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[#151] Antonym of NUGATORY
Correct Answer

(C) valuable

Explanation

Solution: Nugatory : of no value or importance. Voluptuous : (of a woman) curvaceous and sexually attractive. Slender : (of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin. Valuable : extremely useful or important. Worthless : having no real value or use. Antonym of Nugatory is Valuable

[#152] Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
Correct Answer

(A) prosperity
(H) prosperity

Explanation

Solution: Adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation. Prosperity : the state of being prosperous. Curiosity : a strong desire to know or learn something. Animosity : strong hostility. Sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy. Antonym of Adversity is Prosperity

[#153] Antonym of SPREAD
Correct Answer

(D) contract

Explanation

Solution: Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. Subdue : overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person). Repress : subdue (someone or something) by force. Suppress : forcibly put an end to. Contract : decrease in size, number, or range. Antonym of Spread is Contract

[#154] Antonym of AUTONOMY
Correct Answer

(B) dependence

Explanation

Solution: Autonomy : the right or condition of self-government. Submissiveness : obedience, humility. Dependence : the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. Subordination : the action of subordinating or the state of being subordinate. Slavery : the state of being a slave. Antonym of Autonomy is Dependence

[#155] Antonym of OUTMODED
Correct Answer

(D) fashionable

Explanation

Solution: Outmoded : old-fashioned. Polished : shiny as a result of being rubbed. Practicable : able to be done or put into practice successfully. Stylish : fashionably elegant and sophisticated. Fashionable : characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style. Antonym of Outmoded is Fashionable