Antonyms - Study Mode

[#246] A feeling of brotherhood should be propagated amongst the masses.
Correct Answer

(B) suppressed

Explanation

Solution: Propagated : spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely. Disseminated : having spread throughout an organ or the body. Suppressed : forcibly put an end to. Dissipated : (of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. Crushed : deformed, pulverized, or forced inwards by compression. Antonym of Propagated is Suppressed

[#247] After meeting the holy man, his nagging mood of diffidence suddenly changed.
Correct Answer

(B) self-assurance

Explanation

Solution: Diffidence : modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. Confusion : uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required. Self-assurance : confidence in one's own abilities or character. Contentment : a state of happiness and satisfaction. Consternation : a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. Antonym of Diffidence is Self-assurance

[#248] Feasibility of the project is under study.
Correct Answer

(D) impracticability
(F) impracticability

Explanation

Solution: Feasibility : practicality. unsuitability : the quality of being inappropriate. cheapness : the quality of being low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services. impropriety : failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty. impracticability : not practicable. Antonym of Feasibility is impracticability

[#249] Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its citizens.
Correct Answer

(B) entry

Explanation

Solution: exodus : a mass departure of people. invasion : an incursion by a large number of people or things into a place or sphere of activity. entry : arrival. immigration : the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. expulsion : the action of forcing someone to leave an organization. Antonym of exodus is entry

[#250] Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts.
Correct Answer

(B) relevant

Explanation

Solution: superfluous : unnecessary. important : of great significance or value. relevant : closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention. essential : extremely important. Antonym of superfluous is relevant