is a perfect example or, in another sense, a concise summary; abridgment, abstract, and compendium share the summary sense. Antithesis means a direct opposite or contrast, so it is the antonym.
Correct answer: antithesis969. Which one of the following is antonym of " Perdition " while others are synonyms?
- A. Heaven
- B. Doom
- C. Hell
- D. Infernal
Explanation: Perdition means eternal punishment, damnation, or hell, matching doom and hell in this list. Heaven represents salvation and blessedness, so it is the opposite.
Correct answer: Heaven970. Which one of the following is antonym of " Mordant " while others are synonyms?
- A. acerbic
- B. caustic
- C. corrosive
- D. pleasant
Explanation: Mordant describes a sharply biting or sarcastic quality and can also mean corrosive, like acerbic, caustic, and corrosive. Pleasant describes something agreeable rather than harsh, so it is the antonym.
Correct answer: pleasant