Vocabulary Basics:Antonyms Test-51

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Antonyms:Test-51

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Question 1

ASSET

A	Reliability
B	Liability
C	Paucity
D	Prosperity

Question 1 Explanation:

Asset refers to a useful or valuable quality liability refers to the state of being legally obliged and responsible. Paucity refers to an insufficient quantity or number. Prosperity means the condition of prospering; having good fortune.

Question 2

SMOTHER

A	Repress
B	Cheer
C	Nurture
D	Irritate

Question 2 Explanation:

Smother means to envelop completely, whereas nurture means to care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. Repress means conceal or hide, irritate means cause annoyance.

Question 3

REPRIMAND

A	Foster
B	Frivolity
C	Censure
D	Praise

Question 3 Explanation:

Reprimand means to rebuke formally, therefore, praise is the antonym of reprimand. Foster means help develop, help grow . Censure means harsh criticism or disapproval.

Question 4

TANGIBLE

A	Gentle
B	Elusive
C	Polished
D	Realistic

Question 4 Explanation:

Tangible refers to capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt whereas elusive refers to difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze. Gentle refers to soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe. Realistic means representing what is real.

Question 5

ZOOM

A	Soothe
B	Decelerate
C	Subjugate
D	Refute

Question 5 Explanation:

Zoom means move along very quickly Soothe means 'Give moral or emotional strength to'. Decelerate means ‘Lose velocity; move more slowly.’ Subjugate means ‘bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.’ Refute means ‘prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.’

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