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[#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 Old-fashioned : in or according to styles or types no longer current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