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[#796] Antonym of LUXURIANT
Correct Answer

(A) barren

Explanation

Solution: Luxuriant : (of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth
lush. Barren : (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. Small : of a size that is less than normal or usual. Ghastly : causing great horror or fear. Decaying : rotting or decomposing through the action of bacteria and fungi. Antonym of Luxuriant is Barren

[#797] The minister was punished with defection for his anti-party activities.
Correct Answer

(D) joining

Explanation

Solution: Defection : the desertion of one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one. Resignation : an act of resigning from a job or office. Co-operation : the action or process of working together to the same end. Invitation : a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something. Joining : link
connect. Antonym of Defection is Joining

[#798] The momentum of the movement slackened in course of time.
Correct Answer

(C) quickened

Explanation

Solution: Slackened : reduce or decrease in speed or intensity. Recovered : return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Multiplied : increase or cause to increase greatly in number or quantity. Quickened : make or become faster or quicker. Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end
cease to happen. Antonym of Slackened is Quickened

[#799] The passing of the bill was followed by a large scale retaliation by the citizens.
Correct Answer

(B) reconciliation

Explanation

Solution: Retaliation : the action of returning a military attack
counter-attack. Procreation : the production of offspring
reproduction. Reconciliation : the restoration of friendly relations. Conciliation : the action of stopping someone being angry
placation. Redressal : remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance. Antonym of Retaliation is Reconciliation

[#800] Antonym of BASHFUL
Correct Answer

(D) confident

Explanation

Solution: Bashful : reluctant to draw attention to oneself
shy. Daring : (of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. Boastful : showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. Upright : (of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight. Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities. Antonym of Bashful is Confident