Antonyms - Study Mode

[#346] I think it would be better if this paragraph is eliminated .
Correct Answer

(A) added

Explanation

Solution: Eliminated : completely remove or get rid of (something). Added : denoting an increased or enhancing quality or factor. Improved : having become or been made better. Deleted : remove or obliterate (written or printed matter), especially by drawing a line through it. Shortened : make or become shorter. Antonym of Eliminated is Added

[#347] He spoke against corruption with zeal .
Correct Answer

(A) indifference

Explanation

Solution: zeal : great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. calmness : the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion. despair : the complete loss or absence of hope. passiveness : accepting or submitting without objection or resistance Antonym of zeal is indifference

[#348] They had an insipid conversation.
Correct Answer

(A) lively
(H) lively

Explanation

Solution: insipid : lacking vigour or interest. lively : active and outgoing. argumentative : quarrelsome. loud : producing or capable of producing much noise. curious : eager to know or learn something. Antonym of insipid is lively

[#349] Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy .
Correct Answer

(C) manliness
(F) manliness

Explanation

Solution: effeminacy : when a man behaves or looks similar to a woman. aggressiveness : hostile or violent behaviour. attractiveness : the quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses. manliness : the fact of being typically male. boorishness : rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable. Antonym of effeminacy is manliness

[#350] The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
Correct Answer

(B) closed
(G) closed

Explanation

Solution: initiate : cause (a process or action) to begin. confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly. closed : cause to end. started : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space. complicated : consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements. Antonym of initiated is closed