Antonyms - Study Mode

[#436] He was the most eccentric and difficult patron.
Correct Answer

(A) normal

Explanation

Solution: Eccentric : (of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange. Normal : conforming to a standard

usual, typical, or expected. Sober : not affected by alcohol

not drunk. Genial : friendly and cheerful. Sociable : willing to talk and engage in activities with other people

friendly. Antonym of Eccentric is Normal

[#437] Elephants, when they go wild , ought to be killed.
Correct Answer

(A) tame

Explanation

Solution: Wild : (of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment

not domesticated or cultivated. Tame : (of an animal) not dangerous or frightened of people

domesticated. Meek : quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on

submissive. Mild : not severe, serious, or harsh. Domestic : relating to the running of a home or to family relations. Antonym of Wild is Tame

[#438] Even for the citizens of the East Bloc's most prosperous nation, the lure of capitalism is irresistible.
Correct Answer

(C) impoverished

Explanation

Solution: Prosperous : successful in material terms

flourishing financially. Exploited : make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). Under-developed : not fully developed. Impoverished : deprived of strength or vitality. Destitute : extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself. Antonym of Prosperous is Impoverished

[#439] Every detail of the painting is prominent enough to be seen.
Correct Answer

(B) insignificant

Explanation

Solution: Prominent : important

famous. Negligible : so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering

insignificant. Insignificant : too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. Trifling : trivial. Inconspicuous : not clearly visible or attracting attention. Antonym of Prominent is Insignificant

[#440] Every move I make seems to affect him adversity .
Correct Answer

(B) favourably

Explanation

Solution: Adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation. Deeply : far down or in. Favourably : to the advantage of someone or something. Badly : in an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way. Internally : with reference to the inner surface or structure of something

inside. Antonym of Adversity is Favourably