Antonyms - Study Mode

[#491] I was shocked to hear the scurrilous talks of the members of the Board.
Correct Answer

(A) decent

Explanation

Solution: Scurrilous : making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. Decent : conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour. Relevant : closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. Accurate : (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details

exact. Useful : able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. Antonym of Scurrilous is Decent

[#492] If you read the novel carefully, you will realise that her character is irreproachable .
Correct Answer

(C) defective

Explanation

Solution: Irreproachable : beyond criticism

faultless. Flawed : having or characterized by a fundamental weakness or imperfection. Blemished : spoil the appearance or quality of (something). Defective : imperfect or faulty. Deformed : (of a person or part of the body) not having the normal or natural shape or form

misshapen. Antonym of Irreproachable is Defective

[#493] Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution.
Correct Answer

(B) a preplanned

Explanation

Solution: improvised : created and performed spontaneously or without preparation. complete : having all the necessary or appropriate parts. preplanned : plan in advance. permanent : lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. proscribed : ban

disallow. Antonym of improvised is preplanned

[#494] Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act.
Correct Answer

(B) retrograde

Explanation

Solution: progressive : increasing

growing. revolutionary : involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. retrograde : directed or moving backwards. brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain

showing courage. outmoded: old-fashioned. Antonym of progressive is retrograde

[#495] There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
Correct Answer

(B) cheerful

Explanation

Solution: morbid : characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease. healthy : in a good physical or mental condition

in good health. cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. insipid : lacking flavour

weak or tasteless. appealing : attractive or interesting. Antonym of morbid is cheerful