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[#1016] Antonym of PROFANE
Correct Answer

(D) pious

Explanation

Solution: Profane : not relating to that which is sacred or religious
secular. Arrogant : having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Benign : gentle and kind. Respectful : feeling or showing deference and respect. Pious : devoutly religious. Antonym of Profane is Pious

[#1017] Antonym of RELINQUISH
Correct Answer

(C) assume

Explanation

Solution: Relinquish : voluntarily cease to keep or claim
give up. Withdraw : remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position. Attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force. Assume : take or begin to have (power or responsibility). Conquer : overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force. Antonym of Relinquish is Assume

[#1018] Antonym of ALIENATE
Correct Answer

(D) unite

Explanation

Solution: Alienate : make (someone) feel isolated or estranged. Separate : cause to move or be apart. Identify : associate someone or something closely with
regard as having strong links with. Assemble : (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose. Unite : come or bring together for a common purpose or action. Antonym of Alienate is Unite

[#1019] Antonym of ALIVE
Correct Answer

(B) dead

Explanation

Solution: Alive : (of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead. Passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance. Dead : no longer alive. Asleep : in a state of sleep. Drowsy : sleepy and lethargic
half asleep. Antonym of Alive is Dead

[#1020] Antonym of CRYPTIC
Correct Answer

(D) candid

Explanation

Solution: Cryptic : having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. Superficial : appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely. Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. Candid : truthful and straightforward
frank. Antonym of Cryptic is Candid