Antonyms - Study Mode

[#636] Antonym of OVERWEENING
Correct Answer

(A) humble

Explanation

Solution: Overweening : showing excessive confidence or pride. Humble : having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. Sedate : calm, dignified, and unhurried. Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser. Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas
intelligent. Antonym of Overweening is Humble

[#637] Antonym of UNIVERSAL
Correct Answer

(B) regional

Explanation

Solution: Universal : relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group
applicable to all cases. Narrow : of small width in relation to length. Regional : relating to or characteristic of a region. Miniature : very small of its kind. Subsidiary : less important than but related or supplementary to something. Antonym of Universal is Regional

[#638] Antonym of BALMY
Correct Answer

(A) hard

Explanation

Solution: Balmy : mild, gentle, calm. Hard : solid, firm, and rigid
not easily broken, bent, or pierced. Genuine : truly what something is said to be
authentic. Mild : not severe, serious, or harsh. Fragrant : having a pleasant or sweet smell. Antonym of Balmy is Hard

[#639] Antonym of PALTRY
Correct Answer

(B) worthwhile

Explanation

Solution: Paltry : (of an amount) very small or meagre. Strong : having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. Worthwhile : worth the time, money, or effort spent
of value or importance. Mean : intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing)
signify. Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell
not sweet. Antonym of Paltry is Worthwhile

[#640] Antonym of CELIBACY
Correct Answer

(C) matrimony

Explanation

Solution: Celibacy : the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. Chastity : the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse. Misogyny : dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women. Matrimony : the state of being married
marriage. Divorce : the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body. Antonym of Celibacy is Matrimony