Antonyms - Study Mode

[#756] It was universally characterised as a progressive measure.
Correct Answer

(D) regressive

Explanation

Solution: Progressive : happening or developing gradually or in stages. Abhorrent : inspiring disgust and loathing
repugnant. Retrograde : directed or moving backwards. Obstructive : causing a blockage or obstruction. Regressive : returning to a former or less developed state
characterized by regression. Antonym of Progressive is Regressive

[#757] It's not fair to leave dogs loose .
Correct Answer

(B) chained

Explanation

Solution: Loose : not firmly or tightly fixed in place
detached or able to be detached. Closed : not open. Chained : fasten or secure with a chain. Tight : fixed, fastened, or closed firmly
hard to move, undo, or open. Locked : fastened or secured with a lock. Antonym of Loose is Chained

[#758] James had the habit of exhausting his colleagues.
Correct Answer

(C) praising

Explanation

Solution: Exhausting : making one feel very tired
very tiring. Deriding : the expression of contempt or ridicule. Pushing : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself. Praising : express warm approval or admiration of. Supporting : bear all or part of the weight of
hold up. Antonym of Exhausting is Praising

[#759] Joys and tensions are ephemeral aspects of life.
Correct Answer

(B) permanent

Explanation

Solution: Ephemeral : lasting for a very short time. Stable : (of an object or structure) not likely to give way or overturn
firmly fixed. Permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. Spiritual : relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. Ethical : relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these. Antonym of Ephemeral is Permanent

[#760] Last month tomatoes were quite cheap .
Correct Answer

(B) costly

Explanation

Solution: Cheap : low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services. Inexpensive : not costing a great deal
cheap. Costly : costing a lot
expensive. Insufficient : not enough
inadequate. Less : a smaller amount of
not as much. Antonym of Cheap is Costly