Antonyms - Study Mode

[#606] Mrs. Higgins is a humble lady.
Correct Answer

(C) vain

Explanation

Solution: Humble : having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. Whimsical : playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. Youthful : young or seeming young. Vain : having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. Unassuming : not pretentious or arrogant
modest. Antonym of Humble is Vain

[#607] My uncle is very wealthy, but rather parsimonious in his habits.
Correct Answer

(A) extravagant

Explanation

Solution: Parsimonious : very unwilling to spend money or use resources. Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Generous
showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed. Antonym of Parsimonious is Extravagant

[#608] Antonym of HAUGHTY
Correct Answer

(C) humble

Explanation

Solution: Haughty : arrogantly superior and disdainful. Pitiable : deserving or arousing pity. Scared : fearful
frightened. Humble : having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. Cowardly : lacking courage. Antonym of Haughty is Humble

[#609] Antonym of VIRULENT
Correct Answer

(A) harmless

Explanation

Solution: Virulent : (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Harmless : not able or likely to cause harm. Malignant : evil in nature or effect
malevolent. Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike
unfriendly. Vicious : deliberately cruel or violent. Antonym of Virulent is Harmful

[#610] Antonym of AMICABLE
Correct Answer

(C) hostile

Explanation

Solution: Amicable : characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. Shy : nervous or timid in the company of other people. Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike
unfriendly. Crazy : mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour. Antonym of Amicable is Hostile