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121. Antonym of " Astute " is _____________?
- A. Shrewd
- B. Discerning
- C. Canny
- D. Whirlwind
- E. Stupid
Explanation: Astute means clever, shrewd, or perceptive, so its opposite is stupid, meaning lacking intelligence. The other choices describe forms of cleverness and are near-synonyms of astute.
Correct answer: Stupid122. Antonym of " Perspicacious " is _____________?
- A. Sagacious
- B. Discerning
- C. Astute
- D. Dull
- E. Canny
Explanation: Perspicacious means having keen insight and sharp understanding, so dull is its opposite. Sagacious, discerning, and astute all describe mental sharpness.
Correct answer: Dull123. Antonym of " Meticulous " is _____________?
- A. Fussy
- B. Painstaking
- C. Scrupulous
- D. Sloppy
- E. Conscientious
Explanation: Meticulous means extremely careful and attentive to detail, whereas sloppy means careless or untidy. The other options are synonyms of meticulous.
Correct answer: Sloppy124. Antonym of " Sloppy " is _____________?
- A. Careful
- B. Slapdash
- C. Haphazard
- D. Slovenly
- E. Heedless
Explanation: Sloppy means careless, untidy, or lacking precision. Careful is its direct opposite, while the other options also suggest carelessness.
Correct answer: Careful125. Antonym of " Taciturn " is _________?
- A. reticent
- B. introverted
- C. meek
- D. Loquacious
Explanation: Taciturn means habitually silent or unwilling to speak, whereas loquacious means very talkative. Reticent and introverted may also suggest quietness, but they are not opposites.
Correct answer: Loquacious126. Antonym of "Serene" is _________?
- A. Tranquil
- B. Calm
- C. Placid
- D. Anxious
Explanation: Serene means calm, peaceful, or untroubled, so anxious, meaning worried or uneasy, is its opposite. Tranquil, calm, and placid are all synonyms of serene.
Correct answer: Anxious127. Antonym of "earnest" is _______?
- A. cheap
- B. frivolous
- C. release
- D. civilized
Explanation: Earnest means serious and sincere, so its opposite is frivolous, meaning lacking seriousness. Cheap and civilized do not contrast with earnest in meaning.
Correct answer: frivolous128. Antonym of "accelerate" is _______?
- A. delay
- B. risk
- C. monitor
- D. deny
Explanation: Accelerate means to speed up, while delay means to hold back or make something later. The more exact antonym would be decelerate, but it is not listed.
Correct answer: delay129. Antonym of "bemuse" is _______?
- A. depress
- B. inspire
- C. clarify
- D. desire
Explanation: To bemuse someone is to confuse or bewilder them, so to clarify is its natural opposite. Inspire and desire concern motivation and wishes, not removal of confusion.
Correct answer: clarify130. Antonym of "impervious" is _______?
- A. kind
- B. disastrous
- C. prone
- D. perfect
Explanation: Impervious means not allowing influence or penetration, while prone can mean susceptible or liable to be affected. Kind, disastrous, and perfect are unrelated in meaning.
Correct answer: prone