191 Q)
SOBRIETY (1) moderation
(2) drunkenness
(3) dizziness
(4) stupidity
Show Answer (2) The given word Sobriety (Noun) means : the state of being sober not being drunk; the fact of being sensible and serious. Hence, the words sobriety and drunkenness are antonymous. The word stupdity is also an antonym of sobriety.
192 Q)
STRIFE (1) war
(2) peace
(3) anger
(4) woe
Show Answer (2) The word Strife (Noun) means : conflict; discord; quarrel; angry or violent disagreement. Look at the sentence : The country was torn apart by strife. Hence, its antonym should be peace.
193 Q)
CONCISE (1) extended
(2) lengthy
(3) protracted
(4) elongated
Show Answer (2) The word Concise (Adjective) means : shorter ; giving only ihe necessary and important information. The word Lengthy (Adjective) means : Very long and often too long intime or size.
194 Q)
OBSTINATE (1) confused
(2) determined
(3) trusted
(4) flexible
Show Answer (4) The word Obstinate (Adjective) means Stubborn ; refusing to change your opinions : way of behaving. The word Flexible (Adjective) means able to change to suit new conditions or situations.
195 Q)
PREDILECTION (1) Acceptance
(2) Attraction
(3) Dislike
(4) Choice
Show Answer (3) The meaning of the word Predilection (Noun) is partiality: liking; preference. Hence the words dislike and predilection are antonymous.
196 Q)
WARY (1) conscientious
(2) daring
(3) thrifty
(4) rash
Show Answer (4) The word Wary (Adjective) means : cautious; careful when dealing with somebody/ something. The word Rash (Adjective) means : impulsive; reckless; do something without first thinking. Look at the sentences : Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride. Think twice before doing anything rash.
197 Q)
IMPROMPTU (1) prompt
(2) forced
(3) premeditated
(4) inordinate
Show Answer (3) The word ’impromptu' (Adjective) means : done without advance preparation. The word ‘premeditated’ (Adjective) means : planned in advance. Hence, impromptu and premeditated are antonymous.
198 Q)
TRIUMPH (1) Defeat
(2) Victory
(3) Success
(4) Subjugation
Show Answer (1) The word Triumph (Noun) means : a great success, achievement or victory. The word Defeat (Noun) means : failure to win or be successful. Look at the sentences : The winning team returned home in triumph. They finally had to admit defeat.
199 Q)
QUIET (1) strong
(2) noisy
(3) incomplete
(4) violent
Show Answer (2) The word Quiet (Adjective) means : peaceful, gentle; motionless, silent. Its antonym should be noisy which means : full of noise.
200 Q)
MALICE (1) Ecstasy
(2) Happiness
(3) Honour
(4) Goodwill
Show Answer (4) The word Malice (Noun) means : a feeling of hatred for somebody. The word Goodwill (Noun) means : friendly or helpful feelings towards other people.
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