Antonyms - Study Mode

[#996] We must abolish evil customs.
Correct Answer

(C) revive

Explanation

Solution: Abolish : formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). Eradicate : destroy completely
put an end to. Restore : bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation). Revive : restore interest in or the popularity of. Encourage : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). Antonym of Abolish is Revive

[#997] We must realise the futility of wars.
Correct Answer

(B) usefulness

Explanation

Solution: Futility : pointlessness or uselessness. Urgency : importance requiring swift action. Usefulness : the quality or fact of being useful. Value : the regard that something is held to deserve
the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. Importance : the state or fact of being of great significance or value. Antonym of Futility is Usefulness

[#998] We received a cordial welcome from our host.
Correct Answer

(B) cold

Explanation

Solution: Cordial : warm and friendly. Official : relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities. Cold : of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body. Distrustful : feeling or showing distrust of someone or something. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy
unconcerned. Antonym of Cordial is Cold

[#999] We were advised not to extinguish our hopes for the time being.
Correct Answer

(D) promote

Explanation

Solution: Extinguish : cause (a fire or light) to cease to burn or shine. Aggravate : make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. Intensify : become or make more intense. Inflate : increase (something) by a large or excessive amount. Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.)
further the progress of. Antonym of Extinguish is Promote

[#1000] He has bought genuine pearls.
Correct Answer

(C) spurious

Explanation

Solution: Genuine : truly what something is said to be
authentic. Inexpensive : not costing a great deal
cheap. Unattractive : not pleasing or appealing to look at. Spurious : not being what it purports to be
false or fake. Extraneous : irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. Antonym of Genuine is Spurious