Antonyms - Study Mode

[#986] His was a sulky disposition.
Correct Answer

(B) cheerful

Explanation

Solution: Sulky : morose, bad-tempered, and resentful
refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. Mild : not severe, serious, or harsh. Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. Loving : feeling or showing love or great care. Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics. Antonym of Sulky is Cheerful

[#987] His writings have been much eulogised by Indian scholars.
Correct Answer

(A) condemned

Explanation

Solution: Eulogised : praise highly in speech or writing. Condemned : express complete disapproval of
censure. Flouted : openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention). Disapproved : have or express an unfavourable opinion. Disparage : regard or represent as being of little worth. Antonym of Eulogised is Condemned

[#988] Antonym of TERSE
Correct Answer

(B) detailed

Explanation

Solution: Terse : sparing in the use of words
abrupt. Concise : giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words
brief but comprehensive. Detailed : having many details or facts
showing attention to detail. Expressive : effectively conveying thought or feeling. Descriptive : serving or seeking to describe. Antonym of Terse is Detailed

[#989] Antonym of DEFICIT
Correct Answer

(B) surplus

Explanation

Solution: Deficit : the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small. Superfluous : unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Surplus : an amount of something left over when requirements have been met
an excess of production or supply. Explicit : stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Implicit : suggested though not directly expressed. Antonym of Deficit is Surplus

[#990] Antonym of AMBIGUOUS
Correct Answer

(C) explicit

Explanation

Solution: Ambiguous : open to more than one interpretation
not having one obvious meaning. Obscure : not discovered or known about
uncertain. Secular : not connected with religious or spiritual matters. Explicit : stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Equivocate : use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. Antonym of Ambiguous is Explicit