Antonyms - Study Mode

[#341] He received a flattering compliment from Sunita immediately after the speech.
Correct Answer

(A) disparagement

Explanation

Solution: Compliment : a polite expression of praise or admiration. Disparagement : the act of speaking about someone in a negative or belittling way. Eulogy : a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died. Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. Notoriety : the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. Antonym of Compliment is Disparagement

[#342] He thought gambling was a vice .
Correct Answer

(C) virtue

Explanation

Solution: Vice : immoral or wicked behaviour. Courtesy : the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. Kindness : the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Virtue : behaviour showing high moral standards. Goodness : the quality of being morally good or virtuous. Antonym of Vice is Virtue

[#343] Antonym of ACCLAMATION
Correct Answer

(A) denunciation

Explanation

Solution: Acclamation : loud and enthusiastic approval. Denunciation : public condemnation of someone or something. Suppression : the action of suppressing something such as an activity or publication. Termination : the action of terminating something or the fact of being terminated. Applause : approval or praise expressed by clapping. Antonym of Acclamation is Denunciation

[#344] Antonym of PASSIONATE
Correct Answer

(A) calm

Explanation

Solution: Passionate : having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs. Calm : not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. Arrogant : having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Sure : completely confident that one is right. Fervent : having or displaying a passionate intensity. Antonym of Passionate is Calm

[#345] I suppose you should authorise him to do so.
Correct Answer

(D) proscibe

Explanation

Solution: Authorise : give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent). Pulverize : reduce to fine particles. Prescribe : (of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing. Detach : disengage (something or part of something) and remove it. Proscribe : forbid, especially by law. Antonym of Authorise is Proscribe