Antonyms - Study Mode

[#161] The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
Correct Answer

(A) pride
(H) pride

[#162] It's a rule of the company to endow the Manager with all essential perks.
Correct Answer

(C) divest

Explanation

Solution: Endow : give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution). Rob : take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force. Invest : put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit. Divest : deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions). Snatch : quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. Antonym of Endow is Divest

[#163] Let us not aggravate the sufferings of the poor.
Correct Answer

(B) alleviate

Explanation

Solution: Aggravate : make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. Abbreviate : shorten (a word, phrase, or text). Alleviate : make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. Advocate : a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. Appreciate : recognize the full worth of. Antonym of Aggravate is Alleviate

[#164] Life in the villages is very dull .
Correct Answer

(D) pleasant

Explanation

Solution: Dull : lacking interest or excitement. Serious : demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application. Wasteful : (of a person, action, or process) using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. Bluffing : try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions. Pleasant : giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. Antonym of Dull is Pleasant

[#165] Lucy is a smart girl.
Correct Answer

(D) scruffy

Explanation

Solution: Smart : (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed. Casual : relaxed and unconcerned. Indecent : not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters. Active : engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. Scruffy : shabby and untidy or dirty. Antonym of Smart is Scruffy