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[#381] Antonym of LACONIC
Correct Answer

(A) prolix

Explanation

Solution: Laconic : (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. Prolix

(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words

tediously lengthy. Profligate : recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. Prolific : (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring. Bucolic : relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life. Antonym of Laconic is Prolix

[#382] Antonym of HOLY
Correct Answer

(C) profane

Explanation

Solution: Holy : dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose

sacred. Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. Orthodox : following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice. Profane : not relating to that which is sacred or religious

secular. Obnoxious : extremely unpleasant. Antonym of Holy is Profane

[#383] Antonym of DESTROY
Correct Answer

(D) create

Explanation

Solution: Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Invent : create or design (something that has not existed before)

be the originator of. Make : form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances

create. Produce : make or manufacture from components or raw materials. Create : bring (something) into existence. Antonym of Destroy is Create

[#384] Antonym of PAUCITY
Correct Answer

(A) surplus

Explanation

Solution: Paucity : the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts. Surplus : an amount of something left over when requirements have been met

an excess of production or supply. Scarcity : the state of being scarce or in short supply

shortage. Presence : the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present. Richness : the state of existing in or containing plentiful quantities of something desirable. Antonym of Paucity is Surplus

[#385] She is slender in figure.
Correct Answer

(C) stout

Explanation

Solution: Slender : (of a person or part of the body) gracefully thin. Strong : having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. Well-built : (of a person) having a strong, sturdy physique. Stout : (of a person) rather fat or of heavy build. Slim : (of a person or their build) gracefully thin

slender. Antonym of Slender is Stout