Antonyms - Study Mode

[#736] Crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life.
Correct Answer

(C) triumphant
(G) triumphant

Explanation

Solution: Crestfallen : sad and disappointed. Disturbed : having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted. Vainglorious : excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements
overly vain. Triumphant : having won a battle or contest
victorious. Indignant : feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. Antonym of Crestfallen is Triumphant

[#737] Expediency is the guiding factor in politics.
Correct Answer

(D) inconvenience

Explanation

Solution: Expediency : the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
convenience. Novelty : the quality of being new, original, or unusual. Short-sightedness : the quality of being short-sighted
inability to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes. Unsuitability : the quality of being inappropriate, unsuitable, or unfit. Inconvenience : the state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort. Antonym of Expediency is Inconvenience

[#738] He felt gratified to the old man for his help.
Correct Answer

(D) frustrated

Explanation

Solution: Gratified : give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction. Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Discouraged : having lost confidence or enthusiasm
disheartened. Distressed : suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. Frustrated : feeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change or achieve something. Antonym of Gratified is Frustrated

[#739] He felt tired with the monotony of his daily routine.
Correct Answer

(B) variety

Explanation

Solution: Monotony : lack of variety and interest
tedious repetition and routine. Peacefulness : state of calm or tranquility. Variety : the quality or state of being different or diverse
the absence of uniformity or monotony. Excitement : a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. Range : the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale. Antonym of Monotony is Variety

[#740] He found an ancient statue in the village.
Correct Answer

(D) modern

Explanation

Solution: Ancient : belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Fresh : (of food) recently made or obtained
not tinned, frozen, or otherwise preserved. New : produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time
not existing before. Recent : having happened, begun, or been done not long ago
belonging to a past period comparatively close to the present. Modern : relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. Antonym of Ancient is Modern