Antonyms - Study Mode

[#471] He proved utterly capricious in his dealings with his friends.
Correct Answer

(B) steadfast

Explanation

Solution: Capricious : given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. Helpful : giving or ready to give help. Steadfast : resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Understanding : the ability to understand something

comprehension. Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. Antonym of Capricious is Steadfast

[#472] He puts on airs and claims himself to be omniscient .
Correct Answer

(A) ignorant

Explanation

Solution: Omniscient : knowing everything. Ignorant : lacking knowledge or awareness in general

uneducated or unsophisticated. Uneducated : having or showing a poor level of education. Unqualified : (of a person) not officially recognized as a practitioner of a particular profession or activity through having satisfied the relevant conditions or requirements. Backward : directed behind or to the rear. Antonym of Omniscient is Ignorant

[#473] He returned home much inspired , no wonder the plan had worked.
Correct Answer

(B) dispirited

Explanation

Solution: Inspired : fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Overwhelmed : have a strong emotional effect on. Dispirited : cause (someone) to lose enthusiasm or hope. Disillusioned : disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed. Sceptical : not easily convinced

having doubts or reservations. Antonym of Inspired is Dispirited

[#474] He said it would be convenient for him to meet me there.
Correct Answer

(C) troublesome

Explanation

Solution: Convenient : fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans. Inadvisable : likely to have unfortunate consequences

unwise. Objectionable : arousing distaste or opposition

unpleasant or offensive. Troublesome : causing difficulty or annoyance. Desirable : wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action. Antonym of Convenient is Troublesome

[#475] He seems to have a propensity to fight.
Correct Answer

(C) aversion

Explanation

Solution: Propensity : an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. Scepticism : a sceptical attitude

doubt as to the truth of something. Penchant : a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. Aversion : someone or something that arouses a strong dislike or disinclination. Proclivity : a tendency to choose or do something regularly

an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. Antonym of Propensity is Aversion