Antonyms - Study Mode

[#251] The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office.
Correct Answer

(B) willing

Explanation

Solution: reluctant : unwilling and hesitant. wanting : lacking in a required or necessary quality. willing : ready, eager, or prepared to do something. anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. eager : strongly wanting to do or have something. Antonym of reluctant is willing

[#252] The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night.
Correct Answer

(A) intermittent

Explanation

Solution: incessant : continuing without pause or interruption. intermittent : not continuous or steady. harsh : cruel or severe. soft : having a smooth surface or texture. constant : occurring continuously over a period of time. Antonym of incessant is intermittent

[#253] This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of news.
Correct Answer

(D) superficial

Explanation

Solution: comprehensive : including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. casual : relaxed and unconcerned. inadequate : lacking the quality or quantity required. indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy. superficial: not thorough, deep, or complete. Antonym of comprehensive is superficial

[#254] He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.
Correct Answer

(C) feasible

Explanation

Solution: impracticable : (of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out. easy : achieved without great effort. possible : able to be done or achieved. feasible: possible to do easily or conveniently. alternate : occur in turn repeatedly. Antonym of impracticable is feasible

[#255] The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to the company.
Correct Answer

(B) liability

Explanation

Solution: asset : a useful or valuable thing or person. loss : the fact or process of losing something or someone. liability: a person or thing whose presence or behaviour is likely to put one at a disadvantage. drag : pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty. handicap : a circumstance that makes progress or success difficult. Antonym of asset is liability