Antonyms - Study Mode

[#791] The director had a derisive attitude towards some of the members of the committee.
Correct Answer

(B) respectful

Explanation

Solution: Derisive : expressing contempt or ridicule. Enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Respectful : feeling or showing deference and respect. Deprecatory : expressing disapproval
disapproving. Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence
supportive. Antonym of Derisive is Respectful

[#792] Antonym of MOIST
Correct Answer

(B) dry

Explanation

Solution: Moist : slightly wet. Parched : dried out with heat. Dry : free from moisture or liquid
not wet or moist. Hard : solid, firm, and rigid
not easily broken, bent, or pierced. Crisp : (of a substance) firm, dry, and brittle. Antonym of Moist is Dry

[#793] Antonym of MALICE
Correct Answer

(C) goodwill

Explanation

Solution: Malice : the desire to harm someone
ill will. Honour : high respect
great esteem. Ecstasy : an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement. Goodwill : friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude. Happiness : the state of being happy. Antonym of Malice is Goodwill

[#794] Antonym of JUBILANT
Correct Answer

(C) gloomy

Explanation

Solution: Jubilant : feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph. Scared : fearful
frightened. Disturbed : having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted. Gloomy : causing or feeling depression or despondency. Quiet : making little or no noise. Antonym of Jubilant is Gloomy

[#795] Antonym of CONTENTED
Correct Answer

(D) disappointed

Explanation

Solution: Contented : feeling or expressing happiness or satisfaction. Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences
impetuous. Narrow-minded : not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views
prejudiced. Gloomy : causing or feeling depression or despondency. Disappointed : sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations. Antonym of Contented is Disappointed