Antonyms - Study Mode

[#536] In all places, and at all times, there is a profusion of talents.
Correct Answer

(D) scarcity

Explanation

Solution: Profusion : an abundance or large quantity of something. Plenty : a large or sufficient amount or quantity
more than enough. Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous. Aversion : a strong dislike or disinclination. Scarcity : the state of being scarce or in short supply
shortage. Antonym of Profusion is Scarcity

[#537] In ancient days, a fragile glass jar was considered to be more valuable than a human slave.
Correct Answer

(C) strong

Explanation

Solution: Fragile : (of an object) easily broken or damaged. Broad : having a distance larger than usual from side to side
wide. Tall : of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width. Strong : having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. Heavy : of great weight
difficult to lift or move. Antonym of Fragile is Strong

[#538] In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation while entertaining friends.
Correct Answer

(C) simplicity
(E) miserliness

Explanation

Solution: Ostentation : the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress. Innocence : the state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offence. Purity : freedom from adulteration or contamination. Simplicity : the quality or condition of being easy to understand or do. Miserliness : excessive desire to save money
extreme meanness. Antonym of Ostentation is Simplicity

[#539] India is a land of abundant resources.
Correct Answer

(D) limited

Explanation

Solution: Abundant : existing or available in large quantities
plentiful. Enough : as much or as many as required. Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Deficient : not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient. Limited : restricted in size, amount, or extent
few, small, or short. Antonym of Abundant is Limited

[#540] It is obligatory for a common citizen to follow the rules.
Correct Answer

(A) optional

Explanation

Solution: Obligatory : required by a legal, moral, or other rule
compulsory. Optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory. Superfluous : unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Necessary : needed to be done, achieved, or present
essential. Advisable : (of a course of action) to be recommended
sensible. Antonym of Obligatory is Optional