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[#426] Antonym of HOARD
Correct Answer

(B) supply

Explanation

Solution: Hoard : a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. Deposit : a sum of money paid into a bank or building society account. Supply : make (something needed or wanted) available to someone

provide. Satisfy : meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone). Accumulate : gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of. Antonym of Hoard is Supply

[#427] Antonym of LENIENT
Correct Answer

(D) harsh

Explanation

Solution: Lenient : (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected. Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. Annoyed : slightly angry

irritated. Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Harsh : unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. Antonym of Lenient is Harsh

[#428] Antonym of BEAUTIFUL
Correct Answer

(A) ugly

Explanation

Solution: Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. Dark : with little or no light. Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface

not smooth or level. Dirty : covered or marked with an unclean substance. Antonym of Beautiful is Ugly

[#429] He was dejected when he heard the news.
Correct Answer

(A) elated

Explanation

Solution: Dejected : sad and depressed

dispirited. Elated : make (someone) ecstatically happy. Impressed : feeling or showing admiration or respect for someone or something. Hilarious : extremely amusing. Gleeful : exuberantly or triumphantly joyful. Antonym of Dejected is Elated

[#430] He was always prepared to refute the idea.
Correct Answer

(D) endorse

Explanation

Solution: Refute : prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false

disprove. Agree : have the same opinion about something

concur. Subscribe : arrange to receive something, typically a publication, regularly by paying in advance. Recommend : put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role. Endorse : declare one's public approval or support of. Antonym of Refute is Endorse