Antonyms - Study Mode

[#981] His logic seemed absurd .
Correct Answer

(B) rational

Explanation

Solution: Absurd : wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. Fictional : relating to or occurring in fiction
invented for the purposes of fiction. Rational : based on or in accordance with reason or logic. Proportional : corresponding in size or amount to something else. Useless : not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome. Antonym of Absurd is Rational

[#982] His move was a calculated one.
Correct Answer

(C) thoughtless

Explanation

Solution: Calculated : (of an action) done with full awareness of the likely consequences. Idiotic : very stupid. Simple : easily understood or done
presenting no difficulty. Thoughtless : (of a person or their behaviour) not showing consideration for the needs of other people. Artless : without guile or deception. Antonym of Calculated is Thoughtless

[#983] His partners felt that it was a viable business proposition.
Correct Answer

(A) impracticable

Explanation

Solution: Viable : capable of working successfully
feasible. Impracticable : (of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. Inviolable : never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured. Unavailable : not able to be used or obtained
not at someone's disposal. Enviable : arousing or likely to arouse envy. Antonym of Viable is Impracticable

[#984] His plans may sound nebulous .
Correct Answer

(A) clear

Explanation

Solution: Nebulous : in the form of a cloud or haze
hazy. Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Concrete : existing in a material or physical form
not abstract. Prominent : important
famous. Inconspicuous : not clearly visible or attracting attention. Antonym of Nebulous is Clear

[#985] His style of writing is quite verbose .
Correct Answer

(B) succinct

Explanation

Solution: Verbose : using or expressed in more words than are needed. Lucid : expressed clearly
easy to understand. Succinct : (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed. Unusual : not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Comical : amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. Antonym of Verbose is Succinct