Antonyms - Study Mode

[#721] It was really a sinister move on his part.
Correct Answer

(C) auspicious

Explanation

Solution: Sinister : giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. Malevolent : having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Sinful : wicked and immoral
committing or characterized by the committing of sins. Auspicious : conducive to success
favourable. Right : morally good, justified, or acceptable. Antonym of Sinister is Auspicious

[#722] Antonym of LETHAL
Correct Answer

(A) safe

Explanation

Solution: Lethal : sufficient to cause death. Safe : protected from or not exposed to danger or risk
not likely to be harmed or lost. Playful : fond of games and amusement
light-hearted. Virulent : (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Forgiving : ready and willing to forgive. Antonym of Lethal is Safe

[#723] Antonym of COVERT
Correct Answer

(B) open

Explanation

Solution: Covert : not openly acknowledged or displayed. Clandestine : kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. Open : freely available or accessible
unrestricted. Virtuous : having or showing high moral standards. Wide : of great or more than average width. Antonym of Covert is Open

[#724] Antonym of DAINTY
Correct Answer

(C) vigorous

Explanation

Solution: Dainty : delicately small and pretty. Splendid : magnificent
very impressive. Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront
characterized by or resulting from aggression. Vigorous : strong, healthy, and full of energy. Towering : extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings. Antonym of Dainty is Vigorous

[#725] Antonym of SANCTIFY
Correct Answer

(D) pollute

Explanation

Solution: Sanctify : set apart as or declare holy. Dedicate : devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose. Patronise : treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority. Venerate : regard with great respect
revere. Pollute : contaminate (water, the air, etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances. Antonym of Sanctify is Pollute