Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Antonyms

81.

Antonym of PUTRID

• (A) fresh
• (B) fragrant
• (C) sweet
• (D) agreeable

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 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

82.

Always :

• (A) Disallow
• (B) Never
• (C) Daily
• (D) Descend

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 Disallow : disapprove, shove away, throw away, throw off, discard. Daily : done, produced, or occurring every day or every weekday, per diem. Descend : move or fall downwards. Never : at no time in the past or future, not ever. Always : at all times, on all occasions. Antonym of Always is Never.

83.

His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.

• (A) disapproved
• (B) misunderstood
• (C) praised
• (D) welcomed

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 applauded : show approval or praise by clapping. disapproved : have or express an unfavourable opinion. misunderstood : incorrectly interpreted or understood. praised : express warm approval or admiration of. welcomed : greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way. Antonym of applauded is disapproved

84.

Antonym of UNREALISTIC

• (A) natural
• (B) visionary
• (C) reasonable
• (D) actual

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 Unrealistic : not realistic. Natural : existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. Visionary : thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom. Reasonable : having sound judgement; fair and sensible. Actual : existing in fact; real. Antonym of Unrealistic is Actual

85.

Protects :

• (A) Defends
• (B) Deprives
• (C) Deserts
• (D) Devises

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 Defends: protect from harm or danger. Deprives: prevent (a person or place) from having or using something Devises: plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought Secures: fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost Deserts: to abandon that is to stop supporting or looking after Protects: keep safe from harm so the correct answer is Deserts.

86.

Antonym of SUPERFICIAL

• (A) artificial
• (B) deep
• (C) shallow
• (D) real

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 Superficial : existing or occurring at or on the surface. Artificial : made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. Deep : extending far down from the top or surface. Shallow : of little depth. Real : actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed. Antonym of Superficial is Deep

87.

Discovered :

• (A) Exposed
• (B) Revealed
• (C) Concealed
• (D) Contended

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 Discovered : find unexpectedly or during a search. Exposed : make (something) visible by uncovering it. Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others. Concealed : kept secret, hidden Contended : struggle to surmount (a difficulty). Thus, antonym of Discovered is Concealed.

88.

EXPAND

• (A) Convert
• (B) Condense
• (C) Congest
• (D) Conclude

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 Expand : Become larger or more extensive. Convert : Change the form,character,or function of something. Condense : Make denser or more concentrated. Congest : To concentrate in a small or narrow space. Conclude : Bring or come to an end. Antonym of Expand is Condense.

89.

Antonym of LIBERALISM

• (A) humanism
• (B) dynamism
• (C) sectarianism
• (D) totalitarianism

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 Liberalism : the holding of liberal views. Humanism : a rationalist outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Dynamism : the quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress. Sectarianism : excessive attachment to a particular sect or party, especially in religion. Totalitarianism : a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state. Antonym of Liberalism is Totalitarianism

90.

FLAGITIOUS

• (A) Innocent
• (B) Vapid
• (C) Ignorant
• (D) Frivolous

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 Flagitious : Criminal. Innocent : Not guilty of a crime or offence. Vapid : Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging. Ignorant : Lacking knowledge or awareness in general. Frivolous : Not having any serious purpose or value. Antonym of Flagitious is Innocent.