Antonyms - Study Mode

[#601] Most surfaces are made glossy by polishing.
Correct Answer

(C) dull

Explanation

Solution: Glossy : shiny and smooth. Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface
not smooth or level. Crude : in a natural or raw state
not yet processed or refined. Dull : lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen. Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. Antonym of Glossy is Dull

[#602] Mother Teresa devoted her life to the service of the poor and the destitute .
Correct Answer

(C) rich

Explanation

Solution: Destitute : extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself. Greedy : having an excessive desire or appetite for food. Noble : belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy. Rich : having a great deal of money or assets
wealthy. Extraordinary : very unusual or remarkable. Antonym of Destitute is Rich

[#603] Mr. Arun Lal is a noted personality in the town.
Correct Answer

(D) obscure

Explanation

Solution: Noted : well known
famous. Condemned : sentenced to a particular punishment, especially death. Ostracised : exclude from a society or group. Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Obscure : not discovered or known about
uncertain. Antonym of Noted is Obscure

[#604] Mr. Khanna is held in high esteem by the residents of the colony.
Correct Answer

(C) disdain

Explanation

Solution: Esteem : respect and admiration. Revere : feel deep respect or admiration for (something). Hatred : intense dislike
hate. Disdain : the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. Notoriety : the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. Antonym of Esteem is Disdain

[#605] Mr. Lal was a reserved man.
Correct Answer

(A) talkative

Explanation

Solution: Reserved : quiet
private
self-contained. Talkative : fond of or given to talking. Defamed : damage the good reputation of (someone)
slander or libel. Popular : liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group. Companionable : friendly and sociable. Antonym of Reserved is Talkative