Antonyms - Study Mode

[#696] The food served at the official dinner was very bland .
Correct Answer

(D) tasty

Explanation

Solution: Bland : (of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid. Inedible : not fit or suitable for eating. Spicy : flavoured with or fragrant with spice. Nutritious : efficient as food
nourishing. Tasty : (of food) having a pleasant, distinct flavour. Antonym of Bland is Tasty

[#697] The gatekeeper ought to be more vigilant these days.
Correct Answer

(C) careless

Explanation

Solution: Vigilant : keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Irresponsible : (of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility. Ignorant : lacking knowledge or awareness in general
uneducated or unsophisticated. Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Innocent : not guilty of a crime or offence. Antonym of Vigilant is Careless

[#698] Antonym of QUIESCENT
Correct Answer

(A) troublesome

Explanation

Solution: Quiescent : in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. Troublesome : causing difficulty or annoyance. Weak : lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks
having little physical strength or energy. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy
unconcerned. Unconcerned : showing a lack of worry or interest, especially when this is surprising or callous. Antonym of Quiescent is Troublesome

[#699] Antonym of SCEPTICAL
Correct Answer

(B) hopeful

Explanation

Solution: Sceptical : not easily convinced
having doubts or reservations. Inquisitive : having or showing an interest in learning things
curious. Hopeful : feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. Indictive : declare, announce. Intuitive : using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning
instinctive. Antonym of Sceptical is Hopeful

[#700] Antonym of APPOSITE
Correct Answer

(A) inappropriate

Explanation

Solution: Apposite : apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. Inappropriate : not suitable or proper in the circumstances. Intemperate : having or showing a lack of self-control
immoderate. Inconsistent : not staying the same throughout. Irregular : not even or balanced in shape or arrangement. Antonym of Apposite is Inappropriate