Antonyms - Study Mode

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

(C) conciliatory

Explanation

Solution: collision : a conflict between opposing ideas, interests, or factions. retaliatory : (of an action) characterized by a desire for revenge. perfunctory : (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. conciliatory : intended or likely to placate or pacify. circuitous : (of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. Antonym of collision is conciliatory

[#262] The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.
Correct Answer

(D) delay

Explanation

Solution: expedite : make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. postpone : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled. defer : put off (an action or event) to a later time. adjourn : break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later. delay : make (someone or something) late or slow. Antonym of expedite is delay

[#263] I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses
Correct Answer

(A) admire

Explanation

Solution: abhor : regard with disgust and hatred. admire : regard with respect or warm approval. respect : a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. applaud : show approval or praise by clapping. appreciate : recognize the full worth of. Antonym of abhor is admire

[#264] Much to the chagrin of his parents, Ajit married a very poor girl.
Correct Answer

(C) pleasure

Explanation

Solution: Chagrin : annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. Satisfaction : fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. Relief : a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. Pleasure : a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Excitement : a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. Antonym of Chagrin is Pleasure

[#265] My parents were confident of my success in the examination.
Correct Answer

(C) diffident

Explanation

Solution: Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities. Worried : anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. Pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Diffident : modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Antonym of Confident is Diffident