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991. 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: Truth992. 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: Promiscuous993. 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: Married994. 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: Certain995. 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: Build996. 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: Allay997. 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: Avoid998. 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: Stupid999. 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: Dull1000. 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