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[#866] Antonym of ADVANCE
Correct Answer

(A) retreat

Explanation

Solution: Advance : move forwards in a purposeful way. Retreat : move back or withdraw. Restrain : prevent (someone or something) from doing something
keep under control or within limits. Withhold : refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another). Defend : resist an attack made on (someone or something)
protect from harm or danger. Antonym of Advance is Retreat

[#867] Machine-civilisation has made human life artificial .
Correct Answer

(B) natural

Explanation

Solution: Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. Genuine : truly what something is said to be
authentic. Natural : existing in or derived from nature
not made or caused by humankind. True : in accordance with fact or reality. Authentic : of undisputed origin and not a copy
genuine. Antonym of Artificial is Natural

[#868] Mahatma Gandhi said that compassion is more important than truth.
Correct Answer

(C) callousness

Explanation

Solution: Compassion : sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. Violence : behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something. Uncivility : lacking civility or good manners. Callousness : insensitive and cruel disregard for others. Hardihood : boldness
daring. Antonym of Compassion is Callousness

[#869] Many of the propositions he put up at the conference were ludicrous .
Correct Answer

(C) praiseworthy

Explanation

Solution: Ludicrous : so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. Obnoxious : extremely unpleasant. Humorous : causing laughter and amusement
comic. Praiseworthy : deserving approval and admiration. Impractical : not adapted for use or action
not sensible or realistic. Antonym of Ludicrous is Praiseworthy

[#870] Many reactions take place in the blast furnace simultaneously .
Correct Answer

(C) separately

Explanation

Solution: Simultaneously : at the same time. Invariably : in every case or on every occasion
always. Contemporarily : existing, occurring, or living at the same time
belonging to the same time. Separately : as a separate entity or entities
not together. Momentarily : for a very short time. Antonym of Simultaneously is Separately