Antonyms - Study Mode

[#686] Worldly-wise people find it prudent to adopt a morally flexible attitude towards current behaviour patterns.
Correct Answer

(B) uncompromising

Explanation

Solution: Flexible : (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances. Weak : lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks
having little physical strength or energy. Uncompromising : showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions. Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike
unfriendly. Neutral : not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.
impartial. Antonym of Flexible is Uncompromising

[#687] You cannot blame him beacause all his dealings are aboveboard .
Correct Answer

(C) underhand

Explanation

Solution: Aboveboard : legitimate, honest, and open. Under : extending or directly below. Boring : not interesting
tedious. Underhand : acting or done in a secret or dishonest way. Beneath : extending or directly underneath. Antonym of Aboveboard is Underhand

[#688] You can't work out this project with nebulous plans in mind.
Correct Answer

(C) clear

Explanation

Solution: Nebulous : in the form of a cloud or haze
hazy
obscure. Useful : able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. Practical : of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas. Clear : (of a substance) transparent
unclouded. Fundamental : forming a necessary base or core
of central importance. Antonym of Nebulous is Clear

[#689] You must quote examples to support your statement.
Correct Answer

(C) contradict

Explanation

Solution: Quote : mention or refer to (someone or something) to provide evidence or authority for a statement or opinion. Reveal : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. Restrain
prevent (someone or something) from doing something
keep under control or within limits. Contradict : deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. Adduce : cite as evidence. Antonym of Quote is Contradict

[#690] The doctor advised us to give him wholesome nutrition.
Correct Answer

(A) sickly

Explanation

Solution: Wholesome : conducive to or suggestive of good health and physical well-being. Sickly : often ill
in poor health. Stupendous : extremely impressive. Depressing : causing or resulting in a feeling of miserable dejection. Fragmentary : consisting of small disconnected or incomplete parts. Antonym of Wholesome is Sickly