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981. Antonym of Felicity is _____________?

  • A. Sadness
  • B. Powerful
  • C. Narrow
  • D. Opaque

Explanation: Felicity means great happiness or joy, so sadness is its opposite. The other options describe power, size, or opacity and are unrelated.

Correct answer: Sadness

982. Antonym of Credulous is _____________?

  • A. Respectfull
  • B. Hardworking
  • C. Skeptical
  • D. Frugal

Explanation: Credulous means too ready to believe what others say, whereas skeptical means questioning or unwilling to accept claims without evidence. The remaining options describe manners, effort, or spending habits.

Correct answer: Skeptical

983. Antonym of ATTRACT is _____________?

  • A. Repel
  • B. Demote
  • C. Expel
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Attract means to draw something toward oneself, whereas repel means to drive it away. Expel means force out and is related, but it is not the direct opposite here.

Correct answer: Repel

984. Antonym of ADAPT is _____________?

  • A. Applaud
  • B. Unfit
  • C. Approve
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Adapt means to adjust or make suitable, while unfit can mean to make unsuitable or not suitable. The options are imperfect because the verb “maladapt” would be a more exact opposite.

Correct answer: Unfit

985. Antonym of APATHY is _____________?

  • A. Sleep
  • B. Conclude
  • C. Zeal
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Apathy is a lack of interest, feeling, or enthusiasm; zeal means intense enthusiasm or eagerness. Therefore, zeal supplies the required contrast.

Correct answer: Zeal

986. Antonym of ARCHETYPE is _____________?

  • A. Origin
  • B. Copy
  • C. Generous
  • D. Factory

Explanation: An archetype is an original model or prototype, while a copy is an imitation derived from it. Origin is related to the idea of an archetype rather than its opposite.

Correct answer: Copy

987. Antonym of BRUSQUE is _____________?

  • A. Corrupt
  • B. Brash
  • C. energetic
  • D. Courteous

Explanation: Brusque means abrupt and often rudely brief, so courteous is its opposite. Brash is similar to brusque in suggesting bold or insensitive behaviour.

Correct answer: Courteous

988. 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: Irrelevant

989. 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: Strict

990. 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: Hopeful