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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: Stupid

122. 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: Dull

123. 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: Sloppy

124. 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: Careful

125. 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: Loquacious

126. 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: Anxious

127. 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: frivolous

128. 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: delay

129. 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: clarify

130. 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