Antonyms - Study Mode
[#551] His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.
Correct Answer
(C) forgiving
(F) forgiving
Explanation
Solution: Vindictive : having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence
easily frightened. Obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request
submissive to another's authority. Forgiving : ready and willing to forgive. Forgetful : apt or likely not to remember. Antonym of Vindictive is Forgiving
[#552] His attitude is very hostile .
Correct Answer
(A) friendly
Explanation
Solution: Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike
unfriendly. Friendly : kind and pleasant. Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics. Humane : having or showing compassion or benevolence. Helpful : giving or ready to give help. Antonym of Hostile is Friendly
[#553] His books are well known for their progressive ideas.
Correct Answer
(D) reactionary
Explanation
Solution: Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages. Useless : not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome. Old-fashioned : in or according to styles or types no longer current
not modern. Complex : consisting of many different and connected parts. Reactionary : opposing political or social progress or reform. Antonym of Progressive is Reactionary
[#554] His conduct on the stage was applauded unanimously.
Correct Answer
(A) booed
Explanation
Solution: Applauded : show approval or praise by clapping. Booed : say ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. Silenced : cause to become silent
prohibit or prevent from speaking. Hated : feel intense dislike for. Disturbed : having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted. Antonym of Applauded is Booed
[#555] His friends liked everything about him except his frugality .
Correct Answer
(B) extravagance
Explanation
Solution: Frugality : the quality of being economical with money or food
thriftiness. Short temper : a tendency to lose one's temper quickly. Extravagance : lack of restraint in spending money or using resources. Shabbiness : Dilapidated or deteriorated in condition, especially through neglect. Punctuality : the fact or quality of being on time. Antonym of Frugality is Extravagance