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1051. Antonym of DEVIANT is _____________?

  • A. Bent
  • B. Devious
  • C. Regular
  • D. Atypical

Explanation: Deviant means departing from the usual or accepted standard, whereas regular means conforming to the normal pattern. Bent, devious, and atypical all suggest deviation or abnormality.

Correct answer: Regular

1052. Antonym of CURTAIL is _____________?

  • A. Cramp
  • B. Prolong
  • C. Chop
  • D. Clip

Explanation: Curtail means to shorten, reduce, or cut back, so prolong, meaning to extend in time, is the direct opposite. Cramp, chop, and clip all suggest restriction or shortening.

Correct answer: Prolong

1053. Antonym of DEXTEROUS is _____________?

  • A. Inexpert
  • B. Acute
  • C. Active
  • D. Able

Explanation: Dexterous means skilful and adept, especially with the hands, so inexpert, meaning unskilled, is its opposite. Able and active describe useful or energetic qualities rather than the lack of skill.

Correct answer: Inexpert

1054. Antonym of DOCILE is _____________?

  • A. Pliable
  • B. Pliant
  • C. Quiet
  • D. Unyielding

Explanation: Docile describes someone easy to control, teach, or manage, whereas unyielding means stubborn and unwilling to submit. Pliable and pliant are synonyms of docile in this sense.

Correct answer: Unyielding

1055. Antonym of PIQUE is _____________?

  • A. Hurt
  • B. Irk
  • C. Joy
  • D. Huff

Explanation: Pique can mean irritation or resentment, while joy expresses happiness and pleasure, making it the closest opposite among the choices. Hurt, irk, and huff all relate to annoyance or offence and therefore point toward the meaning of pique.

Correct answer: Joy

1056. Antonym of GUMPTION is _____________?

  • A. Apathy
  • B. Nerve
  • C. Initiative
  • D. Sagacity

Explanation: Gumption means courage, initiative, and resourcefulness, so apathy, meaning lack of interest or drive, is its opposite. Nerve and initiative are near-synonyms, while sagacity means good judgement.

Correct answer: Apathy

1057. Antonym of ENORMOUS is_____________?

  • A. Fragile
  • B. Weak
  • C. Tiny
  • D. Soft

Explanation: Enormous means extremely large, so tiny, meaning extremely small, is the direct opposite. Fragile, weak, and soft describe condition or texture rather than size.

Correct answer: Tiny

1058. What is the meaning of the word "obfuscate"?

  • A. To clarify
  • B. To confuse
  • C. To celebrate
  • D. To ignore

Explanation: Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear or confusing, often used about language or explanations meant to hide the truth.

Correct answer: To confuse

1059. The term Aqua means______?

  • A. Water
  • B. Marsh
  • C. Alloy
  • D. None

Explanation: Aqua is a Latin-derived word meaning water, as seen in words such as aquarium and aquatic. The other options do not match this root.

Correct answer: Water

1060. What is the meaning of gloss?

  • A. Dull
  • B. Brightness
  • C. Smoothness
  • D. None

Explanation: As a noun, gloss commonly means shine, luster, or brightness on a surface. Smoothness may help produce gloss, but it is not the primary meaning of the word.

Correct answer: Brightness