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[#281] MITIGATE :
Correct Answer

(B) Aggravate

Explanation

Solution: Abate: (Of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread. Aggravate: Make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious Allay: Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). Alleviate: Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. MITIGATE : Make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful. Antonym of MITIGATE is Aggravate .

[#282] CACOPHONOUS:
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(B) Melodious

Explanation

Solution: Loud: Producing much sound. Sonorous: making a deep or ringing sound. Harsh: Unpleasantly rough or jarring. Melodious: Sweet or loving sounds. CACOPHONOUS: producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds Antonym of CACOPHONOUS is Melodious .

[#283] QUERULOUS:
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(D) Contented

Explanation

Solution: Disconnected: Having connection broken, detached, Not connected, lacking contact . Timorous : Nervousness or a lack of confidence. Disputed: Disagreed, Argued Contented : Feeling happiness or satisfaction. QUERULOUS: Complaining or petulant, Argument. Antonym of QUERULOUS is Contented .

[#284] Frugal :
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(A) Extravagant

Explanation

Solution: Rich : having a great deal of money or assets, wealthy. Miserable : wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food, thrifty, prudent. Antonym of Frugal is Extravagant.

[#285] Permit :
Correct Answer

(B) Forbid

Explanation

Solution: Give : freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone). Allow : permit. Preserve : maintain (something) in its original or existing state. Forbid : refuse to allow. Permit : Allow. Antonym of Permit is Forbid.