Antonyms - Study Mode

[#566] Geetanjali is loved by all for her meekness .
Correct Answer

(B) pride

Explanation

Solution: Meekness : the fact or condition of being meek
submissiveness
modesty. Harshness : the quality of being unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Passion : strong and barely controllable emotion. Antonym of Meekness is Pride

[#567] Generally she is cautious in her work.
Correct Answer

(C) rash

Explanation

Solution: Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics. Fast : moving or capable of moving at high speed. Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences
impetuous. Hurtful : causing distress to someone's feelings. Antonym of Cautious is Rash

[#568] Giving alms to the poor is considered holy .
Correct Answer

(C) profane

Explanation

Solution: Holy : dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose
sacred. Horrible : causing or likely to cause horror
shocking. Obnoxious : extremely unpleasant. Profane : not relating to that which is sacred or religious
secular. Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. Antonym of Holy is Profane

[#569] He abandoned his family.
Correct Answer

(B) supported
(E) supported

Explanation

Solution: Abandoned : having been deserted or left. Saved : keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger. Supported : bear all or part of the weight of
hold up. Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. Encouraged : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). Antonym of Abandoned is Supported

[#570] He abdicated his post of his own accord.
Correct Answer

(D) usurped

Explanation

Solution: Abdicated : (of a monarch) renounce one's throne. Acquired
buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself. Inherited : (of money, property, or a title) received as an heir at the death of the previous holder. Liberate : set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression. Usurped : take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. Antonym of Abdicated is Usurped