Antonyms - Study Mode

[#656] The man was liberated from the charge.
Correct Answer

(D) imprisoned

Explanation

Solution: Liberated : set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression. Emancipated : free from legal, social, or political restrictions
liberated. Enclosed : surrounded or closed off on all sides. Concealed : kept secret
hidden. Imprisoned : kept in prison: captive. Antonym of Liberated is Imprisoned

[#657] The man's actions made it obvious that he had a wicked plan in mind.
Correct Answer

(B) obscure

Explanation

Solution: Obvious : easily perceived or understood
clear, self-evident, or apparent. False : not according with truth or fact
incorrect. Obscure : not discovered or known about
uncertain. Certain : able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case. Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. Antonym of Obvious is Obscure

[#658] The members of the Board were impressed by the candidates urbane behaviour.
Correct Answer

(C) rude

Explanation

Solution: Urbane : (of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner. Rural : in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy
unconcerned. Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Negative : consisting in or characterized by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features. Antonym of Urbane is Rude

[#659] The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.
Correct Answer

(C) defer
(G) defer

Explanation

Solution: Precipitate : cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. Pull : exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself. Push : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself. Defer : put off (an action or event) to a later time
postpone. Create : bring (something) into existence. Antonym of Precipitate is Defer

[#660] The minister is optimistic about the new project just launched.
Correct Answer

(C) pessimistic

Explanation

Solution: Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. Stoical : enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining. Dubious : hesitating or doubting. Pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Cynical : believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest
distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Antonym of Optimistic is Pessimistic