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111. Antonym of " Applicable " is _____________?

  • A. Irrelevant
  • B. Minimifidian
  • C. Incredulous
  • D. Cynical
  • E. Upset

Explanation: Applicable means relevant or suitable for a particular purpose, so its opposite is irrelevant. The other choices describe doubtful, distrustful, or dissatisfied attitudes rather than lack of relevance.

Correct answer: Irrelevant

112. Antonym of "Lenient" is _____________?

  • A. easy-going
  • B. long-suffering
  • C. Strict
  • D. Liberal
  • E. Moderate

Explanation: Lenient means merciful or not strict in enforcing rules, so its opposite is strict. Easy-going, liberal, and moderate all suggest tolerance rather than severity.

Correct answer: Strict

113. Antonym of " Pessimistic " is _____________?

  • A. Devoted
  • B. Cheat
  • C. Despondent
  • D. Hopeful
  • E. Defeatist

Explanation: Pessimistic means expecting bad results, whereas hopeful means expecting or desiring a good result. Despondent and defeatist are related negative attitudes, not opposites.

Correct answer: Hopeful

114. Antonym of FALLACY is _________?

  • A. Abandon
  • B. Blunder
  • C. Truth
  • D. Error

Explanation: A fallacy is a false or mistaken line of reasoning, so its opposite is truth. Blunder and error are close in meaning to fallacy rather than opposites.

Correct answer: Truth

115. Antonym of " Chaste " is _____________?

  • A. Shrewd
  • B. Talkative
  • C. Aspirant
  • D. Promiscuous
  • E. Celibate

Explanation: Chaste means sexually pure or abstinent, whereas promiscuous describes having many casual sexual relationships. Celibate is close to chaste, not its opposite.

Correct answer: Promiscuous

116. Antonym of " Celibate " is _____________?

  • A. Chaste
  • B. Ascetic
  • C. Monastic
  • D. Married
  • E. Genious

Explanation: Celibate means unmarried or abstaining from sexual relations, so married is its conventional opposite. Chaste, ascetic, and monastic all describe restraint or religious discipline and are not opposites.

Correct answer: Married

117. Antonym of " Sceptical " is _____________?

  • A. Unconvinced
  • B. Scoffing
  • C. Certain
  • D. Reticent
  • E. Scapegoat

Explanation: Someone sceptical is doubtful or unconvinced, while someone certain has no doubt. Unconvinced and scoffing reinforce scepticism rather than oppose it.

Correct answer: Certain

118. Antonym of " Dismantle " is _____________?

  • A. Vie
  • B. Raze
  • C. Outclass
  • D. Level
  • E. Build

Explanation: To dismantle is to take apart, whereas to build is to construct or assemble. “Raze” and “level” are related to destroying, so they are not opposites.

Correct answer: Build

119. Antonym of " Provoke " is _____________?

  • A. Arouse
  • B. Induce
  • C. Evoke
  • D. Allay

Explanation: To provoke is to stir up anger or action, while to allay is to calm or reduce it. “Arouse,” “induce,” and “evoke” all involve causing a response rather than calming one.

Correct answer: Allay

120. Antonym of " Incur " is ____________?

  • A. Attract
  • B. Invite
  • C. Earn
  • D. Avoid

Explanation: To incur is to become subject to or bring upon oneself something undesirable, such as a debt or penalty. To avoid means to keep away from it, making it the opposite.

Correct answer: Avoid