Antonyms - Study Mode
[#1021] Antonym of KEEN
Correct Answer
(A) dull
Explanation
Solution: Keen : having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm. Dull : lacking interest or excitement. Rogue : a dishonest or unprincipled man. Ardent : very enthusiastic or passionate. Shrewd : having or showing sharp powers of judgement
astute. Antonym of Keen is Dull
[#1022] Antonym of RECEDE
Correct Answer
(B) advance
Explanation
Solution: Recede : go or move back or further away from a previous position. Rush : move with urgent haste. Advance : move forwards in a purposeful way. Approach : come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. Forward : in the direction that one is facing or travelling
towards the front. Antonym of Recede is Advance
[#1023] Antonym of ABHORRENCE
Correct Answer
(B) liking
Explanation
Solution: Abhorrence : a feeling of revulsion
disgusted loathing. Aversion : a strong dislike or disinclination. Liking : a feeling of regard or fondness. Appreciation : recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Fear : an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. Antonym of Abhorrence is Liking
[#1024] Antonym of ZEAL
Correct Answer
(C) apathy
Explanation
Solution: Zeal : great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. Hostility : hostile behaviour
unfriendliness or opposition. Diffidence : modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. Apathy : lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. Antonym of Zeal is Apathy
[#1025] Antonym of UNCOUTH
Correct Answer
(C) courteous
Explanation
Solution: Uncouth : lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. Crude : in a natural or raw state
not yet processed or refined. Awkward : causing difficulty
hard to do or deal with. Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. Refined : with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing. Antonym of Uncouth is Courteous