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[#666] On the face of it Poirot's glance conveyed humorous impatience.
Correct Answer

(C) pathetic

Explanation

Solution: Humorous : causing laughter and amusement
comic. Disappointed : sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations. Dejected : sad and depressed
dispirited. Pathetic : arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. Dismayed : cause (someone) to feel concern and distress. Antonym of Humorous is Pathetic

[#667] One should never be reckless in his dealings with others.
Correct Answer

(B) careful

Explanation

Solution: Reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions
rash or impetuous. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy
unconcerned. Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm
cautious. Imprudent : not showing care for the consequences of an action
rash. Lenient : (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected. Antonym of Reckless is Careful

[#668] Antonym of TENTATIVE
Correct Answer

(D) final

Explanation

Solution: Tentative : not certain or fixed
provisional. Immediate : occurring or done at once
instant. Urgent : requiring immediate action or attention. Developed : advanced or elaborated to a specified degree. Final : allowing no further doubt or dispute. Antonym of Tentative is Final

[#669] Antonym of ADHERENT
Correct Answer

(C) detractor

Explanation

Solution: Adherent : someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. Rival : a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity. Alien : belonging to a foreign country. Detractor : a person who disparages someone or something
critic. Enemy : a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Antonym of Adherent is Detractor

[#670] Antonym of PERTINENT
Correct Answer

(D) irrelevant

Explanation

Solution: Pertinent : relevant or applicable to a particular matter
apposite. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy
unconcerned. Detached : separate or disconnected. Determined : having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it. Irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something. Antonym of Pertinent is Irrelevant