Antonyms - Study Mode

[#296] Antonym of PRIDE
Correct Answer

(A) humility

Explanation

Solution: Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired. Humility : the quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance. Shame : a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. Pleasure : a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. Debasement : practice of lowering the value of currency. Antonym of Pride is Humility

[#297] Antonym of DELIBERATE
Correct Answer

(D) impulsive

Explanation

Solution: Deliberate : done consciously and intentionally. Premeditated : think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand. Sparking : emit sparks of fire or electricity. Methodical : done according to a systematic or established procedure. Impulsive : acting or done without forethought. Antonym of Deliberate is Impulsive

[#298] Antonym of MINION
Correct Answer

(A) master

Explanation

Solution: Minion : a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one. Master : a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves. Quorum : the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. Majority : the greater number. Host : a person who receives or entertains other people as guests. Antonym of Minion is Master

[#299] Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country.
Correct Answer

(C) safety

Explanation

Solution: Hazard : a danger or risk. Chance : a possibility of something happening. Peril : serious and immediate danger. Safety : the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury. Problem : a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. Antonym of Hazard is Safety

[#300] The members of the opposition party made derogatory remarks about the policies of the government.
Correct Answer

(B) laudatory

Explanation

Solution: Derogatory : showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Praiseworthy : deserving approval and admiration. Laudatory : (of speech or writing) expressing praise and commendation. Respectable : regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct. Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval. Antonym of Derogatory is Laudatory