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[#561] Antonym of SPURIOUS
Correct Answer

(B) genuine

Explanation

Solution: Spurious : not being what it purports to be
false or fake. False : not according with truth or fact
incorrect. Genuine : truly what something is said to be
authentic. Simple : easily understood or done
presenting no difficulty. Systematic : done or acting according to a fixed plan or system
methodical. Antonym of Spurious is Genuine

[#562] Antonym of ACQUISITIVE
Correct Answer

(D) austere

Explanation

Solution: Acquisitive : excessively interested in acquiring money or material things. Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser. Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food. Simple : easily understood or done
presenting no difficulty. Austere : (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries. Antonym of Acquisitive is Austere

[#563] For the first time I saw him speaking so rudely to Ranjeet.
Correct Answer

(C) politely

Explanation

Solution: Rudely : in an offensive or bad-mannered way. Softly : in a careful and gentle manner. Gently : with a mild, kind, or tender manner. Politely : in a respectful and considerate manner. Slowly : at a slow speed
not quickly. Antonym of Rudely is Politely

[#564] From his acts of hunting, it can be inferred that he is a wicked man.
Correct Answer

(C) pious

Explanation

Solution: Wicked : evil or morally wrong. Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence. Decent : conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour. Pious : devoutly religious. Peaceful : free from disturbance
tranquil. Antonym of Wicked is Pious

[#565] Gandhiji always advocated the use of indigenous goods.
Correct Answer

(D) foreign

Explanation

Solution: Indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
native. Cheap : low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services. Native : a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether subsequently resident there or not. Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement
absurd and foolish. Foreign : of, from, in, or characteristic of a country or language other than one's own. Antonym of Indigenous is Foreign