Antonyms - Study Mode
[#556] His knowledge of the subject is quite extensive .
Correct Answer
(C) limited
Explanation
Solution: Extensive : covering or affecting a large area. Ordinary : with no special or distinctive features
normal. Little : small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude). Limited : restricted in size, amount, or extent
few, small, or short. Immense : extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree. Antonym of Extensive is Limited
[#557] Antonym of RETAIN
Correct Answer
(C) spare
Explanation
Solution: Retain : continue to have (something)
keep possession of. Reject : dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty. Renounce : formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). Spare : make free or available. Eject : force or throw (something) out in a violent or sudden way. Antonym of Retain is Spare
[#558] Antonym of NAIVE
Correct Answer
(C) sophisticated
Explanation
Solution: Naive : (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. Wealthy : having a great deal of money, resources, or assets
rich. Sophisticated : having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture. Complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements
intricate. Antonym of Naive is Sophisticated
[#559] Antonym of QUERULOUS
Correct Answer
(D) happy
Explanation
Solution: Querulous : ill-tempered. Bright : giving out or reflecting much light
shining. Splendid : magnificent
very impressive. Smart : (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Antonym of Querulous is Happy
[#560] Antonym of DISINGENUOUS
Correct Answer
(D) honest
Explanation
Solution: Disingenuous : not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. Industrious : diligent and hard-working. Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
unwieldy. Slothful : lazy. Honest : free of deceit
truthful and sincere. Antonym of Disingenuous is Honest