Antonyms - Study Mode

[#741] He found it hard to withstand the stress of circumstances.
Correct Answer

(D) yield

Explanation

Solution: Withstand : remain undamaged or unaffected by
resist. Endure : suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently. Resist : withstand the action or effect of. Tolerate : allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. Yield : give way to arguments, demands, or pressure. Antonym of Withstand is Yield

[#742] He harboured a feeling of malice towards his younger brother.
Correct Answer

(D) goodwill

Explanation

Solution: Malice : the desire to harm someone
ill will. Love : an intense feeling of deep affection. Rancour : bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. Spite : a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone. Goodwill : friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. Antonym of Malice is Goodwill

[#743] He harvested a rich crop from that fecund land.
Correct Answer

(C) barren

Explanation

Solution: Fecund : producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth
highly fertile. Fertile : (of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. Obsolete : no longer produced or used
out of date. Barren : (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Fruitless : failing to achieve the desired results
unproductive or useless. Antonym of Fecund is Barren

[#744] He has a delicate constitution.
Correct Answer

(C) strong

Explanation

Solution: Delicate : easily broken or damaged
fragile. Fit : of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose. Ungainly : (of a person or movement) awkward
clumsy. Strong : powerful and difficult to resist or defeat. Rugged : (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface. Antonym of Delicate is Strong

[#745] He has a superficial knowledge of the subject.
Correct Answer

(B) profound

Explanation

Solution: Superficial : not thorough, deep, or complete
cursory. Wide : of great or more than average width. Profound : (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight. Sufficient : enough
adequate. Excessive : more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
immoderate. Antonym of Superficial is Profound