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[#96] The treaty was ratified by the heads of states.
Correct Answer

(D) annulled

Explanation

Solution: Ratified : sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid. Set : put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position. Unsettled : lacking order or stability. Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Annulled : declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). Antonym of Ratified is Annulled

[#97] The inhabitants of the island were barbarians .
Correct Answer

(D) civilised
(E) civilized

Explanation

Solution: Barbarians : an uncultured or brutish person. Bad : of poor quality or a low standard. Uncivilised : (of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced. Cruel : wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. Civilised : bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced. Antonym of Barbarians is Civilised

[#98] Antonym of SCOLD
Correct Answer

(D) praise

Explanation

Solution: Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. Enamour : be filled with love for. Rebuke : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions. Criticise : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Praise : express warm approval or admiration of. Antonym of Scold is Praise

[#99] Antonym of CHIDE
Correct Answer

(A) praise

Explanation

Solution: Chide : scold or rebuke. Praise : express warm approval or admiration of. Fear : an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. Criticise : indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests. Antonym of Chide is Praise

[#100] Antonym of SLUR
Correct Answer

(C) credit

Explanation

Solution: Slur : make damaging or insulting insinuations or allegations about. Promise : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen. Hope : a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. Credit : public acknowledgement or praise, given or received when a person's responsibility for an action or idea becomes apparent. Virtue : behaviour showing high moral standards. Antonym of Slur is Credit