Antonyms - Study Mode

[#191] The new officer is a brash young man.
Correct Answer

(A) polite

Explanation

Solution: Brash : self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. Polite : having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. Arrogant : having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Kind : a group of people or things having similar characteristics. Handsome : (of a man) good-looking. Antonym of Brash is Polite

[#192] The officer incharge was quite humane in his approach.
Correct Answer

(B) unsympathetic

Explanation

Solution: Humane : having or showing compassion or benevolence. Uncultured : not characterized by good taste, manners, or education. Unsympathetic : not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. Uncivilised : (of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced. Uncompromising : showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions. Antonym of Humane is Unsympathetic

[#193] The palace was indeed grotesque .
Correct Answer

(D) congruous

Explanation

Solution: Grotesque : incongruous or inappropriate to a shocking degree. Good : to be desired or approved of. Decent : conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour. Filthy : disgustingly dirty. Congruous : in agreement or harmony. Antonym of Grotesque is Congruous

[#194] The patient looks a little more cheerful this morning.
Correct Answer

(A) depressed

Explanation

Solution: Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Dull : lacking interest or excitement. Energetic : showing or involving great activity or vitality. Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense. Antonym of Cheerful is Depressed

[#195] The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labour officer intervened.
Correct Answer

(C) conciliatory

Explanation

Solution: Collision : an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another. Circuitous : (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. Retaliatory : (of an action) characterized by a desire for revenge. Conciliatory : intended or likely to placate or pacify. Perfunctory : (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. Antonym of Collision is Conciliatory