Antonyms - Study Mode

[#176] Avogadro's hypothesis has proved significant till the present day.
Correct Answer

(A) fact

Explanation

Solution: Hypothesis : a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. Fact : information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article. Theory : a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. Conclusion : the end or finish of an event, process, or text. Experiment : a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact. Antonym of Hypothesis is Fact

[#177] Don't scold the boy over such trifles.
Correct Answer

(C) praise

Explanation

Solution: Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. Console : comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment. Praise : express warm approval or admiration of. Vituperate : blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. Antonym of Scold is Praise

[#178] Earthquake are frequent in Japan.
Correct Answer

(D) rare

Explanation

Solution: Frequent : occurring or done many times at short intervals. Extinct : (of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members. Unusual : not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Few : a small number of. Rare : (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often. Antonym of Frequent is Rare

[#179] Antonym of RESERVED
Correct Answer

(B) talkative

Explanation

Solution: Reserved : slow to reveal emotion or opinions. Likeable : (especially of a person) pleasant, friendly, and easy to like. Talkative : fond of or given to talking. Popular : liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group. Companionable : friendly and sociable. Antonym of Reserved is Talkative

[#180] Antonym of ABDICATE
Correct Answer

(A) claim

Explanation

Solution: Abdicate : (of a monarch) renounce one's throne. Claim : state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. Snatch : quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. Plunder : steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder. Seize : take hold of suddenly and forcibly. Antonym of Abdicate is Claim