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[#326] He was exonerated of the charge of theft when the woman gave an evidence in his favour.
Correct Answer

(D) accused

Explanation

Solution: Exonerated : (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. Imprisoned : kept in prison: captive. Complained : express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Expelled : officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization. Accused : a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime. Antonym of Exonerated is Accused

[#327] Everybody called it a lavish party.
Correct Answer

(B) frugal

Explanation

Solution: Lavish : sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. Expensive : costing a lot of money. Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food. Wasteful : (of a person, action, or process) using or expending something of value carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. Big : of considerable size or extent. Antonym of Lavish is Frugal

[#328] Everyone admired his ideas on this issue.
Correct Answer

(D) disapproved

Explanation

Solution: Admired : regard with respect or warm approval. Disappointed : sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations. Discarded : get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable. Neglected : suffering a lack of proper care. Disapproved : have or express an unfavourable opinion. Antonym of Admired is Disapproved

[#329] Antonym of CULPABLE
Correct Answer

(D) defendable

Explanation

Solution: Culpable : deserving blame. Irresponsible : (of a person, attitude, or action) not showing a proper sense of responsibility. Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Blameless : innocent of wrongdoing. Defendable : Capable of being defended against armed attack. Antonym of Culpable is Defendable

[#330] Antonym of REPEL
Correct Answer

(A) attract

Explanation

Solution: Repel : drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away. Attract : exert a force on (an object) that is directed towards the source of the force. Concentrate : focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity. Attend : be present at (an event, meeting, or function). Continue: persist in an activity or process. Antonym of Repel is Attract