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1021. Antonym of "banal" is __________.

  • A. sincere
  • B. wealthy
  • C. extraordinary
  • D. trustworthy

Explanation: Banal means commonplace, ordinary, or lacking originality. Extraordinary is its opposite because it describes something unusual or exceptional.

Correct answer: extraordinary

1022. Antonym of "spurious" is _______________.

  • A. flexible
  • B. thoughtless
  • C. provident
  • D. genuine

Explanation: Spurious means false, fake, or not genuine. Genuine is its direct opposite; the other options do not describe authenticity.

Correct answer: genuine

1023. Antonym of "Revenge" is _____________.

  • A. vengeance
  • B. retribution
  • C. pardon
  • D. payback
  • E. reprisal

Explanation: Revenge means retaliation for a wrong, whereas pardon means forgiving the wrongdoer and giving up punishment. Vengeance, retribution, payback, and reprisal are all related to revenge.

Correct answer: pardon

1024. Antonym of "labor" is ___________.

  • A. amuse
  • B. surrender
  • C. rest
  • D. strive

Explanation: Labor means work or physical effort, so rest is its natural opposite. “Strive” and “amuse” do not directly express freedom from work.

Correct answer: rest

1025. Antonym of "famous" is ___________.

  • A. poor
  • B. obscure
  • C. untalented
  • D. boring

Explanation: Famous means widely known, while obscure means little known or unknown. Poor, untalented, and boring do not express the opposite of fame.

Correct answer: obscure

1026. Antonym of SINGULAR is _____________?

  • A. Common
  • B. Social
  • C. Dull
  • D. Ancient

Explanation: “Singular” can mean unique or unusual, while “common” means ordinary or frequently found, making them opposites in that sense. “Plural” would be the opposite only when “singular” refers to grammatical number, but it is not offered.

Correct answer: Common

1027. Antonym of SCURRILOUS is_____________?

  • A. Abusive
  • B. Ribald
  • C. Decent
  • D. Mitigate

Explanation: “Scurrilous” describes abusive, vulgar, or insulting language, so “decent” provides the opposite idea. “Ribald” and “abusive” are near-synonyms, while “mitigate” is a verb meaning lessen.

Correct answer: Decent

1028. What is antonyms of word Restoration?

  • A. Lexicon
  • B. Balm
  • C. Hoarding
  • D. Depredation

Explanation: Restoration means repairing or returning something to its former condition, whereas depredation means destructive plundering or damage. Lexicon, balm, and hoarding do not express the opposite meaning.

Correct answer: Depredation

1029. "Profligate" Antonym _________?

  • A. Wildly extravagant
  • B. Dissolute
  • C. Dissipated
  • D. Thrifty

Explanation: Profligate can mean wastefully extravagant or morally dissipated, so its opposite is thrifty, meaning economical. The other options are synonyms or near-synonyms of profligate.

Correct answer: Thrifty

1030. Antonym of Facetious is _____________?

  • A. Teasing
  • B. Serious
  • C. Tongue-in-check
  • D. Copy

Explanation: Facetious describes joking or flippant behaviour, especially when seriousness is expected. Serious is therefore its antonym; teasing and tongue-in-cheek are related to facetiousness.

Correct answer: Serious