Antonyms - Study Mode

[#716] It was a unanimous decision.
Correct Answer

(C) discordant

Explanation

Solution: Unanimous : (of two or more people) fully in agreement. Uncertain : not able to be relied on
not known or definite. Partial : existing only in part
incomplete. Discordant : disagreeing or incongruous. Divergent : tending to be different or develop in different directions. Antonym of Unanimous is Discordant

[#717] It was a voluntary gesture.
Correct Answer

(A) compulsory

Explanation

Solution: Voluntary : done, given, or acting of one's own free will. Compulsory : required by law or a rule
obligatory. Violent : using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Deliberate : done consciously and intentionally. Valuable : worth a great deal of money. Antonym of Voluntary is Compulsory

[#718] It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a cynical attitude.
Correct Answer

(B) naive

Explanation

Solution: Cynical : believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest
distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Mature : fully developed physically
full-grown. Naive : (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement. Eccentric : (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange. Crazy : mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour. Antonym of Cynical is Naive

[#719] It was a very dreary day.
Correct Answer

(D) bright

Explanation

Solution: Dreary : depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive. Drab : lacking brightness or interest
drearily dull. Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury. Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Bright : cheerful and lively. Antonym of Dreary is Bright

[#720] It was an arduous task for me.
Correct Answer

(A) easy

Explanation

Solution: Arduous : involving or requiring strenuous effort
difficult and tiring. Easy : achieved without great effort
presenting few difficulties. Consuming : (of a feeling) completely filling one's mind and attention
absorbing. Quick : moving fast or doing something in a short time. Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. Antonym of Arduous is Easy