Antonyms - Study Mode

[#366] There is an obscure cave on the other side of the hill.
Correct Answer

(D) well-known

Explanation

Solution: Obscure : not discovered or known about

uncertain. Admired : regard with respect or warm approval. Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. Infamous : well known for some bad quality or deed. Well-known : widely or generally known. Antonym of Obscure is Well-known

[#367] There was a marginal increase in his pay.
Correct Answer

(C) significant

Explanation

Solution: Marginal : minor and not important

not central. Unforeseen : not anticipated or predicted. Negligible : so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering

insignificant. Significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention

noteworthy. Peripheral : relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something. Antonym of Marginal is Significant

[#368] There was no altruistic motive that prompted him to help her.
Correct Answer

(D) selfish

Explanation

Solution: Altruistic : showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

unselfish. Wicked : evil or morally wrong. Brutal : savagely violent. Inhuman : lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy

cruel and barbaric. Selfish : (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for other people

concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. Antonym of Altruistic is Selfish

[#369] There was not a single bibulous adventurer in our expedition.
Correct Answer

(C) sober

Explanation

Solution: Bibulous : excessively fond of drinking alcohol. Fearful : feeling or showing fear or anxiety. Cowardly : lacking courage. Sober : not affected by alcohol

not drunk. Unenergetic : lacking energy or vigour. Antonym of Bibulous is Sober

[#370] They have not been eating nourishing food.
Correct Answer

(C) unhygienic

Explanation

Solution: Nourishing : (of food) containing substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. Heavy : of great weight

difficult to lift or move. Undercooked : cook (something) insufficiently. Unhygienic : not clean or sanitary. Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Antonym of Nourishing is Unhygienic