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[#481] Antonym of NERVOUS
Correct Answer

(A) bold

Explanation

Solution: Nervous : easily agitated or alarmed. Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks

confident and courageous. Doubtful : feeling uncertain about something. Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence

easily frightened. Shrewish : (of a woman) bad-tempered or aggressively assertive. Antonym of Nervous is Bold

[#482] Antonym of GRADUALLY
Correct Answer

(B) suddenly

Explanation

Solution: Gradually : in a gradual way

slowly

by degrees. Hastily : with excessive speed or urgency

hurriedly. Suddenly : quickly and unexpectedly. Thoughtlessly : lacking in consideration for others. Impulsively : without forethought

on impulse. Antonym of Gradually is Suddenly

[#483] Antonym of RADICAL
Correct Answer

(D) superficial

Explanation

Solution: Radical : (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something

far-reaching or thorough. Uncompromising : showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions. Basic : forming an essential foundation or starting point

fundamental. Thorough : complete with regard to every detail

not superficial or partial. Superficial : not thorough, deep, or complete

cursory. Antonym of Radical is Superficial

[#484] Antonym of KNACK
Correct Answer

(A) dullness

Explanation

Solution: Knack : an acquired or natural skill at doing something. Dullness : the quality of being slow to understand

stupidity. Balance : an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. Talent : natural aptitude or skill. Dexterity : skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. Antonym of Knack is Dullness

[#485] Antonym of PUTRID
Correct Answer

(A) fresh

Explanation

Solution: Putrid : (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. Fresh : (of food) recently made or obtained

not tinned, frozen, or otherwise preserved. Fragrant : having a pleasant or sweet smell. Sweet : having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey

not salt, sour, or bitter. Agreeable : quite enjoyable and pleasurable

pleasant. Antonym of Putrid is Fresh