Antonyms - Study Mode

[#946] He makes occasional visits to Delhi.
Correct Answer

(C) regular

Explanation

Solution: Occasional : occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly. Accidental : happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly. Strange : unusual or surprising
difficult to understand or explain. Regular : arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances. Frivolous : not having any serious purpose or value. Antonym of Occasional is Regular

[#947] Antonym of CONFIDENT
Correct Answer

(A) diffident

Explanation

Solution: Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities. Diffident : modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence
easily frightened. Reserved : slow to reveal emotion or opinions. Shy : nervous or timid in the company of other people. Antonym of Confident is Diffident

[#948] Antonym of INFRUCTUOUS
Correct Answer

(B) straight

Explanation

Solution: Infructuous : pointless or unnecessary. Devious : showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals. Straight : (of thinking) clear, logical, and unemotional. Remote : (of a place) situated far from the main centres of population
distant. Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses. Antonym of Infructuous is Straight

[#949] Antonym of BRIDGE
Correct Answer

(A) divide

Explanation

Solution: Bridge : join, link. Divide : separate or be separated into parts. Bind : tie or fasten (something) tightly together. Release : allow or enable to escape from confinement
set free. Link : a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one affects the other. Antonym of Bridge is Divide

[#950] Antonym of ESCALATE
Correct Answer

(B) subside

Explanation

Solution: Escalate : increase rapidly. Lessen : make or become less
diminish. Subside : become less intense, violent, or severe. Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. Heal : cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again. Antonym of Escalate is Subside