Antonyms - Study Mode

[#681] Repression in China has deepened during the past few months.
Correct Answer

(B) liberation

Explanation

Solution: Repression : the action of subduing someone or something by force. Regeneration : the action or process of regenerating or being regenerated. Liberation : the action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression
release. Agitation : a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. Expression : the action of making known one's thoughts or feelings. Antonym of Repression is Liberation

[#682] When asked whether he was an atheist, he simply quibbled .
Correct Answer

(C) affirmed

Explanation

Solution: Quibbled : argue or raise objections about a trivial matter. Frowned : disapprove of. Wavered : move in a quivering way
flicker. Affirmed : declare one's support for
uphold
defend. Denied : state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. Antonym of Quibbled is Affirmed

[#683] Why do you disparage him all the time?
Correct Answer

(D) glorify

Explanation

Solution: Disparage : regard or represent as being of little worth. Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose
misuse. Criticise : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Encourage : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). Glorify : praise and worship (God). Antonym of Disparage is Glorify

[#684] William Wordsworth is celebrated for his lucid style.
Correct Answer

(C) unknown

Explanation

Solution: Celebrated : greatly admired
renowned. Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Unpopular : not liked or popular. Unknown : not known or familiar. Renowned : known or talked about by many people
famous. Antonym of Celebrated is Unknown

[#685] With the advent of Green Revolution, India now produces sufficient quantity of foodgrains every year.
Correct Answer

(B) inadequate

Explanation

Solution: Sufficient : enough
adequate. Short : measuring a small distance from end to end. Inadequate : lacking the quality or quantity required
insufficient for a purpose. Small : of a size that is less than normal or usual. More : a greater or additional amount or degree. Antonym of Sufficient is Inadequate