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[#166] FRAUDULENT
Correct Answer

(D) Genuine

Explanation

Solution: Fradulent : Obtained,done by, or involving deception,especially criminal deception. Candid : Truthful and straight forward. Direct : Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping. Forthright : Direct and outspoken. Genuine : Truly what something is said to be. Antonym of Fradulent is Genuine .

[#167] FLAGITIOUS
Correct Answer

(A) Innocent

Explanation

Solution: Flagitious : Criminal. Innocent : Not guilty of a crime or offence. Vapid : Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging. Ignorant : Lacking knowledge or awareness in general. Frivolous : Not having any serious purpose or value. Antonym of Flagitious is Innocent .

[#168] BELITTLE
Correct Answer

(C) Exaggerate

Explanation

Solution: Main Entry: belittle Part of Speech: verb Definition: detract Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish, discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay, dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down, shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash, squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down, underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off. Antonyms: build up, exaggerate , praise, value.

[#169] STARTLED
Correct Answer

(B) Relaxed

Explanation

Solution: Startled : Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm. Amused : Entertained. Relaxed : Free from tension and anxiety. Endless : Having or seeming to have no end or limit. Astonished : Greatly surprised or impressed. Antonym of Startled is Relaxed .

[#170] EVASIVE
Correct Answer

(D) Frank

Explanation

Solution: Evasive : Indeterminate, inexplicit. Free : Able to act or be done as one wishes. Honest : Truthful,sincere. Liberal : Willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one’s own. Frank : Explicit ,straight forward. Antonym of Evasive is Frank .