Antonyms - Study Mode

[#851] All her life she has been insulated from the harsh realities of the world.
Correct Answer

(A) exposed

Explanation

Solution: Insulated : protect (someone or something) from unpleasant influences or experiences. Exposed : not covered or hidden
visible. Troubled : beset by problems or difficulties. Used : having already been used. Worried : anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. Antonym of Insulated is Exposed

[#852] All these measures will augment employment oppurtunities.
Correct Answer

(C) diminish

Explanation

Solution: Augment : make (something) greater by adding to it
increase. Constrain : compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action. Restrain : prevent (someone or something) from doing something
keep under control or within limits. Diminish : make or become less. Circumscribe : restrict (something) within limits. Antonym of Augment is Diminish

[#853] Always avoid late-night jobs.
Correct Answer

(C) pursue

Explanation

Solution: Avoid : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). Inspire : fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Compel : force or oblige (someone) to do something. Pursue : follow or chase (someone or something). Take : lay hold of (something) with one's hands
reach for and hold. Antonym of Avoid is Pursue

[#854] Always be impartial in your dealings.
Correct Answer

(D) unfair

Explanation

Solution: Impartial : treating all rivals or disputants equally. Discourteous : showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people. Impudent : not showing due respect for another person
impertinent. Disrespectful : showing a lack of respect or courtesy
impolite. Unfair : not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice. Antonym of Impartial is Unfair

[#855] An artisan well is dug upto an impervious layer of rocks.
Correct Answer

(B) penetrable

Explanation

Solution: Impervious : not allowing fluid to pass through. Hidden : kept out of sight
concealed. Penetrable : allowing things to pass through
permeable. Hard : solid, firm, and rigid
not easily broken, bent, or pierced. Dry : free from moisture or liquid
not wet or moist. Antonym of Impervious is Penetrable