Antonyms - Study Mode

[#646] Silence in this place is mandatory .
Correct Answer

(A) optional

Explanation

Solution: Mandatory : required by law or mandate
compulsory. Optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory. Compulsory : required by law or a rule
obligatory. Imperative : of vital importance
crucial. Irritating : causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger. Antonym of Mandatory is Optional

[#647] Some people indulge in loud vulgar talk.
Correct Answer

(D) refined

Explanation

Solution: Vulgar : lacking sophistication or good taste. Simple : easily understood or done
presenting no difficulty. Restrained : characterized by reserve or moderation
unemotional or dispassionate. Graceful : having or showing grace or elegance. Refined : elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste. Antonym of Vulgar is Refined

[#648] Soon the boys realised his peevish ways and began to avoid him.
Correct Answer

(A) amiable

Explanation

Solution: Peevish : having or showing an irritable disposition. Amiable : having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Unpleasant : causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion
disagreeable. Snappish : (of a dog) irritable and inclined to bite. Authoritative : able to be trusted as being accurate or true
reliable. Antonym of Peevish is Amiable

[#649] Such lofty dreams can never come true.
Correct Answer

(B) humble

Explanation

Solution: Lofty : proud
arrogant. Puny : small and weak. Humble : having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. Insignificant : too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. Casual : relaxed and unconcerned. Antonym of Lofty is Humble

[#650] Such a scene attracts the onlookers.
Correct Answer

(C) repels

Explanation

Solution: Attracts : exert a force on (an object) that is directed towards the source of the force. Instigate : bring about or initiate (an action or event). Annoys : make (someone) a little angry
irritate. Repels : drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. Revolts : take violent action against an established government or ruler
rebel. Antonym of Attracts is Repels